Jennifer Stroop, M.S., C.G.C.
Certified Genetic Counselor
Department of Pediatrics
Division of Human Genetics

Contact Information:
Phone: 860-523-6464
Fax: 860-523-6465

Specialties:
Hereditary Cancer Risk Assessment
Cancer Genetic Counseling

Board Certifications:
American Board of Genetic Counseling, 1996

Research Interests:
Siblings with breast, colon, lung, or prostate cancer.
Families with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer without an identifiable BRCA mutation.

Biography:
Jennifer Stroop received her bachelor’s degree in biology from Knox College in 1993, and her master’s degree in genetic counseling from the University of Cincinnati in 1995. She worked in pediatric genetics at Yale University for three years before coming to the UConn Health Center.

Interest Statement:
Our goal is to use genetic cancer risk assessment to assist medical providers in early identification of individuals at high risk of developing cancer. Genetic information can then be incorporated into medical management to increase early detection and prevention.