Deborah J. MacDonald, Ph.D., R.N,. A.P.N.G.

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Deborah J. MacDonald, Ph.D., R.N,. A.P.N.G.

Cancer Risk Counselor, Clinical Cancer Genetics
Assistant Professor, Population Sciences
Associate Member, Cancer Control and Population Sciences Program, Comprehensive Cancer Center

Deborah MacDonald, Ph.D., R.N., A.P.N.G. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Population Sciences. She is an expert in cancer risk genetic counseling and is credentialed as an Advanced Practice Nurse in Genetics. Dr. MacDonald was president of the International Society of Nurses in Genetics, Inc. (1999), and a founding member of the Oncology Nursing Society and the National Society of Genetic Counselors Cancer Genetics Special Interest Groups. Dr. MacDonald is nationally recognized for her numerous presentations, publications, and committee work related to cancer genetics.

Professional Experience

2007 - prsent, Assistant Professor, Department of Population Sciences, City of Hope, Duarte, CA.

2001 - 2008, Assistant Director, Cancer Screening & Prevention Program Network, Division of Clinical Cancer Genetics, City of Hope, Duarte, CA

1997 - present, Genetics Associate/Cancer Risk Counselor, Division of Clinical Cancer Genetics, City of Hope, Duarte, CA

1994 - 1996, Nurse Genetic Specialist, Risk Assessment Program, Massachusetts General Hospital, Comprehensive Breast Health Center, Boston, MA

1992 - 1996, Nurse Genetic Specialist, Center for Cancer Risk Analysis, Massachusetts General Hospital, Cancer Center, Molecular Genetics Division, Charlestown, MA

Education and Training

2006, University of California, Los Angeles, School of Nursing, Ph.D., Bio-behavioral Research

1992, Boston College, School of Nursing, Chestnut Hill, MA, M.S., Clinical Nurse Specialist in Genetics

1976, Metropolitan State College, School of Nursing, Denver, CO, B.S.N.

This is an abbreviated document. Full CV available upon request. Information on this page may be self-reported and is subject to change at any time. Last updated: 11/08.

Honors and Awards

2006, International Society of Nurses in Genetics Founder's Award in recognition of outstanding Service Contributions to Genetics Nursing

2003 - 2006, American Cancer Society Doctoral Scholarship in Cancer Nursing.

2001, Credentialed, Advanced Practice Nurse in Genetics (APNG)

1991, University Affiliated Program Federal Nurse Traineeship Grant in Genetics/Development Disabilities, Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Waltham, MA

Professional Memberships

2001, National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Breast Cancer Risk Reduction Panel Member.

1993, Oncology Nursing Society (ONS); Founding member, Cancer Genetics Special Interest Group, 1997, SIG Coordinator 2000-2002, SIG Historian 2003-2006.

1993, National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC); Founding member, Cancer Genetics Special Interest Group.

1992, International Society of Nurses in Genetics (ISONG); President 1999