About
Elena Kouini, BSc, MRes is a biologist and clinical genomics scientist on Astrea Health's lab team. She trained in biomedical genetics and medical genetics at Newcastle University, graduating with distinction, then completed an international research placement at CHU de Québec - Université Laval focused on first-trimester screening and preeclampsia prediction. Her practical experience spans prenatal diagnostics labs, IVF clinical environments, next-generation sequencing, NIPT, and genomic variant interpretation across hereditary, reproductive, and cancer-genetics cases.
What to Know
Signature approach
Kouini's contribution is the reproductive and prenatal genetics layer of Astrea's lab work. She helps translate NGS, NIPT, and variant-analysis output into material the counseling team can use with patients, especially when a case involves hereditary risk, pregnancy planning, IVF context, or prenatal screening.
What sets them apart
- International genetics training. Newcastle BSc and MRes study, plus a Canadian university-hospital placement at CHU de Québec, give her a broader training path than a purely local lab role.
- Reproductive-genetics focus. NIPT, prenatal diagnostics, IVF-environment experience, and hereditary-disease interpretation all align with Astrea's genetic-counseling service.
- Conference-active profile. Her bio notes international scientific conference presentations in prenatal screening and reproductive medicine.
Before You Book
- Use case. Her profile is most relevant when you are looking at prenatal screening, reproductive genetics, NIPT, IVF-adjacent genetic questions, or hereditary-risk interpretation.
- Result path. Lab interpretation feeds the counseling conversation; expect the care plan to come through Astrea's clinical team.
- Contact route. Coordination runs through Astrea's clinic booking and contact flow.
Credentials
Education
BSc, Biomedical Genetics
Newcastle University, UK
MRes, Medical Genetics
Newcastle University, UK
Affiliations
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