Mia Liepins
Genetic Counsellor
Qualifications: Bachelor Applied Science (Diag Rad), Masters Genetic Counselling (University of Sydney), Membership of the Human Genetics Society of Australasia.
Mia is an experienced health practitioner, with academic and professional achievements in the areas of genetics and medical imaging. With a warm and empathetic nature, she provides personalised care and supportive counselling, along with a clear explanation of genetic results.
Having completed the Master of Genetic Counselling qualification from the University of Sydney, Mia is a Board Eligible member of the Human Genetics Society of Australasia, the Australasian Society of Genetic Counsellors and the Cancer Genetics special interest group.
Mia’s areas of specialisation include: cell-free DNA testing, genetic carrier screening, prenatal diagnosis and risk assessment for cancer predisposition syndromes.
Special Interests
- Cell-free DNA testing
- Genetic carrier screening
- Prenatal diagnosis and risk assessment for cancer predisposition syndromes
Associations / Memberships:
- Human Genetics Society of Australasia
- Australasian Society of Genetic Counsellors
- Cancer Genetics Special Interest Group
Genetic Counselling Team
Ultrasound Care’s team of qualified genetic counsellors provide counselling to couples who are deciding which tests to have when they are planning a pregnancy, during pregnancy, and at the time of receiving test results.
Gabrielle Fleming
- BSc Cell Pathology (University of Sydney)
- Masters Genetic Counselling (UTS)
Millie Polglase
- BA Informatics (University of Sydney)
- Masters Genetic Counselling (UTS)
Georgia Cooke
- BSc Genetics and Psychology (University of Western Australia)
- Masters of Bioethics (University of Sydney)
- Masters of Genetic Counselling (UTS)
- Human Genetics Society of Australasia
- Australasian Society of Genetic Counsellors
