William Joseph Brucker III, MD, (he/him/his) is a clinical geneticist in the division of genetics at Hasbro Children’s Hospital and an assistant professor of pediatrics at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Dr. Brucker received his medical degree from The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, as well as a doctorate in biology from Brown University. He completed a residency in pediatrics at Connecticut Children’s Hospital and completed a fellowship in clinical genetics at Boston Children’s Hospital. Dr. Brucker is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and also serves as a member of the Young Researchers Board of Ketotic Hypoglycemia International.

Leonardo Lizbinski, MD25, MPH, MSc, (he/him/his) is a rising 4th year/ASP medical student at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Leo received his MPH in Health Care Management from Yale School of Public Health in conjunction with Yale School of Management. Leo graduated with Magna Cum Laude and Sigma Xi research honors at Brown University with a MSc in Pathobiology and a BA in Computer Science. Leo is interested in specializing in family medicine with a focus on pediatric genetics, psychiatry, and public health. Leo is a med student member of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

Mary-Kathryn Chambers, MS, CGC, (she/her/hers) is the lead genetic counselor in the division of genetics at Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children’s Hospital. She received a Master of Science degree in genetic counseling from Brandeis University and is certified through the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC). Chambers provides genetic counseling for pediatric and adult patients in the areas of general genetics, metabolism, and cancer genetics. Her primary clinical interests include neurodevelopmental disabilities, newborn screening, pediatric cancer syndromes, and student outreach.

Abigail Patenaude, MS, CGC (she/her/hers) joined the Division of Genetics as a Genetic Counselor in 2019 after completing a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from the University of Rhode Island and a Master of Science degree in genetic counseling from Sarah Lawrence College. She maintains certification through the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC). She sees both pediatric and adult patients at Hasbro Children’s Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital, and The Miriam Hospital. Her clinical interests include adult cancer genetics and prevention and general genetics.

Elizabeth Pratt, MS, CGC (she/ her/ hers) is a Genetic Counselor in the Division of Genetics at Hasbro Children’s Hospital and Rhode Island Hospital. She received a Master of Science degree in genetic counseling from Oklahoma University, is certified through the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) and is also licensed through the state of Massachusetts. She provides genetic counseling for both pediatric and adult patients.

Having lived in Rhode Island for most of her life, Ava is incredibly excited to be working with RIGA during her gap year and beyond. She completed her undergraduate degree from Marist College in Poughkeepsie NY in May of 2023, receiving a B.S. in Biomedical Science and is currently in the process of applying to Medical Schools for the 2024 cycle. Ava has always had a passion for genetic research and medicine, as she was born with a genetic disorder herself, and is looking forward to bringing her own perspective and fund of knowledge and optimism to the RIGA Team. In the future, Ava would like to be a practicing pediatric endocrinologist and inspire others to always persevere the same way her doctors did for her.