Christina Austin Tse
About Christina Austin Tse
Christina Austin Tse serves as the Analysis Team Lead for the Rare Disease Group at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. She has extensive experience in clinical molecular genetics and has held various positions in prestigious institutions including Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School.
Work at Broad Institute
Christina Austin Tse has served as the Analysis Team Lead for the Rare Disease Group at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard since 2020. In this role, she focuses on analyzing genomic data related to rare diseases. The Broad Institute is known for its collaborative approach to biomedical research, and Tse's leadership contributes to the institute's mission of advancing understanding of human health through genomic insights.
Current Role at Massachusetts General Hospital
Since 2018, Christina Austin Tse has worked as a Clinical Molecular Geneticist at Massachusetts General Hospital's Center for Genomic Medicine. In this position, she applies her expertise in molecular genetics to diagnose and manage genetic disorders. Her work is integral to the hospital's commitment to providing personalized medicine and improving patient outcomes through advanced genetic testing.
Educational Background
Christina Austin Tse earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biology/Biological Sciences from Harvard Medical School, completing her studies from 2007 to 2013. Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biochemistry from Bates College, where she studied from 2001 to 2005. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in genetics and molecular biology, supporting her career in clinical genetics and research.
Previous Experience at Harvard Medical School
Christina Austin Tse has held multiple positions at Harvard Medical School. She was a Teaching Assistant for three months in 2008 and later served as a PhD Candidate from 2007 to 2013. Additionally, she worked as an Instructor in Pathology since 2018. Her roles at Harvard have allowed her to contribute to both education and research in the field of genetics.
Career in Clinical Genetics
Christina Austin Tse has extensive experience in clinical genetics. She completed a fellowship in Clinical Molecular Genetics at Harvard Medical School/Partners Personalized Medicine from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, she worked as a Clinical Genetics Specialist at Partners Center for Personalized Genetic Medicine from 2014 to 2016. These roles have equipped her with the skills necessary to assess and manage genetic conditions effectively.