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Emily Dalton MS, CGC

Questioner · DISC type c
Associate Director, Field Medical Affairs at Illumina
📍 Hingham, Massachusetts, United States

Emily is an Associate Director of Field Medical Affairs at Illumina with over 15 years of experience in oncology and genomics. A Certified Genetic Counselor with a Masters from Boston University School of Medicine, she leverages her clinical background from institutions like Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to guide product development and cross-functional teams.

Emily is passionate about enhancing precision medicine awareness for patients and providers. She actively contributes to public education by co-authoring articles on genetic and biomarker testing for patient advocacy organizations. Colleagues note her strong clinical foundation and ability to relate to and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.

Unique fact: She remains involved with her alma mater, Boston University, by serving on its Genetic Counseling Program Advisory Board and as a guest lecturer.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Associate Director, Field Medical Affairs
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Hingham, Massachusetts, United States
Personality Overview

How Emily shows up

Systematic
Not Easily Convinced
Cautious & Analytical

They prefer to do thorough analysis of any situation. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters. They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point.

Priorities

Topics Emily cares about

Precision Oncology
Her work at Illumina and her public posts focus on expanding access to and awareness of precision oncology to improve cancer treatment and management.
Biomarker Testing
Actively advocates for improving biomarker testing workflows and co-authored articles to educate patients on its clinical value.
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Career

Work history

5-2022
Associate Director, Field Medical Affairs
Illumina
3-2018 - 4-2022
Director, Genomic Science Liaison
Ambry Genetics
8-2017 - 3-2018
Senior Manager, Oncology Genetic Specialists
Ambry Genetics
1-2015 - 8-2017
Regional Manager- Oncology Genetic Specialists
Ambry Genetics
9-2013 - 1-2015
Genetic Specialist
Ambry Genetics
In the press

Media appearances

[Genetics 101] Assessing Patients for Hereditary Cancer Risk with Emily Dalton, MS, CGC. Featured in Ambry Genetics
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Education
2007 - 2009
Master's Degree
Boston University School of Medicine
2003 - 2007
BS Cell and Molecular Biology
Skidmore College
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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