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Amy Vance ​​has authored numerous publications, in addition to leading many educational sessions.
publications
  • 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:
    • Hirschprung’s Disease
    • Adams-Oliver Syndrome
    • Galactosemia
    • Celiac Disease
    • Hemihypertrophy (Hemihyperplasia)
    • Trichorhinophalangeal Syndrome
    • Shprintzen-Goldberg Craniosynostosis Syndrome
    • Gaucher's Disease
  • 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
  • Clinical and Legal Aspects of PGT-M Testing in the IVF Clinic.  Chair. ASRM 2024.
  • Understanding the Science and Genetic Counseling Approach for Mosaic Embryos to Better Support Our Patients’ Decision-Making. Chair. Symposium, ASRM 2024.
  • Family History Risk Assessment by a Genetic Counselor for Ovum Donors: Data for 582 in-house Ovum Donors from a Single Clinic Demonstrates its value.  ASRM, prize paper, 2022.
  • Complex Reproductive Genetics Case Discussions.  ASRM symposia, 2022.
  • 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
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