Courtney L.

Hannum
Courtney.Hannum@cchmc.org

Education
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH Expected Graduation: April 2022
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Genetic Counseling Graduate Program
MS in Medical Genetics
Lycoming College, Williamsport, PA May 2018
BS with Honors in Cell and Molecular Biology Summa Cum Laude
Minors in Neuroscience and Psychology

Genetic Counseling Experience

Clinical Rotations Completed* Sep. 2020-April 2022
Hereditary Cancer Program: UC Health Neurogenetic Elective Rotation: CCHMC
Tuberous Sclerosis Clinic: CCHMC Lab Stewardship: CCHMC
Comprehensive Neuromuscular Center: CCHMC General Pediatric Genetics: CCHMC
Seton Center for Advanced Obstetrics: GSH Lysosomal Storage Disease Center: CCHMC
Heart Institute: CCHMC Maternal-Fetal Center: St. Elizabeth
Cancer Center: UK Markey General Peds/Epigenetics: CCHMC
Genetic Counseling Internship June 2021-Aug. 2021
Christiana Care Helen F. Graham Cancer Center and Research Institute, Newark, DE
▪ Conducted full genetic counseling appointments and necessary follow-up for patients
presenting to neurology, cardiology, cancer, and general adult genetics
▪ Learned from and practiced with a team of seven genetic counselors and a geneticist
Roles Performed Proficiently
Advanced psychosocial counseling Effective and professional communication
Case preparation and management Eliciting medical and family histories
Contracting and rapport building Facilitating and interpreting genetic testing
Education Risk assessment and counseling
Professional Conferences Attended
National Society of Genetic Counselors 40th Annual Conference Sep. 2021
Resolve Through Sharing Bereavement Training Jan. 2021
National Society of Genetic Counselors 39th Annual Conference Nov. 2020

*CCHMC – Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH

GSH – TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati, OH
UK Markey – UK Markey Cancer Center, Lexington, KY
UC Health – University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
St. Elizabeth – St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood, KY
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Leadership and Volunteer Experience

Leadership and Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND)
Selected as a LEND Trainee July 2021-Present
▪ Contribute to an interdisciplinary team with the shared goal of becoming culturally
competent, family-centered professionals
▪ Advocate for those with neurodevelopmental and related disabilities
▪ Complete over 300 hours of instruction, outside of the genetic counseling program
Lycoming Buddies Organization Sep. 2014-May 2018
Vice President and Treasurer
▪ Promoted the inclusion of individuals from the community, ages five to 70+, with a wide
range of physical and intellectual disabilities
▪ Organized events and fundraisers with innovative activities to include all members
▪ Communicated with parents/guardians to ensure safety, comfort, and transportation
▪ Hosted Hand-in-Hand at Lycoming College, an event for 100+ Special Olympians
Colleges Against Cancer Aug. 2014-May 2018
▪ Participated in fundraising and awareness events to support cancer research
▪ Attended and assisted in the organization of the community-wide 2015, 2016, and 2017
Relay for Life events held at Lycoming College
Night to Shine Prom Feb. 2016 & 2017
▪ Partnered with the Tim Tebow Foundation to include members of Lycoming College in
the local Night to Shine prom event.
▪ Celebrated a prom night for individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities as a
"buddy," providing them with an authentic prom experience
Gettysburg Student Leadership Capstone Experience Sep. 2016
▪ Collaborated with peers to strengthen leadership skills via discussions and activities
▪ Demonstrated the need for and appreciation of various skills and traits within a team
Leadership Education Advancement Project Aug. 2014-May 2015
▪ Selected to participate in a leadership course for first-year college students
▪ Identified and strengthened personal leadership skills via discussions and exercises
▪ Focused on working with diverse populations, developing critical thinking skills, and
communicating effectively with others

Work Experience
Psychometrist/Psychological Assistant Sep. 2018-July 2020
Flexman Myers Clinic, Dayton, OH
▪ Evaluated the psychological states and intellectual capabilities of patients ages six to 90+
▪ Assessed individuals with ADHD, ASD, dementia, epilepsy, neurodegenerative
disorders, traumatic brain injuries, and comorbid psychological disorders
▪ Communicated with family members, case workers, foster parents, schools, and other
health professionals to provide comprehensive and consistent patient care
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Teacher Assistant for Genetics Lab Jan. 2017-May 2017

Lycoming College, Williamsport, PA
▪ Selected by the professor to interact with students during wet lab to assist in the
understanding of key concepts and lab safety
Academic Tutor (Microbiology and Statistics) Aug. 2015-May 2017
Lycoming College, Williamsport, PA
▪ Facilitated group and independent tutoring sessions
▪ Tailored teaching techniques and materials to the individual's needs
Teacher Assistant for Introduction to Biology Lab Aug. 2015-Dec. 2015
Lycoming College, Williamsport, PA
▪ Worked with freshman students during their first exposure to collegiate level biology
courses, to assist them in comprehending foundational procedures and concepts
Admissions Assistant and Campus Tour Guide April 2015-May 2018
Lycoming College, Williamsport, PA
▪ Guided prospective students and their families as they navigated the admissions process
▪ Hosted diverse recruitment events for national and international organizations
▪ Collaborated with students, admissions counselors, professors, and academic directors

Research Experience
Master's Thesis Project Oct. 2020-Present
Genetic and Clinical Predictors of Hearing Loss Among Patients with CHARGE Syndrome
Supervisor: Margaret Kettler, AuD, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
▪ Conduct a retrospective chart review of patients within the CHARGE Center at CCHMC
▪ Identify genotype-phenotype correlations
▪ Establish methods to predict the need for and benefit of audiologic interventions to
improve quality of life for this patient population

Independent Honors Thesis Aug. 2017-Dec. 2017

Genetic Analysis of Spontaneous Repetitive Grooming Behavior in D. melanogaster
Supervisor: David Andrew, PhD, Lycoming College Department of Biology
▪ Implemented in vivo RNA interference to further analyze genomic variation as
determined by my previous genome-wide association study
▪ Utilized behavioral analysis methods to determine specific gene function as it relates to
the nervous system
▪ Used findings to elucidate basic brain functions associated with human
neurodevelopmental disorders, such as Fragile X syndrome and ASD
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Polycomb Repressive Complex 1 (PRC1) protein, May 2017-Aug. 2017

Fibrosin (FBRS), Impacts Neuronal Differentiation of Mouse Embryonic Stem Cells
Supervisor: Zhonghua Gao, PhD, Penn State Hershey College of Medicine Department of
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
▪ Conducted as part of the competitive Hershey Medical Center Summer Undergraduate
Research Internship Program
▪ Analyzed and compared the role of proteins regarding cell fate determination within
PRC1, as they may relate to diseases like ASD and cancer
▪ Employed CRISPR-Cas9 to transfect cells with knockouts, as supported by DNA
sequencing and Western blotting
Natural Variation in the Grooming Behaviors of D. melanogaster June 2016-May 2017
Supervisor: David Andrew, PhD, Lycoming College Department of Biology
▪ Implemented methods to collect, quantify, and analyze data for a GWAS regarding the
grooming behaviors of fruit flies
▪ Determined potential influences of genetic variants as previously suspected by
alterations in the Fragile X syndrome gene, dfmr1
▪ Identified relations between restrictive and repetitive behaviors characteristic of human
neurodevelopmental disabilities and repetitive grooming of our model organism

Abstracts and Poster Presentations

Hannum, C.L. and D.R. Andrew. Genetic analysis of spontaneous grooming behavior in the
fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster. 94th Annual Meeting of the Pennsylvania Academy of
Sciences, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA, March 23-25, 2018.
Hannum, C.L., Z.E. High, and D.R. Andrew. Genetic analysis of grooming behavior as a
quantitative trait in the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster. Society for Neuroscience
Meeting, Washington DC, November 11-15, 2017.
Hannum, C.L., Z.E. High, and D.R. Andrew. Genetic analysis of spontaneous repetitive
behavior. 15th Annual Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol – Pennsylvania Poster
Conference, PA State Capitol, Harrisburg, PA, April 25, 2017.
▪ Awarded second prize (out of 70) in STEM poster competition
Hannum, C.L., Z.E. High, and D.R. Andrew. Quantitative genetic analysis of grooming
behavior in the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster. 93rd Annual Meeting of the Pennsylvania
Academy of Sciences, King’s College Wilkes-Barre, PA, March 31-April 2, 2017.

Honors and Awards

Departmental Honors in Biology at Lycoming College
Haberberger Research Fellowship and Scholarship in support of neurogenetic research
Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience Travel Award
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Lycoming College Chapter
Beta Beta Beta Biology Honor Society, Rho Beta Chapter