Overview

Ms. Laney is a genetic counselor, associate professor, researcher, director of the Genetic Clinical Trials Center, and program leader of the Emory Lysosomal Storage Disease Center at Emory University in the Department of Human Genetics. Ms. Laney received her masters degree in medical genetics from Sarah Lawrence College in 1999. She received her certification from the American Board of Genetic Counseling in 2002. Since joining the Emory Division of Medical Genetics in 2002, Ms. Laney has been involved in the follow-up of abnormal metabolic newborn screening for the state of Georgia development, and management of a genetic infusion center, and lysosomal storage disease clinical care and research.

As well as being the Emory Lysosomal Storage Disease Center Program Lead and Emory Genetic Clinical Trials Center Director, Ms. Laney also serves on the Emory Biomedical IRB Committee and teaches Developmental Biology and Human Malformation course (HGC 725).

Ms. Laney's main clinical research interests are in the lysosomal storage diseases, particularly Fabry disease, with emphasis on elucidation of natural history, exploration of psychological disease manifestations and treatment, assisting with the transition from childhood to adulthood, clarifying disease information provision to patients/families, finding mechanisms to facilitate testing at-risk family members, and delineating disease-related reproductive issues. She is also deeply interested in genetic education and the creation of new resources for patients/families living with genetic conditions and healthcare providers.

Academic Appointment

• Associate Professor, Human Genetics, Emory University
• Assistant Professor, Human Genetics, Emory School of Medicine
• Research Interviewer, Emory University Hospital
• Genetic Counselor, Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta
• Genetic Counselor, Emory School of Medicine

Education

Research