Salma A. Nassef

Salma A. Nassef, M.S., C.G.C.

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Salma A. Nassef, M.S., C.G.C.

Phone

713-798-5054

Email

nassef@bcm.edu

Addresses

BCM Genetic Counseling Program (Office)
: One Baylor Plaza MS 115
Taub Annex 110
Houston, TX 77030
United States
Phone: (713) 798-8625
nassef@bcm.edu
https://www.bcm.edu/education/school-of-health-professions/genetic-counseling-program

Consultagene Clinic (Clinic)
: www.consultagene.org
Houston, TX 77054
United States
Phone: (713) 798-5054
Fax: (713) 798-1928
nassef@bcm.edu

Education

MS from University of Texas Health Science Center: Houston; Genetic Counseling

Certifications

Certified Genetic Counselor: ##16220; American Board of Genetic Counseling

Licensed Genetic Counselor: ##246000429; State of Illinois

Professional Interests

Prenatal Genetic Counseling
Cancer Genetic Counseling
Presymptomatic Huntington Disease
Education

Professional Statement

Salma Nassef is a Board Certified Genetic Counselor and Assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular and Human Genetics at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM). She is the Associate Program Director for the Baylor College of Medicine Genetic Counseling Program and was instrumental in the planning, execution, and growth of the program since its inception in 2018. She received her Bachelor of Science in Health Education from The University of Houston and a MS degree in Genetic Counseling from The University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Along with her passion for education, Salma specializes in providing genetic counseling for preconception, prenatal, and cancer patients across the state of Texas. Salma is heavily involved in various genetic counseling and professional organizations. She currently serves as the Past President of the Texas Society of Genetic Counselors, the Chair of the NSGC Membership committee, a member of the ACMG membership committee, a member of the ACGC Program review committee, and a member at large for the AGCPD. She was recently elected to the executive board of the National Society of Genetic Counselors where she will serve as the Secretary/Treasurer Elect starting in 2024.