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Barry Tong
CGC MS MPH
Genetic counselor
Food adventurer and coxswain
About me
Gay
Pronouns: He | Him | His
Barry Tong is a genetic counselor who helps patients and families understand how genes can be linked to cancer. He has a special focus on the reasons people develop breast cancer, looking at both common and rare causes.
At the University of Michigan, Tong earned a master's degree in human genetics and a master of public health degree, with a focus on health behavior and health education.
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Education
University of Michigan, MS, Human Genetics, 2010
University of Michigan, MPH, 2010
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Board Certifications
Genetic Counselor, American Board of Genetic Counseling