Sylvia Au

Sylvia Mann Au, M.S., C.G.C. has been the Hawaii State Genetics Coordinator since the Genetics Program was started within the Department of Health in 1993.  In her position, Ms. Au has responsibility for assessment, assurance and policy development in the areas of genetics, newborn screening, birth defects and other related areas such as chronic disease.  She has also been the principal investigator on several federally funded projects to assess the genetic service and newborn screening needs of professionals and families; using the needs assessment information to plan activities to address the identified needs; and implement and evaluate the activities.  Currently, she is leading three federally funded multi-state projects: 1) With co-director, Kerry Silvey, the Western States Genetic Services Collaborative; 2) the Newborn Screening False Positives Project; and 3) the Hawai‘i Muscular Dystrophy Surveillance Tracking and Research (MD STARnet) Project.  In addition to her state work, Ms. Au serves on regional and national committees including the Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Genetics, Health and Society.  Ms. Au received her Master’s of Science degree in human genetics and genetic counseling from Sarah Lawrence College.  She is board certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling.