Chavonne Jones - Educating the Masses in Genetics Research
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Chavonne Jones, 24, always had a penchant for science and education. She recalls an early memory while in high school, “we were assigned a group project about something environmentally related. A NOVA program came on TV about genetically engineered foods. It was then that I became completely fascinated with genetics and genetic engineering.” She would go on to take part in many school activities seeking out ways to combine her love for science and education. It was those early days that helped shape Chavonne’s work and life’s passion: The education and dissemination of genetic information as a genetic counselor.
Chavonne enrolled in the genetics program at Nevada School of Medicine in Las Vegas where she has been for the past 2 years and runs the website, www.humangeneticsdisorders.com that, “is committed to genetics education awareness. To obtain a better understanding about genetic revolution, we provide the history of genetics. The latest information on all human genetic disorders from Achondroplasia to Wilson’s disease is available. Other areas of focus include: dna and rna sequencing, stem cell research and therapy, genetic testing and screening, genetic selection, genes and behavior, mental health, gene therapy, cytocogenetics, pharmacogenetics, xenotransplantation, cloning, ethical, legal, and social issues in medical genetics.”
Ms. Jones enjoys taking part in the Genetic Alliance – an organization dedicated to genetics education and participates in the American College of Medical Genetics and is interested in a variety of genetics oriented topics including: gene therapy, biotechnology, plant genetics cytogenetics and stem cell therapy.
Chavonne is specifically interested in reaching out to those who are working in these fields to help her translate current research and discoveries to those in need. To contact her, join her SciLink network by getting in touch with here.
