Liga Bivina, M.S., L.C.G.C.
Philosophy of Care
Liga Bivina recognizes that each individual has unique preferences and circumstances that are ever
changing. Plans surrounding genetic diagnosis and testing should be individualized based on each
person’s needs and desires. Her goal is to equip patients with the knowledge needed to make these
decisions, empowering them to be in control of their health management and future.
Clinical Interests
Liga Bivina is a genetic counselor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Genomic
Medicine. She sees children, adults, and their families for a variety of indications. She serves as
the UC Davis NF/Ras Pathway Genetics Clinic Coordinator and has experience caring for
individuals with Lysosomal Storage Disorders receiving Enzyme Replacement Therapy (ERT). She
enjoys building relationships with patients and families and working to help improve their quality
of life.
Research/Academic Interests
Title
Specialty
Division
Center/Program Affiliation
Liga Bivina oversees clinical trials related to lysosomal storage disorders.
Genetic Counselor
Genetic Counseling, Pediatric Genetics and Genomic Medicine
Genomic Medicine
Genome Center
UC Davis MIND Institute
Address/Phone
Additional Phone
UC Davis MIND Institute, 2825 50th St. Sacramento, CA 95817
Department Phone: 916-703-0300
Department Fax: 916-703-0350
Department Referral Phone: 916-703-0317
Languages
Education
Latvian
M.S., University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 2010
B.S., UC Davis, Davis CA 2005
Board Certifications
American Board of Genetic Counseling
California State Licensed Genetic Counselor
Professional Memberships
American Board of Genetic Counseling
National Society of Genetic Counselors
Liga Bivina, M.S., L.C.G.C.
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