Our Team

Collaborating with departments across the hospital, the cancer genetics team provides the highest level of genetics analysis and care to our patients and their families. 

Director

Sharon Plon, MD, PhD
Sharon E. Plon, MD, PhD, FACMG
Dr. Sharon Plon is a board-certified medical geneticist and a longstanding cancer genetics researcher, including leading to the discovery of new cancer susceptibility genes and the implementation of genomic testing in medicine. Dr. Plon holds the Dan L. Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center… read more
Phone: 832-824-4685

Certified Genetic Counselors

Lauren R. Desrosiers, MS, CGC
Lauren Desrosiers is a board certified genetic counselor who completed her Master of Science training at the University of South Carolina. She was recognized for achievements in her professional education as the 2018 recipient of the University of South Carolina S. Robert Young Outstanding Genetic… read more
Phone: 832-824-1675
Sarah Scollon, MS, CGC
Ms. Sarah Scollon is a board certified genetic counselor and has been practicing in both clinical and research pediatric genetics since 2006. She is a graduate of the University of Michigan Genetic Counseling Program and is board certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling. She was… read more
Phone: 832-824-4685

Data Manager

Stephanie Gutierrez, BS