Farah Alnoor Ladha, MS, CGC
Certified Genetic Counselor
Phone:
832-822-4317
Languages: English
Office location:
Texas Medical Center
6701 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Farah Alnoor Ladha, MS, CGC
Farah Ladha, MS, CGC is a Genetic Counselor in the Pediatric Genetics Outpatient Clinic, the Cystic Fibrosis Center, and the Genetic Disorders of Obesity Program at Texas Children’s Hospital. Her role involves clinical evaluations, coordination of genetic testing, and disclosure of results. She strives to provide supportive psychosocial counseling to families during these encounters, including appropriate pre- and post-test counseling.
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Masters | Master of Science in Genetic Counseling | 2021 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| National Society of Genetic Counselors | Member |
| Texas Society of Genetic Counselors | Member |
Honors and awards
- 2021
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Outstanding Student Award, Baylor College of Medicine
- 2021
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Equity Trailblazer Award, Baylor College of Medicine
- 2021
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Best Poster Award, Genetic Counseling Program, Baylor College of Medicine
- 2021
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Outstanding Leadership Award, Genetic Counseling Program, Baylor College of Medicine
* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.
Research interests
Her research interests include identifying genotype-phenotype associations and evaluating the parental perception of various topics in genetics. She is involved in several community outreach initiatives focused on increasing access to genetic services to underserved populations and providing education and emotional support to families going through the pediatric-to-adult health care transition process.