NFXF Webinar Series

The Genetics of Fragile X Associated Disorders

01 h 03 m

Brenda Finucane, a professor and licensed genetic counselor at Geisinger’s Autism and Developmental Medicine Institute, guides us through the complexities of the genetics behind Fragile X disorders.

About the Webinar

With Brenda Finucane and moderated by Jayne Dixon Weber
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Jayne Dixon Weber hosts as Brenda Finucane, a licensed genetic counselor and professor at Geisinger’s Autism & Developmental Medicine Institute, answers your most frequently asked questions related to Fragile X and the complex inheritance pattern of the FMR1 gene.

Following the original live webinar, we heard from the community, who told us how great this presentation was. Many told us it’s the best description of Fragile X they’ve ever seen.

About the Presenter

Brenda Finucane headshot.

Brenda Finucane

Autism & Developmental Medicine Institute
Genetic Counselor

Brenda Finucane, MS, CGC, has been actively involved with the Fragile X community for many years and is currently a National Fragile X Foundation genetic counseling consultant. She is a long-time member of the NFXF’s Scientific and Clinical Advisory Committee and has served two terms on our board of directors. In her day job, Ms. Finucane is a professor and licensed genetic counselor at Geisinger’s Autism and Developmental Medicine Institute in Lewisburg, Pa.

Jayne Dixon Weber

Jayne Dixon Weber

Jayne served as the NFXF director of community education (and other positions over the years) from 2007 to 2023. She has two adult children, a son with Fragile X syndrome and a daughter. Jayne is the author of Transitioning ‘Special’ Children into Elementary School, co-author of Fragile X Fred, and editor of Children with Fragile X Syndrome: A Parents’ Guide. Jayne likes to read, enjoys photography, and goes for a walk every day.

*Jayne Dixon Weber moderated the webinar with Brenda Finucane.