Jacquelyn brings diverse experience to her role as a laboratory genetic counselor in the hematology genetics diagnostic lab. She contributes to laboratory stewardship initiatives and supports genetic variant interpretation and reporting, as well as test development and continuous improvement projects.

Prior to joining Versiti, Jacquelyn established the laboratory genetic counselor role at Cleveland Clinic, where she worked for more than a decade. During that time, she developed a genetic testing laboratory stewardship program, supported test development, process improvements, and clinical reporting in the molecular genetics and cytogenetics laboratories. She also advocated for expansion of the role and subsequently led a team of lab-based genetic counselors for nearly five years.

Jacquelyn also worked for seven years in direct patient care at Spectrum Health in Michigan, providing genetic counseling to patients in a high-risk prenatal clinic, a role that required outstanding communication skills and sensitivity in emotionally challenging situations. As the sole genetic counselor in the community, she provided frequent genetics education and support to other healthcare providers and trainees, both informally and through numerous presentations.

Her experiences have made Jacquelyn passionate about the power of collaboration, clear and effective communication, responsible use of healthcare resources, and continuous improvements to make our efforts extend as far as possible in helping patients.

Refereed Journal Publications/Original Papers

1. Kotzer KE, Riley JD, Conta JH, Anderson CM, Schahl KA, Goodenberger ML. Genetic testing utilization and the role of the laboratory genetic counselor. Clinica Chimica Acta. 2014 Jan 1;427:193-5.
2. Riley JD, Procop GW, Kottke-Marchant K, Wyllie R, Lacbawan FL. Improving molecular genetic test utilization through order restriction, test review and guidance. Journal of Molecular Diagnostics. 2015 May;17(3):225-229.
3. Waltman, L, Runke C, Balcom J, Riley JD, Lilley M, Christian S, Zetzsche L, Goodenberger ML. Further Defining the Role of the Laboratory Genetic Counselor. Journal of Genetic Counseling. 2016 Aug;25(4):786-98.
4. Zhou Y, Procop GW, Riley JD. A novel approach to improving utilization of laboratory testing. Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. 2018 Feb;142(2):243-247.
5. Riley JD, Stanley G, Wyllie R, Kottke-Marchant K, Procop GW. The impact of an electronic expensive test notification. American Journal of Clinical Pathology. 2018 Apr 25;149(6):530-535.
6. Riley JD, Stefaniuk CM, Erenberg F, Erwin AL, Palange L, Astbury C. Chromosome 3p Inverted Duplication with Terminal Deletion: Second Postnatal Case Report with Additional Clinical Features. Case Reports in Genetics. 2019 Jul 25;2019:5384295.
7. Riley JD, Stanley G, Wyllie R, Burt HL, Horwitz SB, Cooper DD, Procop GW. An Electronic Strategy for Eliminating Unnecessary Duplicate Genetic Testing. American Journal of Clinical Pathology. 2020 Feb 8;153(3):328-332.
8. Riley JD, Delahunty C, Alsadah A, Mazzola S, Astbury C. Further evidence of GABRA4 and TOP3B as autism susceptibility genes. European Journal of Medical Genetics. 2020 May;63(5):103876.
9. Kieke MC, Conta JH, Riley JD, Zetzsche LH. The current landscape of genetic test stewardship: a multi-center prospective study. Journal of Genetic Counseling, online ahead of print, March 2021.

Books, Chapters and Reviews

1. Conta J, Hess C, Riley JD. Genetic counselor role in hospital test utilization. In: Practical Genetic Counseling for the Laboratory. New York, New York: Oxford University Press, 2017:239-263.

Non-refereed Journal Publications/Original Papers

1. Riley JD, Stoll K. Blurred lines: comparing direct-to-consumer and clinical testing. Clinical Laboratory News. 2019 July 1, digital magazine of the American Association for Clinical Chemistry.

Abstracts

1. Riley JD, Procop GW. (2012 October). Novel application of electronic medical record for improving genetics care. Poster presented at National Society of Genetic Counselors Annual Education Conference; Boston, MA.
2. Ricci K, Riley JD, Kottke-Marchant K, Tifft C, Lacbawan FL. (2014 March). Hitting the pause button before ordering WES: things to consider. Poster presented at American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting; Nashville, TN.
3. Riley JD, Procop GW, Lacbawan FL. (2014 March). Bridging the communication gap for improved genetic test utilization. Poster presented at American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting; Nashville, TN.
4. Lacbawan FL, Riley JD, Ricci K, Procop GW. (2014 March). Improving Genetic and Genomic Test Utilization- A Team Approach. Platform presentation at American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting; Nashville, TN.
5. Riley JD, Shetty S. (2015 March). Utility of chromosomal microarray in an adult population: a review of the experience at Cleveland Clinic. Poster presented at American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting; Salt Lake City, UT.
6. Bauer L, Riley J, Lacbawan F. (2015 March). Optimizing molecular genetic test utilization through test review and intervention. Poster presented at American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting; Salt Lake City, UT.
7. Hooker GW, Goodenberger M , Riley JD, Landon M , Bandholz A, Mehta V, Cohen J, Hess C, et al. (2015 October). Assessing test quality in a rapidly changing genetic testing landscape. Poster presented at National Society of Genetic Counselors Annual Education Conference; Pittsburgh, PA.
8. Zhou Y, Procop GW, Riley J. (2016 March). Improving utilization of hemochromatosis testing. Poster presented at United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology Annual Meeting; Seattle, WA.
9. Shealy A, Riley JD, Shetty S, Erwin AL. (2016 September). Novel finding of complete paternal uniparental isodisomy 4 in a girl with complex congenital heart defect and bilateral optic nerve hypoplasia. Poster presented at National Society of Genetic Counselors Annual Education Conference; Seattle, WA.
10. Riley JD, Hess C, Applegate CD, Bandholz A, Chandratillake , Cohen JS, Faucett WA, Frone M, et al. (2016 September). Development of a test quality assessment tool: a professional resource for genetic counselors. Poster presented at National Society of Genetic Counselors Annual Education Conference; Seattle, WA.
11. Riley JD, Stanley G, Wyllie R, Burt H, Horwitz S, Procop GW. (2018 June). Once in a lifetime: electronic strategy for eliminating unnecessary duplication of genetic testing. Poster presented at Patient-centered Laboratory Utilization Guidance Service (PLUGS) Summit; Seattle, WA.
12. Riley JD, Stefaniuk C, Erenberg F, Palange L, Erwin A, Astbury C. (2018 November). Chromosome 3p Inverted Duplication with Terminal Deletion: Second Postnatal Report with Additional Clinical Features. Poster presented at National Society of Genetic Counselors Annual Education Conference; Atlanta, GA.
13. Arneson S, McDonnell K, Wesler J, Goodman J, Riley J. (2019 June). The cost of saving: stabilizing samples for future genetic testing. Poster presented at Patient-centered Laboratory Utilization Guidance Service (PLUGS) Summit; Seattle, WA.
14. Riley JD, Delahunty C, Alsadah A, Mazzola S, Astbury C. (2019 November). Further Evidence of GABRA4 and TOP3B as Autism Susceptibility Genes. Poster presented at National Society of Genetic Counselors Annual Education Conference; Salt Lake City, UT.
15. Arneson SKH, Wensel C, Riley JD. (2020 November). Work Smarter, Not Harder: Use of a Dynamic Database to Streamline Test Utilization Management. Poster presented at National Society of Genetic Counselors Annual Education Conference; virtual meeting.
16. Riley JD, Arneson SKH, Wensel C, Hockings JK. (2022 June). A Tale of Two TPMT Methods: They were neither the best of tests, they were neither the worst of tests. Poster presented at Patient-centered Laboratory Utilization Guidance Service (PLUGS) Summit; Seattle, WA.