Colleen Campbell

Dr. Colleen Campbell is the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Director of Genetic Counseling Operations, as well as the Assistant Director of the Iowa Institute of Human Genetics, and a Clinical Assistant Professor in Internal Medicine. She is a molecular geneticist and board certified Genetic Counselor. Her dual research training in molecular genetics and clinical training in genetic counseling is distinct. As Director of Genetic Counseling Operations she oversees the administration, standardization and continuous improvement of genetic counseling operations across the health systemand is becoming a model for academic medical centers. Leading the expansion of these services, she has recruited 14 genetic counselors in the last three years. Recently, Dr. Campbell led the successful legislative effort to license genetic counselors in Iowa, and is involved with the federal effort for Medicare recognition of genetic counselors as independent providers.

Dr. Campbell is an active member of the National Society of Genetic Counselors, the Association of Genetic Counseling Program Directors, and the American Society of Human Genetics. She currently serves on the National Society of Genetic Counselors Public Policy Committee.