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Nathalie McIntosh, M.Sc.
Co-Director, Genetic Counseling Program

Telephone #: 781-736-3108
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Degree History:

1986 B.Sc. Biology (Human Genetics), McGill University, Montreal, Canada
1989 M.Sc. Biology (Molecular), McGill University, Montreal, Canada
1991 M.Sc. Genetic Counseling, McGill University, Montreal, Canada

Professional Credentials:

1993 Diplomate of the American Board of Genetic Counselors
1999 Diplomate of the Certification Board of the Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors.

Recent Publications:

"Games in clinical genetic counseling supervision." N. McIntosh, A. Dircks, J. Fitzpatrick, C. Shuman. J Genet Couns. (2006 Aug); 15:225-43. [abstract]

"Providers of Prenatal Testing in Norway: Their Attitudes Regarding Prenatal Diagnostic Services." C. Oien, W. Miller, N. Stromsvik, and N. McIntosh, (2004), Journal of Genetic Counseling, 13(6):531-2;

"Current Practices & Beliefs of Pediatric Geneticists & Pediatricians about testing asymptomatic minors for later-onset genetic conditions." J. Hastings, E. Forman, G. Schneider, and N. McIntosh, (2004), Journal of Genetic Counseling, 13(6):508.

"The role of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in cancer genetic counseling." J. MacWhirter, L. DiGianni, D. Rintall, K. Branda, and N. McIntosh, (2004), Journal of Genetic Counseling, 13(6):479;

"Development and Evaluation of a Preconception Genetic Risk Assessment Questionnaire for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Patients." K. Materson, L. Black, S. Brewster, M. Soules and N. McIntosh, (2003), Journal of Genetic Counseling, 12(6):459.

"An Assessment of Genetic Counselor's Attitudes Toward Disability." J. Jonas, A. Asch, N. McIntoh, and L. Susswein, (2003), Journal of Genetic Counseling, 12 (6):566.

"Prenatal Genetic Screening: Knowledge and Practices Among Certified Nurse-Midwives in the state of Massachusetts." E. Tworog, K. Jochmann, K. Keeling and N. McIntosh. (2003), Journal of Genetic Counseling, 12 (6);557:

"Accessibility and Uptake of Prenatal Care Services: A Survey of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Women." S. Tobias, K. Welsh, M. Clancy, and N. McIntosh. Journal of Genetic Counseling, 12(6);566:2003

"Genetics and Mental Retardation Syndromes: A New Look at Behavior and Interventions." By Elixabeth M. Dykens, Robert M. Hodapp, and Brenda M. Finucane- book review by Nathalie McIntosh. Journal of Genteic Counseling, 12(1); 83:2003.

"DNA-sequence patenting: National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) position paper." McIntosh N, Braddock BR, Branda KJ, Eanet K, Goldberg S, Kieffer SA, Primiano L, Quercia N, Taylor KA, Tsipis J, Yashar BM, Yesley A; National Society of Genetic Counselors DNA Sequence Patenting Position Paper Working Group. (2002), J Genet Couns., 11:241-3.

"Genetic counseling for fragile X syndrome: recommendations of the National Society of Genetic Counselors." N. McIntosh, L. Gane, A. McConkie-Rosell, R.L. Bennett. (2000) J of Genet Counsel., 9:303-325.

"How do U.S. laboratories do Huntington disease testing for at-risk individuals?" W.K. Seltzer, N. McIntosh, RH Myers, The US Huntington's Disease Genetic Testing Group. (1999), Am J Hum Genet., 65:A89.

"Direct DNA analysis of the GCT expansion mutation found in mytotonic dystrophy: a laboratory's experience."N. McIntosh, R. Kornreich, S. Gersen. (1998) J Genet Counsel., 7:474-475.

"Laboratory guidelines for Huntington disease testing." M. Nance, W. Seltzer, T. Ashizawa, R. Bennett, N. McIntosh, R.H. Meyers, N.T. Potter, D.K. Shea. (1998), Am J Hum Genet., 62:1243-1247.

"Direct DNA analysis of the CGG expansion mutation found in fragile X syndrome: a laboratory's experience." N. McIntosh (1998) J of Genet Counsel, 6:482.

"Case report: Three FMR-1 alleles detected in a developmentally delayed female child with a 46,XX karyotype." R. Kornreich, K. Kraiza, D. Debauche, C. Stevens, C. Eng, N. McIntosh, S. Gersen, (1997) Am J Hum Genet., 61:A405.

"Huntington's disease testing: A laboratory's experience." N. McIntosh, R. Kornreich, S. Gersen, (1996), 5:207.

"Transcervical CVS sample size: correlation with placental location, cytogenetic findings, and pregnancy outcome." N. McIntosh, C. Rubin, B. Wang, J. Williams III. (1993), Prenat Diagnosis, 13:1031-1036.

"Unilateral radio-ulnar synostosis, generalized hypotonia, developmental retardation, and a characteristic facial appearance in sibs: a new syndrome." V. Der Kaloustian, N. McIntosh, K. Silver, S. Blaichman, F. Halal (1992) Am J of Med Genet., 43:942-945.

"Pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum and hypoplastic right heart in sibs: a single gene disorder?" D. Chitayat, N. McIntosh, J.C. Fouron (1992) Am J of Med Genet., 42:304-306.

"Ebstein anomaly: report of a familial occurence and prenatal diagnosis." N. McIntosh, D. Chitayat, M. Bardanis, J.C. Fouron (1992) Am J of Med Genet., 42:307-309.

"Case report: counseling issues surrounding Sandhoof and Tay Sachs carriers", N. McIntosh (1992) Crossover; 8:3-4.

"Costello syndrome." V. Der Kaloustian, B. Moroz, N. McIntosh, A.K. Watters, S. Blaichman (1991) Am J of Med Genet., 41:69-73.


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