Catherine Joynson
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Catherine Joynson
@CathJoynson
Tweeting personally mostly about genomics, ethics & engagement. Head of Engagement @UK_Biobank. Previously @Nuffbioethics

🧬@UK_Biobank makes a huge contribution to science. Its research has the potential to detect Parkinson’s sooner, and tackle heart disease. This week @michelledonelan visited Manchester Science Park to officially mark the future site of UK Biobank’s new £75m centre.

Want to learn more about the different legislation and policy documents that govern health data? 👀 Our NEW Explaining Health Data Policy web page explains everything from data protection legislation to government health data strategies Read more below⤵️ understandingpatientdata.org.uk/explaining-hea…

Are you an #ethics expert who is passionate about transforming health for generations to come? Join #UKBiobank’s Ethics Advisory Committee. Find out more here: ow.ly/b4p950Qu23M











60,000 volunteers from UK Biobank are to have a 2nd set of detailed brain and body scans taken - years after the first set - as part of research into the ageing body. bbc.co.uk/news/health-65…


🧬 Have you shared your genome with @GenomicsEngland? 🚀 Would you like to influence what happens to it next? Our #ParticipantPanel is expanding! See website for further details; apply by 5 June genomicsengland.co.uk/join-participa… A fab opportunity. Do get in touch if you're curious! 👋














