Constellation Genetics is owned and operated by Kate Wilson. Kate is a certified genetic counselor and has 10 years of experience as a product director at a large laboratory corporation focused on oncology testing. Prior to that, she was a genetic counselor working in multiple oncology settings as well as maternal fetal medicine for prenatal/preconception patients. Kate recently completed a four-year term on the Board of Directors for the American Board of Genetic Counseling and has chaired several committees on the National Society of Genetic Counselors.
Experience
Industry Product and Market Analytics
Product Director at Quest Diagnostics in oncology and consumer genetics. Advisor for acquisition and integrations of early and late-stage startups. Driver of reimbursement strategies and scaling of precision medicine technologies.
Clinical Genetic Counselor
Director of Cancer Genetic Services and Associate Professor in Dept of Ob/Gyn for University of Texas, Health Science Center in Houston. Established and grew five cancer genetic counseling services in the greater Houston-area. Genetic counselor and Clinical Instructor for the Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine.
Training Programs
Advisor for University of South Carolina and University of Texas Genetic Counseling Training Programs. Adjunct faculty for Emory University and University of Nebraska Medical Center. Industry and clinical supervisor. Director of Cancer Genetic Services and Associate Professor in Dept of Ob/Gyn for University of Texas, Health Science Center in Houston.
Publications
Recent publications include Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice topics from both the clinical perspective and the industry viewpoint as well as general education on cancer prevention and treatment as well as family health history.
Speaking Engagements
Invited speaker for Sisters Network Inc, GC Ready Podcast, Genotypecast Podcast, and NSGC Podcast Series. Current Co-Host and Editor for the DNA Dialogues Podcast through the Journal of Genetic Counseling. Have led multiple workshops on leadership development and professional issues such as burnout, belonging, and career satisfaction. Participated in multiple panel discussions and moderated/coordinated sessions for several professional conferences. Recent academic speaking engagements cover economics of genetic testing, discrepancies in clinical practice, and challenges in billing and reimbursement.
Non-profit Positions
Secretary/Treasurer and Board Director for the American Board of Genetic Counseling. Education and Access & Service Delivery Committee Chairs for the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC). Industry and Prenatal Special Interest Group Chairs for NSGC. Member of the Program Review Committee for the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counselors and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
“We are all just walking each other home.”
ram Dass