Allie Merrihew
MS, CGC
Genetic Counselor
Allie Merrihew serves as a Genetic Counselor at Baylor Genetics and has over 9 years of experience in the field of healthcare and genetics.
Allie received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland in College Park. After graduating, Allie stayed at the university and was part of the research team in a neurobiology lab. After, she continued her career in the healthcare industry where she gained experience in identifying, educating, and consulting on trends within the industry.
After working in the healthcare industry, Allie continued her career in the genetics industry. While working at Greenwood Genetic Center in Charleston, SC, Allie realized her passion for genetics and genetic counseling. Allie decided to continue her education and obtain her master’s in genetic counseling from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine.
Allie is a member of the National Society of Genetic Counselors and a member of the Research and Neurogenetics Special Interest Groups. She has clinical experience in pediatric, oncology, and adult genetics.
Position
Genetic Counselor
Baylor Genetics
Houston, TX, United States
Education
MS from University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC, United States
BS from University of Maryland
State Park, MD, United States
Publications
De novo homozygous variant due to uniparental isodisomy results in a recessive disorder
De novo homozygous variant due to uniparental isodisomy results in a recessive disorder. Gass, J. M., Louie, R. J., Merrihew, A., Hilton, B. A., DuPont, B. R., & Lyons, M. Cancer Genetics. 2021 Apr 1; 252-253.
Scalp-Ear-Nipple syndrome: first report of a Potassium channel tetramerization domain-containing 1 in-frame insertion and review of the literature
Scalp-Ear-Nipple syndrome: first report of a Potassium channel tetramerization domain-containing 1 in-frame insertion and review of the literature. Butler, K.M., Bahrambeigi, V., Merrihew, A., Friez, M.J., Cathey, S.S. Clinical Dysmorphology. 2021 Oct 1;30(4):167-172. PMID: 34456244.
Allie Merrihew
MS, CGC
Genetic Counselor
Allie Merrihew serves as a Genetic Counselor at Baylor Genetics and has over 9 years of experience in the field of healthcare and genetics.
Allie received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland in College Park. After graduating, Allie stayed at the university and was part of the research team in a neurobiology lab. After, she continued her career in the healthcare industry where she gained experience in identifying, educating, and consulting on trends within the industry.
After working in the healthcare industry, Allie continued her career in the genetics industry. While working at Greenwood Genetic Center in Charleston, SC, Allie realized her passion for genetics and genetic counseling. Allie decided to continue her education and obtain her master’s in genetic counseling from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine.
Allie is a member of the National Society of Genetic Counselors and a member of the Research and Neurogenetics Special Interest Groups. She has clinical experience in pediatric, oncology, and adult genetics.
Position
Genetic Counselor
Baylor Genetics
Houston, TX, United States
Education
MS from University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC, United States
BS from University of Maryland
State Park, MD, United States
Publications
De novo homozygous variant due to uniparental isodisomy results in a recessive disorder
De novo homozygous variant due to uniparental isodisomy results in a recessive disorder. Gass, J. M., Louie, R. J., Merrihew, A., Hilton, B. A., DuPont, B. R., & Lyons, M. Cancer Genetics. 2021 Apr 1; 252-253.
Scalp-Ear-Nipple syndrome: first report of a Potassium channel tetramerization domain-containing 1 in-frame insertion and review of the literature
Scalp-Ear-Nipple syndrome: first report of a Potassium channel tetramerization domain-containing 1 in-frame insertion and review of the literature. Butler, K.M., Bahrambeigi, V., Merrihew, A., Friez, M.J., Cathey, S.S. Clinical Dysmorphology. 2021 Oct 1;30(4):167-172. PMID: 34456244.