Lauren R. Desrosiers-Battu, MS, CGC
- Cancer and Blood Disorders
Instructor, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Hematology/Oncology, Baylor College of Medicine
Email: lsdesros@texaschildrens.org
Languages: English
Office location:
1102 Bates Avenue
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Lauren R. Desrosiers-Battu, MS, CGC
Personal Statement
Lauren Desrosiers-Battu 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 Counselor Award.
Ms. Desrosiers-Battu is a genetic counselor for the Cancer Genetics Clinic at Texas Children's Hospital. Through her role in this clinic, she educates and supports families during genetic evaluation for a wide range of childhood cancer predisposition syndromes.
In addition to her clinical role, Ms. Desrosiers-Battu is a member of the KidsCanSeq research study team. KidsCanSeq is a clinical trial which will help to promote access and generate best practices for implementing genomic testing for the diverse families impacted by childhood cancers. As a genetic counselor for the study, Ms. Desrosiers-Battu helped medical providers and families to understand and use health information gained from genomic testing through written materials and by providing traditional genetic counseling services.
She is board certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling.
Education
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) | Member |
Board Certification
American Board of Genetic Counseling
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