Lindsey M. Alico MS, CGC
Lindsey M. Alico
MS, CGC
Clinical Assistant Professor
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Clinical Genetics; Education
Education and Training:
- Fellowship, Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND), Albert Einstein College of Medicine (2011)
- MS, Human Genetics, Sarah Lawrence College (2011)
- Fellowship, Cancer Genetic Counseling, Yale Cancer Center (2010)
- BS, Biology: Molecular Genetics, University of Rochester (2009)
Employment:
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo (2025-present)
- Genetics Consultant, Western New York Bloodcare (2024-present)
- Lecturer, Pathology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine (2024-present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Office of Biomedical Education, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo (2023-present)
- Director, Genetic Counseling Graduate Program, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo (2023-present)
- Guest Faculty, Human Genetics, Sarah Lawrence College (2014-present)
- Co-Director, Joan H. Marks Graduate Program in Human Genetics, Sarah Lawrence College (2020–2023)
- Assistant Program Director - Clinical Training, Joan H. Marks Graduate Program in Human Genetics, Sarah Lawrence College (2017–2020)
- Genetics Consultant, Grey Genetics (2018)
- Regional Medical Specialist II, Myriad Genetics (2013–2017)
- Cancer Genetic Counselor, CRT Surgical Associates, New York-Presbyterian/Queens (2011–2013)
Awards and Honors:
- RMS of the Year (2017)
- Preventive Care Marketing Council MVP (2017)
- RMS Rising Star (2014)
Journal Articles:
- Cardiff K, Ecker LA, Austin J. (2023) Psychiatrists' perceptions of and reactions to a simulated psychiatric genetic counseling session. American journal of medical genetics. Part A (Oct)
- Marra M, Smith C, Davis C, Alico Ecker L. (2023) Fellowships for genetic counselors: An emerging opportunity for additional training and specialization. Journal of genetic counseling (Sep)
- Bergner AL, Ecker LA, Ernst ME, Goelz MZ, Habermann K, Karger L, Zinberg RE. (2021) The evolution of genetic counseling graduate education in New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic: In the eye of the storm. Journal of genetic counseling (Aug), 30(4): 1057-1068. doi:10.1002/jgc4.1461
- DeFrancesco MS, Waldman RN, Pearlstone MM, Karanik D, Bernhisel R, Logan J, Alico L, Adkins RT. (2018) Hereditary Cancer Risk Assessment and Genetic Testing in the Community-Practice Setting. Obstetrics and gynecology (Nov), 132(5): 1121-1129.
Professional Memberships:
- Association of SP Educators; Global Network for Human Simulation Education (2021–2024)
- Genetic Counselor Educators Association (2017–present)
- American Board of Genetic Counseling; Diplomate (2011–present)
- New York State Genetics Task Force (2010–present)
- National Society of Genetic Counselors (2010–present)
Presentations:
- "Genetics Knowledge and Skills Among Non-Genetics Professionals" EducateNext Webinar Series, Ambry Genetics (2025)
- "Genetic Counseling" Physician Assistant Studies Program, Canisius University (2024)
- "What is Genetic Counseling? Examining the Role of Genetic Counselors in Buffalo and Beyond" Craniofacial conference, The Craniofacial Center of Western New York, Oishei Children's Hospital, Kaleida Health (2024)
- "Genetic Counseling Career Path" Pre-health advising, Niagara University (2024)
- "Hereditary Breast Cancer Risk Assessment FAQs" African Research Group for Oncology (ARGO) Annual International Symposium (2023)
Service Activities:
- Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling; Communications Committee Member (2025–present)
- Genetic Counselor Educators Association; DEIJ Project Team Member (2024–present)
- New York State Genetics Task Force, Upstate Genetics Conference; Planning Committee (2024)
- Rare Disease Day CME/CE Event, UB JSMBS and SPPS; Planning Committee (2023–present)
- Division of Genetics, UBMD Pediatrics; Genetic Counseling Consultant (2023–2025)
- New York State Genetics Task Force and National Society of Genetic Counselors; Genetic Counselor Licensure and Billing Advocacy (State and Federal) (2023–present)
- Genetic Counselor Educators Association; Member, Committee on Nominations (2023–2025)
- National Society of Genetic Counselors; International Special Interest Group Subcommittee Co-Chair (2016–2019)
- New York State Genetics Task Force; Secretary (2yr), President Elect (1yr), President (1yr), Past-President (1yr) (2015–2019)