As a Board Certified PA and Genetic Counseling Manager, Candace Muss, PA-C, LCGC, blends medical expertise with heartfelt compassion.

At Nemours Children’s Hospital in Wilmington, Del., Muss tackles the challenges of rare genetic conditions while supporting families through some of the most difficult moments of their lives.

“Having to be the voice that tells a family their future will involve raising a child with complex medical issues is devastating and leaves a lasting impact on me,” Muss said. “I remember every one of those children and families.”

As January – designated as National Birth Defects Awareness Month – shines a spotlight on the role of genetics in understanding and addressing birth defects, we asked Muss to share a bit about her role in pediatric genetic counseling.

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