Genetics Research Awareness via Community Engagement
Deliver information on genetics and genetics testing in a way that can be understood and applied to real life. We aim to produce educational materials which are ‘bitesize’ and easy to understand.
We attend festivals and events where we can engage with people and instigate dialogue on genetics. We use various activities to try and make genetics fun and truly inclusive.
We are conducting research at community level to identify current attitudes and areas of under representation in genetics research. We are currently conducting a survey.
We are a team of researchers passionate about all things genetics related and our mission is to increase knowledge and understanding of this fascinating field, for all.

Dr Kaustubh Adhikari
Senior Lecturer in statistics

Dr Anood Sohail Lecturer in Precision Medicine

Dr Vinay Kathotia
Lecturer in Mathematics Education

Dr Colette Christiansen
Staff Tutor and Senior Lecturer in Mathematics and Statistics

Dr Jitka Vseteckova
Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Wellbeing

Dr Wendi Bacon
Senior Lecturer in Health Science

Dr Claire Kotecki
Lecturer, Faculty of Science

Naznin Akter
Research Assistant

Echo Dyer
Impact Manager (former)

Sophie Roberts
Policy Engagement Manager (former)

Lisa Robinson
Community Engagement Manager (former)

Nicola Salter
Public Engagement Manager (former)

Mona Jethwa
Public Engagement Officer (former)

Mahbooba Sultana
Public Engagement Officer (former)

Marisa Loach
Research Student

Soumya Paria
Research Student (former)

Mahfuzur Khokan
Research Student (former)

Andrea Giardina
Research Student

Sas Amoah
Digital Media Producer

Claudia Torres
Assistant Producer

Marcus Young
Digital Media Producer

Prof Yannis Pappas
University of Bedfordshire

Dr Gillian Hunter
Glasgow Caledonian University

Dr Debbie Kennett
University College London

Merian Adjei

Lizzy Vimbisai Pswarai

Henna Nabi

Kapisha Paramanantham
We are currently conducting some research on attitudes towards genetic testing, via a short 3-5 minute survey.
We welcome anyone who would like to take part.