Speakers

Francesca is a Clinical Scientist in Genomics, holding professional registration in both the UK and the EU.  

Her journey in healthcare science started in 2017, and since then, she has gained experience in different roles and genomic laboratories, which gave her a realistic understanding of the diverse needs of the diagnostic workforce. Francesca discovered her passion for equality, collaborative working and transformation when she was a Pre-Registration Clinical Scientist at the West Midlands Regional Genetics Laboratory. Her experience in managing education, training and engagement programmes allowed her to join East Genomics and the Genomics Training Academy as a GLH Scientist Educator Lead. 

She is also the Scientific Co-Chair of the Workforce Development Committee at the Association for Clinical Genomic Science, where she works with a variety of stakeholders to support healthcare scientists from every background, area of work and part of the UK. She is also a proud representative of minority groups, healthcare science disciplines and the Health and Care Professions Council, as a Professional Lead for the NSHCS Quality Standards Committee.