Emily Gallant
About Emily Gallant
Emily Gallant is a Clinical Genetics Nurse Practitioner currently working at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. She has a diverse background in nursing and genetics, with previous roles at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Advocate Health Care.
Work at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Emily Gallant has been serving as a Clinical Genetics Nurse Practitioner at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh since 2021. In this role, she focuses on providing specialized care in genetics to pediatric patients. Her responsibilities include assessing genetic conditions, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Previous Experience in Pediatric Genetics
Before her current position, Emily Gallant worked as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Genetics at Advocate Health Care from 2017 to 2020. In this capacity, she gained extensive experience in managing genetic disorders in children. Additionally, she served as a Genetics research assistant at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia from 2010 to 2012, where she contributed to research initiatives in pediatric genetics.
Educational Background in Nursing and Psychology
Emily Gallant earned her Master's Degree in Nursing Practice from the University of Illinois at Chicago, completing her studies from 2013 to 2016. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Connecticut College, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. This educational foundation supports her expertise in clinical genetics and patient care.
Early Career Experience
Emily Gallant began her career as a Mental Health Technician at Friends Hospital in 2009, where she worked for four months. She also gained administrative experience as a Business Assistant at the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy from 2007 to 2010. These roles provided her with a diverse skill set that complements her clinical practice.