Anika Lindsey graduated from Oberlin College in 2018 with a major in biology and a minor in geology. After graduating, she worked for the Undiagnosed Diseases Network modeling human genetic diseases in nematodes. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, she decided to get out of the wet lab and pursue a patient-facing role, and got a job at Brigham and Women’s Hospital recruiting patients to a heart failure study and performing lung ultrasounds.
Anika decided to become a genetic counselor because it sits at a unique intersection of genetics, education, and psychology. She is also passionate about opportunities for genetic counselors to participate in patient advocacy, health equity, and lifelong learning.
Outside of genetics, Anika enjoys spending time in nature, reading, and aerial arts. Atlanta is the 5th city she has lived in, and so far, has impressed her with its plentiful trees and vegetarian cheesesteaks.