Peter Hulick, MD, MMSc, Head of the Division of Medical Genetics, leads NorthShore’s Center for Medical Genetics which provides genetic counseling and guidance to patients on the influence of DNA in diagnosis/treatment. He also has an extensive background and in-depth knowledge in the application of personalized, genetics-based approaches to the treatment of breast cancer as well as guiding the integration of genomic medicine into primary care practice, which includes implementing education plans and programs for physicians and patients.
A recent study notes that widespread access to personal genetic information – without the knowledge of how to interpret results – can lead to problems ranging from misinterpretation to emotional distress.