Jen Gentsch, MSN, RN

Jen Gentsch, MSN, RN

Research Nurse Coordinator II

Jen is a Registered Nurse that obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Maryville University in 2014 and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree from Goldfarb School of Nursing. She has been with the Cruchaga Lab for 5 years and before that, she was an Operating Room nurse. She has been a genetics coordinator for several studies involving neurodegeneration and other general diseases including the Knight ADRC, LOAD/NIA-AD FBS, Parkinsonism, Dystonia, and the most recent Human Connectome Project – The Aging Adult Brain Connectome (AABC). In her free time, she likes to play games with friends and family, aerobic dance, listen to music, be outdoors, and learn and try new things.

Joanne Norton, MSN, RN, PMHCNS-BC

Joanne Norton, MSN, RN, PMHCNS-BC

ADRC Genetic Studies Coordinator

Joanne's duties include recruiting participants for the ADRC Genetics Core family studies, performing in-person and over-the-phone assessments of memory and thinking, and organizing and maintaining all of the samples received from participants. In her off time, she enjoys baking, cross stitching, knitting, crochet, sewing, and photography. She attends local anime conventions with her daughter on a regular basis.

Olga Valdez, BS

Olga Valdez, BS

Clinical Research Coordinator

Olga has a BS in psychology from Universidad Valle de Bravo, Mexico, a Certification in Phlebotomy, and is currently working toward a degree in nursing. She loves hiking with my family and friends. She also enjoys a good cup of tea or coffee and a good book.