CV: Elizabeth A. Varga MS, CGC

Elizabeth A. Varga, MS, CGC
Certified Genetic Counselor
Molecular and Human Genetics
Nationwide Children's Research Institute
Nationwide Children's Hospital
The Ohio State University

Answers questions in the following forums:

Bleeding and Clotting Disorders

NetWellness Articles associated with this Author:

Article Name Forum


The Genetics of Thrombophilia
Bleeding and Clotting Disorders


Family Testing for Clotting Disorders
Bleeding and Clotting Disorders


Treatment of Thrombosis
Bleeding and Clotting Disorders


Bleeding and Clotting: A Delicate Balance
Bleeding and Clotting Disorders

	Article Name	Forum
	The Genetics of Thrombophilia	Bleeding and Clotting Disorders
	Family Testing for Clotting Disorders	Bleeding and Clotting Disorders
	Treatment of Thrombosis	Bleeding and Clotting Disorders
	Bleeding and Clotting: A Delicate Balance	Bleeding and Clotting Disorders

Education:

09/00 – 06/02. MS. The University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH (Medical Genetics with a concentration in Genetic Counseling)
08/96 – 06/00. BS. DePauw University, Greencastle, IN (Biological Sciences, with a minor in Economics)

Licensure or Certification:

American Board of Genetic Counseling, November 2005

Associations:

08/03-present National Alliance for Thrombosis and Thrombophilia (NATT)
Board of Directors- 2003-present
Chair- Education Committee; Website Editor- 2003-present
Chair- Communications Committee- 2003-4
Conference Planning Committee- 2003-present
Medical and Scientific Advisory Board- 2005-present
04/01 – present. National Society of Genetic Counselors
Cardiovascular Special Interest Group- 2004-present
Familial Cancer Special Interest Group- 2005-present
Annual Education Conference Planning Committee, Educational Breakout Subcommittee- 2003-4
Coordinator-Prenatal SIG Educational Breakout Session 2003 Prenatal Genetics Special Interest Group Member- 2002-04
State of Kansas Representative- 2002-4
Membership Committee Student Representative- 2001-2

Affiliations:

7/06 – present. Columbus Children’s Research Institute, Columbus, OH. Center for Molecular and Human Genetics
11/04 – 6/06. The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH. Division of Human Genetics, Department of Internal Medicine
07/02 – 10/04. The University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Partial List of Publications:

Antiphospholipid Antibodies. Editor of brochure, The National Alliance for Thrombosis and Thrombophilia, in press.
Postthrombotic Syndrome. Editor of brochure, The National Alliance for Thrombosis and Thrombophilia, in press.
Antithrombin Deficiency. Editor of brochure, The National Alliance for Thrombosis and Thrombophilia, June 2006.
Varga, E. Inherited Thrombophilias: A Genetic Counselor’s Guide. Journal of Genetic Counseling (invited review, submitted June, 2006)
Family Testing for Blood Clotting Disorders. Author and co-producer of brochure, The National Alliance for Thrombosis and Thrombophilia, September 2005.
Treatment of Thrombosis. Co-producer of brochure for The National Alliance for Thrombosis and Thrombophilia, September 2005.
Contributions to the newsletter of the National Alliance for Thrombosis and Thrombophilia (Spring 2005, Fall 2005, Spring 2006).
Varga EA, Sturm AC, Misita CP, Moll S: Cardiology Patient Page: Homocysteine and MTHFR Mutations: Relation to Thrombosis and Coronary Artery Disease Circulation 2005;111:e289-e293
Laurino M, Bennett R, Saraiya D, Baumeister D, Doyle DL, Leppig K, Pettersen B, Resta R, Shields L, Uhrich S, Varga E, Raskind W. Genetic Counseling and Evaluation of Couples with Recurrent Miscarriage: Recommendations of the National Society of Genetic Counselors. Journal of Genetic Counseling, 2005;14(3):165-181.
The Genetics of Thrombophilia. Author and co-producer of brochure for The National Alliance for Thrombosis and Thrombophilia, November 2005.
Personalized Risk Assessment. Co-author and input into the design of a brochure for The Ohio State University Adult Medical Genetics Program, November 2004.
Genetic Counseling for Hereditary Thrombophilias. Author of pamphlet for The Ohio State University Adult Medical Genetics’ Program, November 2004.
The Pedigree Before the Pill. Co-author of newsletter article in “Genetics In Practice” newsletter produced by the National Coalition for Health Professional Education in Genetics (NCHPEG), Spring 2004.
Varga EA, Moll S. Prothrombin 20210 Mutation (Factor II Mutation). Circulation. 2004;110:e15-e18
The Genetics of Male and Female Factor Infertility. Brochure for the University of Kansas Medical Center, October 2003.
Hellmann EA, Leslie ND, Moll S. Knowledge and Educational Needs of Individuals with the Factor V Leiden mutation. J Thromb Haemost 2003; 1:1-5.
Genetics of Thrombophilia-Part 2. In “The Blood Clot Connection” Newsletter, American Thrombosis Association, Dec/Jan 2003.
Genetics of Thrombophilia-Part 1. In “The Blood Clot Connection” Newsletter, American Thrombosis Association, Oct/Nov 2002.
Mays, C, DeJongh J, Hellmann, E. Genetic and Environmental Effects of Sidestream Smoke on Pup Survivorship of 3 Inbred Strains of Mice.” Proceedings of the Indiana Academy of Science, 1999; Vol 106, Number 3-4 p. 175-189.

Partial List of Presentations:

6/24/06. Genetic Counseling for Hereditary Thrombophilia, The National Hemophilia Foundation Regional “On the Roads” Meeting, Denver, CO.
4/28/06. Comprehensive Care Model for Thrombophilia: The Role of Genetic Counselors, The National Hemophilia Foundation Regional “On the Roads” Meeting, Minneapolis, MN.
3/3/06. The National Alliance for Thrombosis and Thrombophilia: Research Objectives and Mission, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA.
12/2/05. An Introduction to the National Alliance for Thrombosis and Thrombophilia, The National Hemophilia Foundation, New York, NY.
11/14/05 Understanding and Working with Patient Support Groups and Foundations, National Society of Genetic Counselors’ 24th Annual Education Conference, Educational Breakout Session, Los Angeles, CA.
5/20/05. Hereditary Thrombophilias: The Role of Genetic Counselors and One Graduate’s Journey (Professionalism), Cincinnati Children’s Hospital/University of Cincinnati Genetic Counseling Graduate Program, Cincinnati, OH.
5/11/05. Genetic Thrombophilias: A Comprehensive Approach to Patients and Families, Family Medicine Grand Rounds, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.
4/29/05. A Test for All Seasons, Oncology Nurses’ Society, 30th Annual Congress, Orlando, FL.
3/30/05. Genetic Thrombophilias. Medicine Grand Rounds, VA Hospital, Chillicothe, OH.
2/17/05. Genetic Thrombophilias: A Comprehensive Approach to Patients and Families, Internal Medicine Grand Rounds, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.
1/24/05. Education and Communication Priorities: The National Alliance for Thrombosis and Thrombophilia, Thrombosis and Hemostasis Pilot Site Investigators’ Meeting, Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA.
9/6/04. Hereditary Thrombophilias As Related to Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Baptist Lutheran Medical Center CME Program, Kansas City, MO.
4/28/04. Factoring in the Unusual Cascade- Unusual Blood Dyscrasias, Oncology Nurses’ Society, 29th Annual Congress, Anaheim, CA.
10/12/03. Genetic Counseling: Indications for Referral, Department of Family Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS.
9/16/03. Genetic Counseling: Indications for Referral, Johnson County Health Department In-Service, Kansas City KS.
9/15/03. Advances in the Evaluation and Treatment of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss- Focus on the Thrombophilias, National Society of Genetic Counselors’ 22nd Annual Education Conference, Educational Breakout Session, Charlotte, NC.
8/12/03. Education Needs of Thrombophilia Patients: Filling in the Gaps, Patient Advocacy Meeting, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Decator, GA.
4/19/03. Epidemiological Survey of Gastroschisis- Gastroschisis in Eastern Kansas, Great Plains Organization for Perinatal Health Care 34th Annual Regional Conference, Overland Park, KS.
4/12/03. Hereditary Thrombophilias As Related to Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Overland Park Regional Medical Center CME Program, Overland Park, KS.
2/16/03. Genetic Thrombophilias: Implications for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kansas University Gynecological Society, Kansas City, KS.
2/4/03. Cystic Fibrosis Carrier Screening, Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology Grand Rounds, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS.
10/8/02. Blood Clots: Your Genes, Your Risk, Consumer Education Conference, Chapel Hill, NC.
3/22/02. Thrombophilia: What the Patient Wants to Know, 5th Annual Meeting of the Carolina Anticoagulation Resource Group, Charlotte, NC.
2/14/02. Hereditary Thrombophilias for the Genetic Counselor, University of Cincinnati Genetic Counseling Program, Cincinnati, OH.

Awards:

08/96-6/00. University Honorary Scholarship
08/96-6/00. DePauw University- Science Research Fellow
8/96-6/00. DePauw University- Civic Fellow (Philanthropic Honor Society)