Senter_Leigha_460x460Professor – Clinical Internal Medicine

Contact information:
Comprehensive Cancer Center 2012 Kenny Road, Columbus, Ohio 43221
Phone: 614-293-6694
Fax: 614-293-2314
Leigha.Senter@osumc.edu

Specialty Interests

  • Cancer genetics
  • Ovarian cancer
  • Endometrial cancer
  • Breast cancer

Licenses

  • Licensed genetic counselor, State Medical Board of Ohio, 2013 – present
  • Certified genetic counselor, American Board of Genetic Counseling, 2007 – present

Clinical Interests

Ms. Senter provides cancer risk assessment and counseling to individuals who have cancer and also those with a family history of cancer. Cancer genetic consultation requires documentation of cancers in the family, risk assessment, screening recommendations and incorporation of genetic testing as necessary. To schedule an appointment, call 614-293-6694 or toll free at 1-888-329-1654.

Research Interests

Ms. Senter's research interests are in cancer genetics. She has a particular interest in hereditary gynecologic cancers and cascade genetic testing in families with hereditary cancer syndromes. She is also working on projects related to provider/patient communication in the context of tumor genomic testing for therapeutic decision-making. She has co-authored several publications in the area of genetic counseling for hereditary cancer with a focus on BRCA-related predispositions for breast and ovarian cancers.

Education

  • MS: Genetic counseling, University of Pittsburgh, 2003
  • BS: Molecular genetics, The Ohio State University, 2001