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Dawn C. Allain

Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · The Ohio State University

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Established · publishing since 1972
BRCA gene mutations in cancerNonmelanoma Skin Cancer StudiesGenetic Neurodegenerative DiseasesDown syndrome and intellectual disability researchCancer and Skin Lesions

Publications

60

Citations

965

Est. group size

—

Recurring co-author estimate

Active years

55

Publishing since 1972

Research summary
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Dawn C. Allain's work centers on genetic counseling as a profession, covering training and accreditation of genetic counseling programs, clinical genetics topics such as rare genetic syndromes (e.g., Wiedemann-Steiner syndrome), and counseling practice in areas like prenatal cardiovascular genetics. Much of the published work relates to educational standards, workforce trends, and professional guidance for genetic counselors rather than laboratory-based research. This work would suit students interested in the clinical, educational, and policy side of genetics rather than bench science.

Genetic counseling education and accreditationRare genetic syndromes and diagnosisProfessional standards and workforce trends in genetic counselingPrenatal and cardiovascular genetic counselingIntellectual disability and neurodevelopmental genetics

Publication output has fluctuated over the last decade with a peak around 2020 and a slower, more sporadic pace (about 1-2 papers per year) in recent years.

Generated by claude-sonnet-5 from public bibliographic data · Jul 20, 2026

Publication cadence
Publications per year over the last 10 years — averaging 1.6/year recently
2017: 5 publications172018: 3 publications182019: 1 publication192020: 6 publications6202021: 5 publications212022: 3 publications222023: 1 publication232024: 2 publications242025: 1 publication252026: 1 publication26
Recent publications
Publishes in
  • Journal of Genetic Counseling×8
  • American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A×3
  • Cancer×1
  • Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities×1
  • JNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute×1
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Last updated Jul 19, 2026.

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