Donna M. McDonald-McGinn, MS, CGC

Chief, Section of Genetic Counseling, Division of Human Genetics

Director, 22q and You Center

Clinical Professor of Pediatrics (Human Genetics), Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

2024, Dr. Tony Lipson Dedication to Service Award. 22q Foundation Australia and New Zealand, Sydney, Australia
2023, Full-Member Research Presentation Award, Pennsylvania Association of Genetic Counselors Annual Conference
2022, NSGCares Community Service Award, Annual National Society of Genetic Counselors Educational Meeting
2022, Guest Editor - Special Issue on Chromosome 22q11.2 differences, Genes
2022, World Expert in Chromosome Disorders, The Expertscape Databases, The Expertscape Inc
2020, Thesis Advisor, National Society of Genetic Counselors 19th Annual Education Conference
2020, Heart of Genetic Counseling Award Finalist, National Society of Genetic Counselors and Invitae, Annual National Society of Genetic Counselors Educational Meeting
2012, The Angelo DiGeorge Memorial Medal of Honor, The 8th Biennial International 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome Conference
2007, The Dean's Award for Excellence in Medical Student Teaching by an Allied Health Care Professional, The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Memberships in Professional Organizations

International

2006-present, The International 22q11.2 DS Foundation, Inc., Founding Board Member
2003-present, The International 22q11.2 Foundation, Inc., Founding Board Member

National

2019-present, Mental Health NIMH Rare Genetic Disease Network (MHRGDN)
 - 2019-present, Genomics Working Group
 - 2019-prenset, Phenomics Working Group
 - 2019-present, Steering Committee
2013-present, The 22q11.2 Society, Founding Member
 - 2013-present, Secretary 
 - 2013-present, Board Member
 - 2013-present, Education Committee
2008-present, Research Committee American Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Association
2004-present, American Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Association
 - 2008-present, Research Committee
 - 2004-present, Membership Committee
1985-present, Society for the Study of Behavioral Phenotypes
1985-present, National Society of Genetic Counselors
1985-present, American College of Medical Genetics
1985-present, American Society of Human Genetics
1985-present, American Craniofacial Society

2011-present, reviewer, Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
2011-present, reviewer, Prenatal Diagnosis
2014-present, reviewer, International Journal of Padeiatric Otolarnygology
2015-present, reviewer, Journal of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
2015-present, reviewer, Italian Journal of Pediatrics
2016-present, reviewer, Nature Index
2018-present, Senior Advisory Board Member, Division of Human Genetics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia PA
2018-present, Senior Consultant for Professional Development and Genetic Counseling Practice, Master of Science in Genetic Counseling Program, Perelman School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA