Danikka Morrison
About Danikka Morrison
Danikka Morrison is a Prenatal Genetic Counselor with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from UCLA and a Master's degree in Genetic Counseling from Northwestern University. She currently works at Loma Linda University Health, providing care for women with high-risk pregnancies and complex genetic conditions.
Work at Loma Linda University
Danikka Morrison currently serves as a Prenatal Genetic Counselor at Loma Linda University Health, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she provides counseling and care for women experiencing high-risk pregnancies, particularly those facing complex congenital anomalies and rare genetic conditions. Loma Linda University Medical Center is recognized as a California Prenatal Screening Program approved Prenatal Diagnosis Center, emphasizing the importance of her work in this specialized field.
Education and Expertise
Danikka Morrison holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of California, Los Angeles. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Genetic Counseling from Northwestern University, completing her studies in 2022. Her educational background equips her with a solid foundation in both biochemistry and genetic counseling, enabling her to effectively support patients in her current role.
Background in Genetic Counseling
Prior to her current position, Danikka Morrison gained valuable experience as a Genetic Counseling Intern at NorthShore University HealthSystem from 2020 to 2022. During her training, she worked in various healthcare settings, including general pediatrics at Lurie Children’s Hospital, preconception and prenatal care at Advocate Illinois Masonic, and cancer genetics at RUSH University. This diverse experience has contributed to her comprehensive understanding of genetic counseling.
Previous Work Experience
Before entering the field of genetic counseling, Danikka Morrison worked as a Clinical Research Associate at PAREXEL from 2017 to 2018. She also served as a Customer Support Manager and Quality System Specialist at PharmaTech Solutions from 2018 to 2020. These roles provided her with a background in clinical research and quality systems, which are beneficial in her current practice.