CV
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A highly entrepreneurial researcher who designs and delivers cutting edge social science research for the Wellcome Genome Campus, Cambridge, UK
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Head of the Social Science and Ethics Group
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Course tutor MSt Genomic Medicine at University of Cambridge (lead for counselling and Elsi modules)
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Explores the social and ethical impact of genomics on people.
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Continually asking - how is society responding to genomic technology?
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Utilises both quantitative and qualitative research methods to gather empirical data on attitudes, beliefs and values about genomics.
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An enthusiastic communicator who thrives on stimulating discussion, motivating others and inspiring change.
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Produces outcomes that have a practical value, e.g. films that can be used in teaching and public engagement.
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Is a subject matter expert on ethics for Health Education England's training for all health professionals taking consent for the 100k Genomes Project.
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Experienced genetic counsellor who has co-written the core curriculum for genetic counselling training in the UK.
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Current Vice-chair of the Association of Genetic Nurses and Counsellors in the UK and ROI.
Dr Middleton has had two parallel careers:
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The first as a registered genetic counsellor working within various regional clinical departments in the National Health Service in the UK.
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The second as an academic social scientist specialising in research into the social impact of genetic technology and services on people. Has a particular interest in how individuals and families understand and relate to genetic/genomic information.
Expertise
Genetic counselling research and practice
Questionnaire design
Qualitative and quantitative methods
Creation of genetic counselling policy
Specialist Interests
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Attitudes towards the sharing of incidental findings from whole genome studies
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Attitudes towards genetic testing for deafness
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Attitudes towards access of genetic counselling services
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Breast/ovarian cancer clinical work
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Counselling supervision
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Transcultural genetic counselling
2010 - present
2010 - present