My primary interest is in the process of genetic counseling and client outcomes, with a focus on communication to enhance informed decision-making and adaptation. I also have a broad interest in the communication of complex genetics topics outside of the realm of genetic counseling, particularly to populations with reduced literacy. Finally, I am interested in the exploration of the psychological and social implications of genetic technologies.

My current research is as part of Debra Roter's Genetic Counseling Video Project, which is a four year study of process and outcomes in routine prenatal and cancer genetic counseling using simulated clients.

genetic counseling, genetics, psychosocial issues in genetics, patient-provider communication, health literacy

Delta Omega Honor Society, 2006

Hamby Erby L, Rushton C and Geller G (in press) “My son is still walking”: Stages of receptivity to discussions of advance care planning among parents of sons with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Seminars in Pediatric Neurology.

Roter D, Ellington L, Hamby Erby L, Larson S, Dudley W (in press) The Genetic Counseling Video Project: Models of practice. American Journal of Medical Genetics.

Axilbund JE, Hamby L, Thompson DB, Olsen SJ, Griffin CA (2005) Assessment of the use and feasibility of video to supplement the genetic counseling process: A cancer genetic counseling perspective. Journal of Genetic Counseling 14(3): 235-243.

Hamby L and Griffin CA (2003) Genetic library video reviews: Cancer Genetics. Journal of Genetic Counseling 12(2); 185-192.

Biesecker B and Hamby L. (2001) What difference the disability community arguments should make for the delivery of prenatal genetic information; in The Disability Rights Critique and Prenatal Genetic Testing.