Erica Smith

Erica Smith, PhD, is a Senior Clinical Scientist at Ambry Genetics, specializing in the analysis of clinical exome results and variant assessment for rare disease tests. With extensive experience in genomics, Smith previously served as a Principal Research Genomics Scientist at Invitae, where responsibilities included the critical analysis of multi-omic data and the development of standard operating procedures for Mendelian disease research. Earlier roles included Clinical Genomics Scientist at Invitae and Clinical Genomics Scientist II at Ambry Genetics, where substantial contributions to clinical interpretation and policy enhancement were made. Smith's academic background includes a PhD in Neurobiology and Behavior from UC Irvine and a BS in Biology from UC San Diego, complemented by multiple research roles and publications in the field.