The Jackson Laboratory, India
Kunal Sanghavi completed his medical training in Mumbai, India and genetic counseling program in Boston, USA. Kunal leads projects on the strategic growth of ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) program and precision medicine translational research at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) for Genomic Medicine. Kunal has developed and implemented multiple translational research studies on cancer, population genomic testing, genetic service delivery. He has extensive experience in development of regional networks, having created a genetic counselors’ association in Connecticut. In his previous roles, he has developed and led regional networks such as a regional consumer collaborative network of parents, caregivers, and families with genetic conditions and a regional telegenetics community of practice to improve genetic health outcomes in the mid-Atlantic. Kunal has engaged in clinical research at both Johns Hopkins and Beth Israel Deaconess and worked with clinicians and public health officials on interdisciplinary training initiatives. Kunal continues to contribute to different professional societies and international networks. He remains interested in genetics beyond borders, workforce development and optimizing genetics service delivery.
