|
Genome
Education Specialist
Genome British
Columbia
Email: canderson@genomebc.ca
Phone: (604) 738-8072
Dr. Catherine
Anderson is a key member of the team that designs and
delivers a multi-faceted education outreach program
at Genome BC. Dr. Anderson’s goal, in her role
as senior Genome Education Specialist, is to further
the understanding of genomic technologies and data for
everyone, from children to experts. The education outreach
activities created and supported by Genome BC foster
open and knowledgeable discussion about the science
of genomics and its associated societal benefits and
risks.
In addition to fulfilling speaking engagements for a
broad variety of audiences: from high school students
to the general public to scientists Dr. Anderson founded
Geneskool, a non-profit educational program dedicated
to providing participants with hands on opportunities
to investigate the world of genetics.
In addition to her role at Genome BC, Dr. Anderson is
a Clinical Instructor at the University of British Columbia
(UBC). Dr. Anderson received her PhD in Medical Genetics
at UBC in 2002, where she studied the maintenance of
gene silencing in humans. Dr. Anderson then completed
a Post Doctoral position in reproductive health, examining
chromosome abnormalities in pre-eclampsia and was awarded
the first annual Nelly Auersperg Award, given to a 'promising
researcher in the field of women's health'.
|
