Julie Cohen

Julie Cohen, ScM, CGC, is the Director of Genetic Counseling Services at Kennedy Krieger Institute and an Associate Professor of Neurology and Genetic Medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She is nationally and internationally recognized for her clinical and research expertise in leukodystrophies, genetic neurodevelopmental disorders, and rare disease. A leader in integrating genomic testing into clinical care, she has developed innovative service delivery models that expand access to genetic counseling. She established the first neurology genetic counselor role at Kennedy Krieger and has led the program’s growth over the past 17 years into a comprehensive, institute-wide service.