Know Your Genes: Understanding Genetic Risk for Dementia
Join us for an informative webinar exploring how genetics may influence memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease, and other forms of dementia. During this session, Ariadna Martinez, Board-Certified Genetic Counselor at UCLA, will discuss common genetic risk factors, what genetic testing can and cannot tell you, and how understanding your genetic profile may help guide future planning and healthcare decisions. She will also review lifestyle and health factors that may help reduce risk and support long-term brain health.
This complimentary webinar is designed for aging adults, family members, and professionals who want to better understand the role genetics may play in cognitive health and what proactive steps can be taken for the future. Don’t miss it!
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Ariadna Martinez, Genetic CounselorLearn MoreAriadna Martinez is a bilingual (Spanish and English) board-certified genetic counselor with experience providing services to diverse patient populations in various clinical areas and work settings. Ariadna began her genetic counseling career as a prenatal genetic counselor at UCLA-Olive View Medical Center. Ariadna then worked at UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute as a genetic counselor and research coordinator for genetic studies working with parents of deaf/hard of hearing children as well as deaf/hard of hearing adults. Ariadna then spent several years as a clinical genetic counselor and study manager at UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute with a focus on inherited retinal conditions. Ariadna subsequently joined the cardiogenetics program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, serving individuals and families with various inherited cardiovascular conditions. Ariadna transitioned to working in industry, initially at Ambry Genetics, working on variant interpretation and report writing. Ariadna then joined Invitae Corporation, where she provided clinical support to ordering providers throughout the genetic testing process, telehealth post-test genetic counseling in multiple clinical areas, including neurodegenerative conditions, and led the Genetic Counseling Services Ophthalmology/Deafness subteam. Ariadna is licensed in several states, including California, and is a member of the National Society of Genetic Counselors, Minority Genetics Professional Network, Southern California Genetic Counselors. Ariadna has a Master’s Degree in Human Genetics from UCLA and a Master’s Degree in Genetic Counseling from California State University, Northridge.