Biography

Elise Watson M.S., CGC, is a board-certified genetic counselor who joined UT Southwestern Medical Center’s Cancer Genetics program in May 2015. She supervises the Cancer Genetics program and she sees patients at multiple UT Southwestern clinics.

Prior to joining the team, she received a Master of Science in genetic counseling from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Her research interest is in hereditary pancreatic cancer, particularly the management of patients at high risk for pancreatic cancer and the outcomes of pancreatic cancer surveillance.

Education & Training
  • Undergraduate School - Texas A&M University - Commerce (2008-2012), Genetics
  • Medical School - University of Alabama at Birmingham (2013-2015)
  • Graduate School - University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine (2013-2015), Genetic Counseling
  • Other Post Graduate Training - University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine (2013-2015)

Clinical Focus

  • Cancer Genetics

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