Amy Vance has authored numerous publications, in addition to leading many educational sessions.
publications
invited presentations
- Family History Risk Assessment by a Genetic Counselor is a Critical Step in Screening All Patients in the ART Clinic, J Asst Reprod Genet, June 2020, 37(9):2279-2281.
- Genetic Screening for Gamete Donors: What’s New?
- The Purpose of the Genetics Consult
- The insider’s guide to Egg Donation – (Genetic Counseling Chapter)
- Baby Blueprints (genetic carrier screening section -interview). 2015
- Growing Your Family by Knowing: How Carrier Screening Can Make a Difference
- Top Ten Myths About Genetic Counseling: Family Building Guide, 2014
- The Importance of Genetic Counseling and Family History Risk Assessment for Ovum Donors- IVP Care Newsletter, 2006
- Fertility Nurses Newsletter, IVP Care: Genetic Screening for Your Practice
- Fertility Nurses Newsletter, IVP Care: Fragile X screening
- Do You Need Genetic Counseling- RESOLVE
- Genetic Counseling Explained, Fertility Road Online Newsletter, 2011
- The Importance of Genetic Counselling – Embryo News
- GAIL Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders:
- Genetic Counseling for Ovum Donors; Outcomes After 5 ½ Years
- Choosing an Egg Donor: How Important is a Genetic Counselor?
- Core Skills of Genetic Counselors: National Society of Genetic Counselors
- Genetics and Your Practice: March of Dimes
- The Importance of Genetic Family History for Adoptees. GeneLetter 1(7), August 2000
- Licensing Genetic Counselors Holds Promise for Higher Quality, More Cost-Effective Service for Patients. GeneLetter 1(10), November 2000.
- Confirmation of Oculo-Facio-Cardio-Dental Syndrome. Katherine Johnston, MD and Amy Vance, MS, May 1998.
- Recent Trends in Genetic Counseling and Testing: Sonoma County Physician. Vol 49, no.1; 1998
- The Roots of the Disease: A Genetic Counselor’s View: San Francisco Medicine. Issues in Breast Cancer; Oct 1997
- Bridging the Gap from Language Study to Linguistic Competence and Bilingual Genetic Counseling; Perspectives in Genetic Counseling, Fall, 1997
- Shattered Dreams, Lonely Choices, book review. Perspectives in Genetic Counseling, 1996.
invited presentations
- Family History Risk Assessment for Gamete Donors. The Donor Egg Meeting, 2022.
- Poster Presentation: Family history risk assessment by a genetic counselor for ovum donors: Data for 124 in house ovum donors from a single clinic demonstrates its value. Pacific Coast Reproductive Society, 2022
- Poster Presentation: Genetic Testing and Genetic Counseling for anonymous egg donors: Results from a survey of 21 clinics in the US show continued need for genetics education for providers. Pacific Coast Reproductive Society, 2020
- Genetic Counselors: an asset to the IVF Practice - SREI Members' Practice Retreat, ASRM, 2019
- Post Graduate Genetics Course Faculty, New Medical information involving Gamete donors: medical, legal and ethical considerations - ASRM, 2019
- Resident Education: Family History: an important but often overlooked preconception screening tool - Pacific Coast Reproductive Society, 2019
- Nursing and Genetic counseling breakout session: The Dynamics of Donor Genetic Screening and Evaluation - Pacific Coast Reproductive Society, 2019
- Marketing Genetic Counseling Services in the Assisted Reproduction Space - Pacific Coast Reproductive Society, 2018
- Pre Congress Course-Chair and lecturer: Genetic Screening and Evaluation of Gamete donors: An Overview of Current Guidelines and Trends - American Society of Reproductive Medicine, 2017
- Genetic Screening and Risk Assessment for Gamete Donors - National Society of Genetic Counselors, 2016
- Genetic Screening of Adults: Patients, Donors and Recipient Couples - Pacific Coast Reproductive Society Meeting, 2016
- Difference Between Genetic Screening and Family History Risk Assessment for Gamete Donors - ASRM 2015
- The Value of the Genetics Consult for Ovum Donors - Academy of California Adoption Lawyers Meeting, Loyola Law school 2015
- Genetic Screening and Risk Assessment: Review and Options for Enhancing Your Practice, California Fertility Partners, 2015
- Genetics in Primary Care: Integrating Genetics into Your Practice - Seton Medical Center, 2015
- Difference Between Genetic Screening and Family History Risk Assessment for Ovum Donors - SEEDS conference, 2015
- Genetic Screening - Stanford IVF, 2015
- Tips for Starting a Private Practice – Bay Area Genetic Counseling Conference, 2015
- Family History Risk Assessment: Data for 723 Consecutive Ovum Donors from a Single Agency Demonstrates the Value of the Genetics Consult
- Genetic Screening for Gamete Donors: What’s New? - ASRM Post Graduate Course, 2013
- The Importance of Family History Risk Assessment for Gamete Donors; an Often Overlooked Screening Tool
- What Keeps You Up at Night: Contemporary Ethical Dilemmas in Reproductive Medicine - SEEDS conference, 2014
- Heritability of Psychiatric Diagnoses as it Applies to Donors and Recipients - SEEDS conference 2013
- Egg Donation; It’s Not as Simple as it Seems - ASRM Conference, 2013
- Ethnicity Screening – Pacific Coast Reproductive Society Meeting, 2010
- Genetic Screening in 2009: What tests are Appropriate for ART Patients and Gamete Donors?
- Cystic Fibrosis Screening: Two case reports and Discussion of a Screening Algorithm. ASRM 2006
- Marketing of Genetic Counseling in ART- National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) conference 2006
- X-Linked Congenital Retinoschisis, ASRM Conference, 2005.
- The Importance of Family History Risk Assessment for Ovum Donors, ASRM Conference, 2005.
- The Importance of Family History Risk Assessment in the Infertility Setting, NSGC Conference, 2005
- The Importance of Family History Risk Assessment for Ovum Donors, NSGC Conference, 2004
- Breast cancer: Genetic Screening, Early Detection, Prevention. Kaiser Permanente Women and Wellness Lecture Series: 1997