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Heather L. Hampel, M.S., CGC
Certified Genetic Counselor
Clinical Cancer Genetics Program
Clinical Associate Professor
Division of Human Genetics
Department of Internal Medicine
The Ohio State University
Comprehensive Cancer Center
2050 Kenny Road, 8th Floor Tower
Columbus, OH 43221
Phone: 614-293-6694
Toll free: 1-888-329-1654
Fax: 614-293-2314
heather.hampel@osumc.edu Specialty Interests Clinical Cancer Genetics Lynch syndrome (Hereditary Colon and Uterine Cancer)
Clinical Interests
Ms. Hampel has been a cancer genetic counselor since 1995 and is a faculty member in the Division of Human Genetics. Her clinical duties include providing comprehensive cancer genetic consultations to individuals and families with a history of cancer. Cancer Genetic consultation requires tremendous documentation of cancers in the family, risk assessment, screening recommendations, and incorporation of genetic testing as necessary. Over 400 individuals/families are seen each year in the Clinical Cancer Genetics clinic. To schedule an appointment, call 614-293-6694 or toll free at 1-888-329-1654. Click here to request appointment online.
Research Interests
Ms. Hampel's research interests include screening all colorectal and endometrial cancer patients for Lynch syndrome, the American Founder Mutation (exon 1-6 deletion in MSH2) as a cause of Lynch syndrome, and the etiology of MSI-negative familial colorectal cancers. Ms. Hampel is currently serving a 5 year term on the American Board of Genetic Counselors. Education BS, Molecular Genetics, The Ohio State University, 1993 MS, Human Genetics, Sarah Lawrence College, New York, 1995
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