Center for Human Genetics

The Center for Human Genetics, a unique collaboration between researchers of Case Western Reserve University and clinicians of University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, is an interdisciplinary center that brings together the expertise of medical geneticists, clinical laboratory geneticists, genetic counselors and research human geneticists that serves patients with a variety of conditions.

Clinical Providers

Genetic Counselors

	Sarah Aufmuth, MS, LGC Prenatal, Center for Human Genetics, University Hospitals Email: Sarah.Aufmuth@UHhospitals.org Phone: 216.844.3936
	Elianna Breetz, MS, LGC Cancer and Prenatal, Center for Human Genetics, University Hospitals Email: elianna.miller@UHhospitals.org Phone: 216.844.3936
	Erika Hanson, MS Center for Human Genetics, University Hospitals Email: erika.hanson@UHhospitals.org Phone: 216.844.3936
	Christine Hinkel, MS, LGC Cancer, Center for Human Genetics, University Hospitals Email: christine.hinkel@uhhospitals.org Phone:216.844.3936
	Sarah Grimes-Hodges, MS, LGC Cancer Research, Center for Human Genetics, University Hospitals Email: Sarah.GrimesHodges@UHhospitals.org Phone:216.844.3936
	Joanna Horn, MS, LGC Cancer, Center for Human Genetics, University Hospitals Email: Joanna.Horn@UHhospitals.org Phone:216.844.3936
	Katie Lincoln, MGC, LGC Cancer, Center for Human Genetics, University Hospitals Email: Katherine.Lincoln@UHhospitals.org Phone:216.844.3936
	Emily Mason, MS, LGC Cancer, Center for Human Genetics, University Hospitals Email: emily.mason@UHhospitals.org Phone:216.844.3936
	Emily Massiello, MS, LGC Prenatal and General Genetics, Center for Human Genetics, University Hospitals Email: Emily.Massiello@UHhospitals.org Phone:216.844.3936
	Elyse Petek, MS, LGC Cancer, Center for Human Genetics, University Hospitals Email: Elyse.Petek@UHhospitals.org Phone:216.844.3936
	Rachel Rabenn, MS, LGC Cancer and General Genetics, Center for Human Genetics, University Hospitals Email: Rachel.Rabenn@UHhospitals.org Phone:216.844.3936
	Larisa Rippel, MS, LGC Prenatal, Center for Human Genetics, University Hospitals Email: Larisa.Rippel@UHhospitals.org Phone:216.844.3936

Fellows/Residents

	Brandon Hoff, DO Pediatric Genetics, Center for Human Genetics, University Hospitals Email: Brandon.Hoff@UHhospitals.org Phone:216.844.3936
	Chalermkiat Kansuttiviwat, MD Genetics, Center for Human Genetics, University Hospitals Email: Chalermkiat.Kansuttiviwat@UHhospitals.org Phone:216.844.3936
	Jose Pascual, MD Internal Medicine, Genetics, Center for Human Genetics, University Hospitals Email: Jose.Pascual@UHhospitals.org Phone:216.844.3936
	John Pina, DO internal Medicine, Medical Genetics, Center for Human Genetics, University Hospitals Email: John.Pina@UHhospitals.org Phone:216.844.3936
	Rachel VanCoillie, DO Pediatric Genetics, Center for Human Genetics, University Hospitals Email: Rachel.VanCoillie@UHhospitals.org Phone:216.844.3936

Research

• Mehjabeen Hossain – Clinical Research Specialist I
  Mehjabeen.Hossain@UHhospitals.org
  216.844.6963
• Genya Kisin – Clinical Research Specialist II
  Genya.Kisin@UHhospitals.org
  216.844.6963
• Penelope Miron – Research Specialist
  Penelope.Miron@UHhospitals.org
  216.844.6963

Clinical Dietitian Advanced Practice

• Kimberley Page – MS, RD, LDN
  KimberleyPage@UHhospitals.org
  216.286.8958

Administrative Staff

• • Simone Edwards – Patient Access Representative II
    Simone.Edwards@UHhospitals.org
    216.844.6963
  • Emily Hartson – Patient Access Representative I
    Emily.Hartson@UHhospitals.org
    216.844.6963
  • Ariaunna Henderson – Medical Assistant II
    Ariaunna.Henderson@UHhospitals.org
    216.844.6963
  • Julia Jackson – Manager, Patient Access Services
    Julia.Jackson@UHhospitals.org
    216.983.0848
  • Christine Mahdinec – Medical Assistant III
  • Christine.Mahdinec@UHhospitals.org
  • 216.844.6963
  • Colleen Moore – Medical Assistant III
    Colleen.Moore@UHhospitals.org
    216.844.696 

Special Expertise in Diagnosis and Management of:

• The genetic basis of cancer
• Inborn errors of metabolism and newborn screening disorders
• Prenatal genetic screening and testing
• Neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders caused by genetic defects, including autism spectrum disorder
• Undiagnosed diseases program
• Prader-Willi syndrome
• Marfan syndrome and connective tissue disorders
• Mitochondrial diseases

Therapies:

• Enzyme replacement therapies
• Small molecule- and vector-based therapies
• Newest genetic and genomic diagnostic tools

Distinguishing Features:

• Comprehensive clinical genetics team with experts in all major areas of clinical genetics
• Cancer Genetics services provided in coordination with the Seidman Cancer Center and Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Cutting edge diagnostic and treatment technologies provided by leaders in the field
• Personal attention to patient and family needs (“personalized medicine” that focuses on the person)
• Comprehensive prenatal genetics services in conjunction with experts in Reproductive and Maternal Fetal Medicine
• Access to industry- and government-sponsored clinical trials for genetic and metabolic disorders