Haskins Olney, Ann

Haskins Olney begins her interview by describing her education path and interest in genetics. She discusses starting at UNMC at the Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI) and Buehler’s influence on her early career. She details the evolution of the field of genetics, how medical geneticists work with families, and how MMI helps with genetics. She describes her advice to students and the importance of MMI to Nebraska. Haskins Olney describes the impact Sanger and Buehler had at MMI as well as both rewarding and frustrating memories working with families. She describes progression in the field of genetics and growth and support for genetics at MMI. She details reaching and interacting with rural Nebraska. Haskins Olney concludes her interview by reflecting on her future in retirement, growth of the field, lessons learned during her career, and Buehler’s and Sanger’s impact on the field of genetics as a whole.

Transcript of an interview with Dr. Ann Haskins Olney.