Faculty and Staff Profile

Tracy Lowe

Educational Background

Ph.D. Health Care Genetics
Clemson University 2020

MS Nursing
Clemson University 2011

BS Nursing
Clemson University 1995

Courses Taught

Current Courses:
NURS 8090 Pathophysiology for Advanced Nursing (2013 - present) MS/DNP
NURS 3330 Health Care Genetics (2023 - present) BST/BSA/ASD

Past Courses:
NURS 3300 Research in Nursing
NURS H3280 Honors Seminar I
NURS H3300 Honors Research in Nursing
NURS H4200 Senior Honors Seminar I
NURS H4280 Senior Honors Seminar II

Profile

I began teaching full-time at Clemson University in 2016. Prior to this time, I was a part-time lecturer and found that I enjoyed the student interactions and mentoring students through the research process. This love of nursing education has translated into my current position as an assistant professor in translational research, which allows me to continue my research pursuits while educating students related to genomics and health care.

Research Interests

My research interests include newborn screening, rare genetic diseases, inherited cancers, and nursing education.

Research Publications

McWhorter, N.Y., Lowe, T.B., Sarasua, S.M., Farrell, C.L., & Gillingham, M.B. (2026).
Dietary intake variability in patients with phenylketonuria and its impact on blood phenylalanine: implications for clinical trial design from the PHEFREE longitudinal natural history study. Submitted to Molecular Genetics and Metabolism. (currently under review)

McWhorter, N.Y., Lowe, T.B., Sarasua, S.M., Farrell, C.L., & Gillingham, M.B. (2026). Insufficient diet management and monitoring of patients during phase 2 and 3 pharmaceutical clinical trials: A narrative review with a systematic approach. Nutrition. 139:112861. doi: 10.1016/j.nut.2025.112861

McWhorter, N.Y., Lowe, T.B., Sarasua, S.M., Farrell, C.L., & Gillingham, M.B. (2025). Evaluation of dietary management and monitoring practices in pharmaceutical clinical trials for inborn errors of metabolism. Nutrition, 143. https://doi.org/10.1016.j.nut.2025.113024

Ozmirzrak, P., Boccuto, L., Lowe, T., Davis, S., & DeLuca, J. (2025). Online education for genetic diseases: A systematic review. Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases. https://doi.org/10.1186/s/13023-025-03809-x

VanSickle, EA, Sarasua, SM, Lowe, T, Farrell, CL, Boccuto, L, Schwartz, C, Pegg, AE, Peron, A, Faundes, V, Ganapathi, M, Chung, WK, Ziegler, A, Hofstede, F, Prouteau, C, Steindl, K, Olson, C, Devinsky, O, Mastracci, TL, Casero, RA Jr, Stewart, TM, Gilmour, S, Koerner, T, Kutler, MJ, Rajasekaran, S, Michael J, Bachmann, AS, Bupp, CP. (2025). Genetic and Phenotypic Features of the Five Known Polyaminopathies: A Critical Narrative Review. American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A. 2025 Dec 18. doi: 10.1002/ajmga.70029. Online ahead of print. PMID: 41410504

Bridges, Temple, & Lowe. (2025). Angelman syndrome: Multidisciplinary management. Journal of Pediatric Health Care. doi : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedhc.2025.06.005

McWhorter, Lowe, Sarasua, Farrell, & Gillingham. (2025). Insufficient diet management and monitoring of patients during phase 2 and 3 pharmaceutical clinical trials: A narrative review with a systematic approach. Nutrition, 139. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nut.2025.112861

Stewart, L., Koci, A., Lowe, T.B., Patterson, W.G., Farrell, C.L., Withycombe, J.S. (2024). Sharing genomic tumor sequencing results with patients: Experiences of advanced practice oncology providers. Journal of the Advanced Practitioner in Oncology. doi: https://10.6004/jadpro.2024.15.8.17

Lowe, T., Boyd, J., Shu, L., DeLuca, J. (2023). Providers’ Perspectives Related to Parents’ Choice of Pediatric Provider of Record and Newborn Screening: A qualitative study. Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, 14, 1-8. doi: https://10.1177/21501319231190274

Lowe, T., DeLuca, J., Abenavoli, L., & Boccuto, L. (2023). Pancreatic Cancer and the Family Connection: The Role of Advanced Practitioners in Screening and Educating Genetically At-Risk Individuals. Journal of the Advanced Practitioner in Oncology, 14(6), 533-539. doi: https://10.6004/jadpro.2023.14.6.6

Lowe, T., DeLuca, J., Abenavoli, L., & Boccuto, L. (2023). Familial Pancreatic Cancer: A Case Study and Review of the Psychosocial Effects of Diagnoses on Families. Hereditary Cancer in Clinical Practice, 21(1). https://doi: 10.1186/s13053-023-00261-5

Ozmizrak,. P., Boccuto, L., Lowe, T.B., & DeLuca, J. (2023). Attitudes Towards Technology in Healthcare Among Hybrid Online Nursing Students. Canadian Journal of Nursing Informatics, 18(2). https://tinyurl.com/2eby9fdb

Lowe, T.B., DeLuca, J., & Arnold, G. (2021). Neurocognitive, Neuropsychiatric, and Neurological Outcomes Associated with Phenylalanine Hydroxylase Deficiency: Assessment Considerations for Nurse Practitioners. Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing, e12312. https://doi: 10.1111/jspn.12312

Lowe, T.B., DeLuca, J., & Arnold, G. (2020). Similarities and Differences in Key Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management Approaches for PAH Deficiency in the United States and Europe. Accepted for publication (2020). Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases, 15(1).. doi: https://10.1186/s13023-020-01541-2

Montgomery, S., Brouwer, W. A., Everett, P. C., Hassen, E., Lowe, T., McGreal, S. B., & Eggert, J. (2017). Genetics in the clinical setting: What nurses need to know to provide the best patient care. American Nurse Today, 12(10).

Honors and Awards

2011 Master of Excellence Award in Nursing
2020 Doctoral Student Academic Excellence Award

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