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Research Associate & Engagement/Communications Manager, Department of Twin Research, King's College London

As a science engagement manager and a scientist, I enjoy bridging the gap between scientists and the public by communicating science in a clear, exciting and inspiring way.

When I am wearing my scientist cap, I work on survey-based diet, health and behavioural research at the Department of Twin Research to identify the genetic/environmental factors associated with ageing, pain and chronic disease. I also work with collaborators on new research projects.

With my engagement cap on, I am responsible for the Department's science engagement programme to over 9000 twin research volunteers. I am Chair of the Department's volunteer advisory panel (www.twinsuk.ac.uk/twin-zone/twin-volunteer-advisory-panel/) and am passionate about the role of patient and public involvement (PPI) in the research process and also the importance and benefits of keeping channels of communication open in an interdisciplinary environment.

Experience

  • 2006–present
    Research Associate & Engagement/Communications Manager , King's College London
  • 2000–2005
    Research Associate/ Genetic Counsellor, Department of Neurology, Columbia University, New York

Education

  • 2002 
    American Board of Medical Genetics and American Board of Genetic Counselling, Certified in General Genetics and Genetic Counselling
  • 2000 
    Mount Sinai School of Medicine, MSc in Genetic Counselling
  • 1998 
    Imperial College School of Medicine, PhD in Human Genetics
  • 1994 
    University College London, BSc in Human Genetics

Publications

  • 2015
    Evaluating the Consent Preferences of UK Research Volunteers for Genetic and Clinical Studies. PLoS One, PLOS ONE
  • 2014
    The structure of genetic and environmental risk factors for dimensional representations of DSM-5 obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders, JAMA Psychiatry
  • 2013
    Female interpersonal dependency: genetic and environmental components and its relationship to depression as a function of age. , Aging Ment. Health
  • 2012
    Genes contributing to pain sensitivity in the normal population: an exome sequencing study, PLOS Genet
  • 2010
    A survey of UK public interest in internet-based personal genome testing. , PLOS ONE
  • 1999
    Forced MyHCIIB expression following targeted genetic manipulation of conditionally immortalized muscle precursor cells. , Exp Cell Res

Professional Memberships

  • Association of Genetic Nurses and Counsellors.