Christina Szialta

Pediatric Genetic Counselor 🧬 SLC '22 | Haverford College '18

[Hanna Faghfoury @HannanehF]

I will be regularly posting very niche #medgen memes just to see how many highly specialized nerds I can rile up on this platform.

[Laura Cooper MS, CGC @coophastiCGC]

Gorgeous gorgeous #GeneticCounselors follow SLC GC Program on Instagram. Gorgeous gorgeous genetic counselors help us reach 1k followers.
@slc_gc_grads #GeneChat
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[Christina Szialta @ChrissySzi]

@Ex_CTRL_Left @queersurgeon There’s many differences in sex development; sex and reproductive organs are NOT binary. For example someone can appear/develop as “female” externally, but actually have “male” internal organs and XY chromosomes.

[Christina Szialta @ChrissySzi]

@JainNeuroLab @haverfordedu Congrats Roshan, this is amazing news!! Haverford is lucky to have such a wonderful researcher and mentor!

[Christina Szialta @ChrissySzi]

@deacdave1 @DrAshM2 Absolutely not cheaper for patients since WES is not likely to be covered as a first line test by insurance.

[Genetic Counselors @GeneticCouns]

We oppose Texas #SB8 as it prevents healthcare providers, including genetic counselors, from delivering quality patient care without fear of retribution. We support the right of individuals to make reproductive choices, including access to safe abortion. #GCchat

[Liz Mizerik, MS, CGC @lizmizerik]

Idea: we give out red/yellow cards to non-genetics providers who order inappropriate genetic testing. Get too many, you lose you ability to order genetic testing. #GCChat #MedTwitter

[Christina Szialta @ChrissySzi]

Any other GC students have trouble knowing how to present the many prenatal screening at testing options to patients? I find that a good image can help lay it all out! Share your favorite resources below! #SLCRepro https://t.co/esOYEVB9pO

[Christina Szialta @ChrissySzi]

Cell free fetal DNA is a safe way to adjust risks for having a baby with a Trisomy and some microdeletion syndromes, but it's important to counsel patients appropriately on the limitations of the test as well! #SLCRepro https://t.co/5PAJkynNtq

[Christina Szialta @ChrissySzi]

Researchers are using machine learning to score how sensitive genes are to deletions and duplications, and predict what neurodevelopmental outcomes could be! #SLCRepro
https://t.co/rSfr6YD90e

[Christina Szialta @ChrissySzi]

What a great overview of genetic testing options and what each test can and can't look for! #SLCRepro

[Hanna Faghfoury @HannanehF]

Genetic testing: there are so many tests to choose from! Karyotype, Microarray, Whole exome sequencing, they all sound the same. What's the difference? Read on and hopefully things will become clear... 🧵
#meded #tweetorial #medgen

[Christina Szialta @ChrissySzi]

@InterphaseGC The stress is real 😭

[Christina Szialta @ChrissySzi]

Just had my first simulated patient in a prenatal session! It was definitely a challenge addressing emotions surrounding a previous termination and risks of drinking during pregnancy, but it was a great learning experience! #SLCrepro

[Christina Szialta @ChrissySzi]

I'm so excited that summer rotations are finally finalized! 🎉 I’ll be spending 2 weeks at the @MayoClinic as a lab GC intern, and then 10 whole weeks at Maimonides MFM. I can’t wait to put everything I’ve learned in my #SLCRepro class into practice to help patients! #GCchat

[Christina Szialta @ChrissySzi]

I just contacted @RepGarbarino to support #HR2144! This bill can really help increase patient access to genetic counseling. #SLCRepro

[Ana Morales, MS, CGC (she/hers/ella) @AnaMoralesCGC]

#GCchat I timed this. It takes only 1 min to ask your rep to support #HR2144 & have CMS recognize #CGCs as healthcare providers, improving access to GCs. Just click here https://t.co/bfTLFDi1Ag to start, then encourage your coworkers to take action on today’s @GeneticCouns email!

[Christina Szialta @ChrissySzi]

Today is #RareDiseaseDay! While each individual disease is rare, about 4% of the world's population has one. This means for every 25 people, one has a rare disease. It's time to celebrate differences and work towards a more accessible society! #SLCRepro