Bassett, Lori

Director of Communications

Bassett, Lori

Following several years in clinical practice as a prenatal, pediatric and cancer genetic counselor, Lori joined the Greenwood Genetic Center in 2007 as a marketing and public relations representative for the diagnostic laboratory. In 2010 she assumed the position of Head of the Center’s Office of Communications and was named as Director of Communications in 2020. She works closely with all divisions of GGC to promote the activities of the Center. Lori is a member of the National Society of Genetic Counselors and is certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling.

Contact Information

Office (864)388-1061
Fax (864) 388-1062
[email protected]

Education

  • B.S., Biology, Furman University, 1996
  • M.S., Genetic Counseling, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, 1998

Lucy's Story

When our daughter Lucy had a metabolic crisis at 7 days old, we were shocked and devastated to find out that she was born with a rare genetic disorder (MSUD). Her newborn screening results did not make it back in time to prevent the crisis, and no one at our local hospital was familiar with the disease. They did not know how to treat her. Calls were made to Greenwood Genetic Center to confirm her diagnosis and guide her care. Dr. Champaigne and Ami...

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