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Jennifer B. Stroop, M.S., C.G.C., L.G.C.Genetic Counselor, Hereditary Cancer Program
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Ms. Stroop received her bachelor’s degree in biology from Knox College in 1993, and her master’s degree in genetic counseling from the University of Cincinnati in 1995. She worked in pediatric genetics at Yale University for three years before coming to the UConn Health Center.
Education
Awards
| Degree | Institution | Major |
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| B.A. | Knox College | Biology |
| M.S. | University of Cincinnati | Genetic Counseling |
| Other | City of Hope National Medical Center | n/a |
Awards
| Name of Award/Honor | Awarding Organization |
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| Graduate assistantship | University of Cincinnati |
| Four year partial academic scholarship | Knox College |
| Name & Description | Category | Role | Type | Scope | Start Year | End Year |
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| Member of UConn Women’s Research Registry and Repository | Research Committee | Member | UConn Health | Local | 2008 | |
| Functional Molecular Classification of BRCA Gene Variants | Research Committee | Member | UConn Health | Local | 2008 | |
| Cancer Screening and Prevention Program Network | Research Committee | Member | External | National | 2008 | |
| American College of Medical Genetics | Professional/Scientific Organization | Member | External | National | 1998 | 2001 |
| National Society of Genetic Counselors | Professional/Scientific Organization | Member | External | National | 1995 |
Our goal is to use genetic cancer risk assessment to assist medical providers in early identification of individuals at high risk of developing cancer. Genetic information can then be incorporated into medical management to increase early detection and prevention.
Journal Articles
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The predicted truncation from a cancer-associated variant of the MSH2 initiation codon alters activity of the MSH2-MSH6 mismatch repair complex.
Molecular carcinogenesis 2012 Aug;51(8):647-58
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Founder and recurrent CDH1 mutations in families with hereditary diffuse gastric cancer.
JAMA 2007 Jun;297(21):2360-72
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The family history as a screening tool.
Pediatric annals 2000 May;29(5):279-82
Reviews
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Genetic issues in patients with breast cancer.
Surgical oncology clinics of North America 2009 Jan;18(1):53-71, viii
| Title or Abstract | Type | Sponsor/Event | Date/Year | Location |
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| Best Practices in Hereditary Cancer | Talk | CDC; DPH | 2012 | throughout CT |
| Women Receiving News of a Family BRCA Mutation | Talk | Div. Human Genetics Seminar | 2011 | |
| Unicorn Series with Dr. Molly Brewer | Talk | UConn Health Center | 2010 | |
| Clinical Issues in Mitochondrial Disorders | Talk | Concurrent Workshop Moderator at the Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting of the | 2000 | Palm Springs, CA |
| Genzyme Genetics Prenatal Risk Assessment Program Faculty Member | Talk | 1998 | ||
| Attitudes towards genetic testing for breast cancer susceptibility. | Poster | National Society of Genetic Counselors Annual Education Conference | 1995 | Minneapolis, MN |