MARA GAUDETTE, M.S., C.G.C. is a certified genetic counselor and coordinator of the Illinois Teratogen Information Service. She received a bachelor of arts degree in biology with a concentration in genetics and development from Cornell University-Ithaca, NY. Subsequently, she received a master of science degree in genetic counseling from Northwestern University-Chicago, IL. Prior to her current position, she has worked as a genetic counselor in both prenatal and pediatric clinics including the neurology department at Northwestern University and the medical genetics department at the University of CA in Irvine. email



EUGENE PERGAMENT, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.M.G. is a medical geneticist and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Northwestern University Medical School. He received a bachelor of science degree from Yale University, a Doctor of Philosophy degree in genetics from Purdue University, and a Medical Degree from the University of Chicago. Dr. Pergament is certified in clinical genetics and cytogenetics by the American Board of Medical Genetics and is a founding member of the American College of Medical Genetics. He serves on numerous local, regional, and national committees and is a past member of the Executive Board of the Organization for Teratogen Information Services.