Adva Kimchi Schaal
About Adva Kimchi Schaal
Adva Kimchi Schaal is the Clinical Variant Science Team Lead at Variantyx, where she interprets and classifies whole genome sequencing diagnostic tests. She has a background in genetic counseling and has provided care for patients with ophthalmic conditions, utilizing her expertise in next-generation sequencing technologies.
Work at Variantyx
Adva Kimchi Schaal serves as the Clinical Variant Science Team Lead at Variantyx, a role she has held since 2021. In this position, she interprets and classifies whole genome sequencing (WGS) based diagnostic tests. Her responsibilities include overseeing the clinical variant science team and ensuring accurate analysis of genetic data. Prior to her current role, she worked as a clinical variant scientist at Variantyx starting in 2019, where she contributed to the interpretation of genetic variants.
Education and Expertise
Adva Kimchi Schaal earned her Master of Science (MS) in Genetic Counseling from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, completing her studies from 2013 to 2016. Her master's research focused on utilizing next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies to identify causal genes for retinal degenerative diseases. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology from Tel Aviv University, which she completed from 2010 to 2013.
Background
Before joining Variantyx, Adva Kimchi Schaal worked as a Genetic Counselor at Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem, Israel, from 2016 to 2019. In this role, she provided genetic counseling for patients with various ophthalmic conditions, including albinism and retinal diseases. She was also part of a multidisciplinary team clinic focused on hereditary ocular diseases during her time at Hadassah Medical Center.
Professional Experience
Adva Kimchi Schaal has extensive experience in genetic counseling and variant interpretation. At Hadassah Medical Center, she gained practical experience in providing genetic counseling and working within a multidisciplinary team. Her role at Variantyx further solidifies her expertise in clinical variant science, where she applies her background in genetics and counseling to enhance patient care.