Michelle Primiano, MS

Clinical Genetics and Genomics (MD)
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About Michelle Primiano, MS

Personal Statement

I am the Associate Director of Clinical Operations for the Genetics and Personalized Cancer Prevention program and an Instructor of Human Genetics in Radiology and at Weill Cornell Medicine. I am a certified genetic counselor with over 10 years experience in clinical genetics. My focus is to optimize the delivery of cancer genomic services across the institution, and the implementation of precision medicine to enhance patient care.

Biographical Info

Michelle Primiano MS, CGC® is a certified genetic counselor with a clinical focus on the longitudinal care of patients with hereditary cancer syndromes, equitable access and delivery of genetics services, and genomic medicine to improve health outcomes.

She is the Associate Director of Clinical Operations for the Genetics and Personalized Cancer Prevention Program and Instructor of Human Genetics in Radiology at Weill Cornell Medicine. Her research focuses on utilizing cancer whole genome and transcriptome sequencing (WGTS) for precision medicine, clinical research methodologies in cancer genetics and epidemiology, and cancer prevention trials for high-risk cohorts.

She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Genetic Counseling and holds advanced certifications in pharmacogenomics and cancer genetics risk assessment. She has published in the American Journal of Human Genetics, American Journal of Medical Genetics, Genetics in Medicine, and the Journal of Genetic Counseling.

Honors and Awards

Outstanding Supervisor Award, 2024, Genetic Counselor Educators Association (GCEA)

Board Certifications
American Board of Genetic Counseling
Clinical Expertise
Psychiatric Pharmacogenomics
Cancer Genetics
Neurofibromatosis
Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer (HNPCC) Syndrome
Ovarian Cancer, BRCA1 Positive
Ovarian Cancer, BRCA2 Positive
Tuberous Sclerosis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)
Familial Multiple Polyposis Syndrome
Melanoma Syndrome
Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome
Breast Cancer Genetic Susceptibility
Colon Cancer Genetic Testing
Family History of Genetic Disease
Genetic Predisposition to Cancer
Genetic Susceptibility to Endometrial Cancer
Genetic Susceptibility to Ovarian Cancer
Genetic Testing
Human Genetics
Ovarian Cancer Genetic Susceptibility
Hereditary Ovarian Cancer
Hereditary Breast-Ovarian Cancer
CHEK2 Gene Mutation
ATM Gene Mutation
PALB2 Gene Mutation
BRIP1 gene mutation
CDH1 Gene Mutation
Neurofibromatosis Genetic Testing
RAD51C Gene Mutation
RAD51D Gene Mutation
PTEN Gene Mutation
BRCA1 Gene Mutation
BRCA2 Gene mutation
BARD1 Gene mutation
Whole Exome Sequencing
Whole Genome Sequencing
Family History of Cancer
Family History of Colorectal Cancer
Family History of Esophageal Cancer
Family History of Gastric Cancer
Family History of Pancreatic Cancer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Intensive Cancer Surveillance
Grail Galleri Cancer Surveillance
Languages
English
Research
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Education 
  • M.Sc.
    Long Island University, C.W. Post Center
    2014
  • B.Sc.
    State University of New York at Farmingdale
    2011
Appointments 
  • Instructor of Human Genetics in Radiology
    Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University

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Breast Cancer Precision Care: A Family Affair | Weill Cornell Medicine

External Relationships

Relationships and collaborations with for-profit and not-for profit organizations are of vital importance to our faculty because these exchanges of scientific information foster innovation. As experts in their fields, WCM physicians and scientists are sought after by many organizations to consult and educate. WCM and its faculty make this information available to the public, thus creating a transparent environment.

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Long Island University