About Genetic Experts
Since 2021, Genetic Experts has been providing trusted access to advanced genetic testing, specialist genetic counselling and personalised clinical guidance.
Our Story
After years working in NHS clinical genetics, we founded Genetic Experts to give patients more time, clearer explanations and faster access to specialist care without compromising clinical standards. We wanted to make expert genetic counselling accessible to everyone who needs it, helping people make informed decisions with confidence.
Our Laboratory Partners
We work with a number of trusted specialist laboratories to arrange genetic testing for our patients. All of the laboratories we use are accredited to ISO 15189, an international standard for medical laboratories. This means they have been independently assessed for the quality and reliability of their services, including how they manage samples, carry out testing, report results and maintain high standards of safety and accuracy.
Using accredited laboratories helps us provide patients and healthcare professionals with confidence that genetic test results are produced by laboratories that meet recognised standards for quality and competence.
We choose the most appropriate laboratory depending on the type of genetic test needed. Different laboratories have particular areas of strength, so this helps ensure each test is sent to a laboratory with relevant expertise.
- Nonacus Genetics has strong expertise in oncology and cancer genomics, so this is where we send the majority of cancer-related genetic tests.
- Blueprint Genetics has an excellent reputation in rare disease testing, and we use Blueprint for many general genetic testing panels.
- PreventionGenetics has expertise in triplet repeat disorders, such as C9orf72-related amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and Huntington's disease.
- Fulgent Genetics offers an excellent range of preconception carrier screening tests.
- GenSeq may be used where its testing options are most appropriate for an individual patient's needs.
Our partner laboratories provide specialist clinical reports. These reports are then reviewed by our expert team, who explain what the results mean and provide personalised advice based on each person's situation.
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Meet Our Experts
Vicki Kiesel
CEO and Founder
AHCS 17302Vicki Kiesel is the CEO and founder of Genetic Experts and one of the UK's leading specialists in cancer genomics and genetic counselling. With more than 20 years of clinical experience, she is recognised nationally for her expertise, strategic leadership, and commitment to ethical, clinically actionable genomic medicine. She is the Chair of the Genomics Expert Advisory Group for the East Midlands Cancer Alliance and Lead Genetic Counsellor for the LNR Genomic Service. She lectures at the University of Leicester, serves as a GCRAB assessor, and has acted as a medical advisor for BBC dramas and appeared on television and radio programmes including Doctor in the House and DNA Family Secrets.
Read Vicki's full profile →Sarah Durell
Principal Genetic Counsellor
AHCS 16978Sarah Durell is an AHCS Registered Genetic Counsellor with more than 30 years of experience in genomic medicine. She has supported thousands of individuals and families affected by inherited cancers and a wide range of rare genetic conditions, providing clear, compassionate, and clinically grounded genetic counselling. Her extensive NHS career spans cancer genetics, rare disease genomics, and complex diagnostic pathways. She is actively involved in AGNC Working Parties, serves as an NSHCS STP Training Officer and GCRAB Assessor, and is known for her calm, clear, and deeply supportive approach.
Nilotpal Chauhan
Principal Genetic Counsellor
AHCS 39597Nilotpal Chauhan provides genomic counselling across multiple specialties, including hereditary cancer syndromes, rare genetic conditions, cardiac and neurogenetic disorders, and prenatal genomics. She is known for her calm, empathetic communication style and her ability to guide individuals through complex genomic information with clarity and compassion. She actively supports the future genomic workforce as a contact for Genomic Counselling STP trainees within the LNR region, coordinating placements and supporting competency development.
Bethany Stafford Smith
Genetic Counsellor
AHCS 72998Bethany is an AHCS Registered Genetic Counsellor with over four years of clinical experience. She holds an MSc with distinction in Genetic and Genomic Counselling from Cardiff University. Passionate about supporting individuals and families as they navigate complex genetic information, she is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centred care. Alongside her clinical work, Bethany is actively involved in research, has contributed to several publications, and is recognised for her expertise in Lynch syndrome, successfully leading the East Midlands Expert Network for the past two years.
Niamh Marshall
Genetic Counsellor
HCPC CS024058Niamh is an experienced HCPC Registered Genetic Counsellor with a strong background in supporting individuals and families affected by a wide range of genetic conditions and cancers. With a calm, compassionate approach, they specialise in helping people understand complex genetic information in a way that feels clear, accessible, and empowering. Currently working with Unique, a support group for rare chromosome and gene disorders, their work focuses on clinical accuracy and providing the emotional support needed to make informed decisions.
Lily White
Genetic Counsellor
HCPC CS024054Lily White is an HCPC registered Genetic Counsellor with experience across the full spectrum of genomic medicine. She has particular expertise in PALB2 guidance and has developed clinical protocols in this area, contributing to improved consistency and quality of care. With a calm, compassionate approach, she specialises in helping people understand complex genetic information clearly and accessibly, ensuring clinical accuracy while providing essential emotional support for informed health and family planning decisions.
Kirsty Guiton
Practice Manager
Kirsty Guiton provides essential operational and patient-facing support within Genetic Experts UK, bringing strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and a warm, professional manner. Her responsibilities include data entry, record management, coordinating appointments, and patient liaison to ensure a smooth and efficient service. Before joining, Kirsty spent over 30 years working as a self-employed nanny and served as Chairperson of the Lincoln Toy Library for a decade. She continues to develop her skills in bookkeeping and business administration.