NFXF Webinar Series:
Genetics of Fragile X 

Brenda Finucane is joining us to discuss the genetics of Fragile X, including CGG repeats, mosaicism and methylation. 

Even for genetics professionals, Fragile X inheritance is complex and confusing, so it’s no surprise that families often have questions about the genetics of Fragile X.

Whether you’re a newly-diagnosed family in the fragile X community or have been living with the diagnosis for several years, please join us as we speak with Brenda Finucane about the nuts and bolts of Fragile X inheritance.

About Brenda Finucane, MS, CGC

Brenda is a licensed genetic counselor and professor at Geisinger's Autism & Developmental Medicine Institute in central Pennsylvania. The focus of her research work is on genetic causes of developmental disabilities. She has worked with and counseled hundreds of children, adults and families with Fragile X over the past 30 years. 
 
Brenda has served on the NFXF's Scientific and Clinical Advisory Committee (SCAC) and recently completed two terms on the Foundation's Board of Directors. She is currently a genetic counseling consultant for the NFXF. She has also served in a leadership capacity for several national organizations related to rare genetic disorders, including a term as president of the National Society of Genetic Counselors.