Yaran W.

About Yaran W.

Molecular scientist with deep expertise in medical genetics, clinical genomics, and rare…

Experience

1. Senior Clinical Genomics Scientist

   Baylor Genetics

   Jan 2023 — Present

   Variant Assessment & Gene Curation: Conducted in-depth reviews and summaries of relevant medical literature and clinical data, applying internal protocols to ensure accurate variant classification and interpretation. Actively contributed as a key member of an internal working group dedicated to reviewing and implementing updates to the internal variant classification scheme. Led prenatal screening analyses for severe autosomal dominant disorders, demonstrating a broad proficiency across multiple areas of variant interpretation. Actively contributed to Carrier, Hereditary Cancer, Mitochondria genomic variants data review and curations. Played a pivotal role in gene curation efforts and spearheaded process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in variant assessment. • Report Quality Control: Performed thorough case reviews prior to final sign-off by the laboratory director, ensuring the accuracy and clinical utility of reports. • Case Tracking and Document Management: Maintained meticulous oversight of cases with pending tasks, ensuring timely completion and follow-up. Organized and managed analysis files before and after case reviews, streamlining the clinical reporting process and facilitating efficient collaboration among teams and individuals involved in case management.• Internal Educational Series Coordination: Led educational discussions and training sessions for internal teams, including mentoring and onboarding new hires. Played a key role in the cross-training of existing employees, enhancing overall team expertise. • Client and Team Support: Addressed inquiries and clarification requests from both external clients and internal teams, covering topics such as test offerings, variant interpretation, clinical reporting, and unexpected test results. Provided updates on previously reported variants, contributing to both internal support and client satisfaction.

Education

• Peking Union Medical College

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

• University of Dundee

  Visiting Student/Research Assistan

• Qingdao University

  Doctor of Medicine - MD