Deanna R. Darnes

Deanna R. Darnes, MS, LCGC, is a seasoned genetic counselor with extensive experience in both clinical and research settings. Currently serving as a Genetic Counselor and Clinical Trial Specialist at Scripps Research since September 2022, Deanna oversees two prospective polygenic risk score studies and provides genetic counseling to participants. In addition, Deanna has been a contractor with Concert Genetics since May 2022, focusing on policy development and evidence-based practice reviews. Previously, as the Director of Genetic Counseling Services at the Fetal Care Center Dallas, Deanna managed genetic counseling and testing for five providers and over 670 patients annually. Earlier roles include working as a Prenatal Genetic Counselor at Obstetrix Medical Group of Texas and as a Pediatric Genetics Counselor at Children's Hospital Colorado, where Deanna significantly improved patient referral systems. Academic credentials include a Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from The University of New Mexico.