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Specialties
- Genetic disorders and genetic testing
- Genetic risk assessment and family history evaluation
- Maternal serum screening
- Chromosome abnormalities
- Hereditary cancer syndromes
- Infertility genetics
Education
- Undergraduate, BS Genetics, Iowa State University, 2001 - 2004
- Graduate, MS, Genetic Counseling, University of Minnesota, 2006 – 2008
Experience
- Genetic Research Associate, Kemin Industries, 2005 - 2006
- Genetic Counselor, SIU School of Medicine, 2008 - present
Board Certifications
- American Board of Genetic Counseling, 2009 – present
Memberships
- National Society of Genetic Counselors
- Genetic Task Force of Illinois
Heather Glessner and the Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine are located at the
Carol Jo Vecchie Women’s Center
415 N. 9th Street
Springfield, Illinois
217-545-8000
