Clinic for Special Children
Joelle Williamson, MPH, currently serves as the Clinical Research Manager at the Clinic for Special Children, a position held since June 2023. Prior to this role, Joelle was a Project Manager at Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System from August 2020 to June 2023, overseeing clinical trials in the neurology gene therapy unit, as well as serving as a Clinical Research Coordinator within the Clinical Trials Unit and Infectious Disease Department. Joelle also has experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator and Research Assistant at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, where coordination of various studies and patient management tasks were key responsibilities. Previous positions include an internship at Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories focused on Good Lab Practices, and roles as a lifeguard and swim instructor at Lancaster Family YMCA Association, in addition to caregiving at Senior Helpers. Education includes a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from Penn State College of Medicine and a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from Messiah University.
Clinic for Special Children
The Clinic for Special Children was established in 1989 as a non-profit medical home for Amish and Mennonite children and adults with rare genetic disorders. The Clinic serves its patients by translating advances in genetics into timely diagnoses and accessible, comprehensive medical care, and by developing better understanding of heritable diseases. Work at the Clinic is focused on three major goals: - Deliver effective and affordable diagnosis and comprehensive care for individuals with genetic conditions. - Develop innovative laboratory methods that serve the needs of patients and families. - Expand the capability for clinical studies, education, and training in genetic medicine.