Bonnie LeRoy, M.S., C.G.C, Institute of Human Genetics at the University of Minnesota

Director, Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling
University of Minnesota
Dept. of Genetics, Cell Biology and Development
Mayo Mail Code 485
420 Delaware St. S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: (612) 624-7193
e-mail: leroy001@umn.edu

Research Interests

The primary focus of my work is on fully preparing graduate students to enter the profession of genetic counseling. The profession is growing and expanding with respect to new knowledge and skills needed by genetic counselors as well as new employment opportunities. My major area of research interest involves the ethical and social challenges associated with the genetic counseling profession.

Recent Publications

• McCarthy Veach P, Truesdell SE, LeRoy BS, and Bartels DM. Client Perceptions of the Impact of Genetic Counseling: An Exploratory Study. Journal of Genetic Counseling 1999; 8(4): 191-216.
• LeRoy BS and Bartels D: Reproduction, Ethics, Sex Selection. IN: The Encyclopedia of Ethical, Legal & Policy Issues in Biotechnology. Murray TH & Mehlman MJ, Eds. John Wiley and Sons, NY, 2000.
• LeRoy BS and Walker AP. Genetic Counseling: History, Risk Assessment, Strategies, and Ethical Considerations IN: The Genetic Basis of Common Diseases, 2nd Edition. King RA, Rotter JI, Motulsky AG, Eds. Oxford University Press, NY, 2004.