Doctor's Bio
Christine Tallo, MMSc, CGC, is a certified genetic counselor and the Genetic Counselor Manager at Grady’s Genetic Testing & Counseling Center within the Cancer Center. Since 2015, she has helped individuals and families understand their risk for hereditary cancers and make informed decisions about genetic testing, screening, and prevention.
Christine earned her Master of Medical Science in Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling from Emory University School of Medicine. She also completed a specialized fellowship in cancer genetic counseling at the Jess and Mildred Fisher Center for Hereditary Cancer and Clinical Genomics Research at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. She is certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling.
At Grady, Christine is committed to expanding access to high-quality genetic services, ensuring patients receive clear answers, personalized guidance, and compassionate support every step of the way.
Board Certifications
American Board of Genetic Counseling
Locations and Directions
Correll Pavilion
Phone: (404) 616-1000
Location:
80 Gilmer St. SE
Atlanta, GA 30303
Publications
- Validation of Version 3.0 of the Breast Cancer Genetics Referral Screening Tool (B-RST™).
Bellcross C, Hermstad A, Tallo C, Stanislaw C
Genetics in medicine : official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics. 2019;21(1):181-184.
PMID: 29740170 - A germline deletion of 9p21.3 presenting as familial melanoma, astrocytoma and breast cancer: clinical and genetic counselling challenges.
Vengoechea J, Tallo C
Journal of medical genetics. 2017;54(10):682-684.
PMID: 28754699
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