Arianna Tucci

Arianna Tucci is a Clinical Associate Professor in Genomic Medicine at Queen Mary University of London's Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, affiliated with the William Harvey Research Institute's Clinical Pharmacology and Precision Medicine Centre. She holds an honorary consultant role in Clinical Genetics. Her expertise bridges clinical practice and genomic research, focusing on neurological disorders.

Education: MBBS from the University of Milan (Italy), PhD in neurogenetics from University College London (UK). Career highlights include work at Genomic England and securing an MRC Clinician Scientist Award (2019).

Research focuses on genetic basis of neurological disorders, particularly DNA repeat expansions. Her work pioneered NHS implementation of whole genome sequencing for repeat expansion disorders, published in The Lancet Neurology (2022). Current projects analyze population-scale genomic datasets (Genomics England/UK Biobank) and familial transmission patterns of DNA repeats.

Key achievements include advancing diagnostics for ataxias, spastic paraplegia, and intellectual disability through genomic technologies. Awards include the prestigious MRC Clinician Scientist Award.

Advises two PhD students and collaborates with teams at UCL and Brain Research UK. Active in precision medicine initiatives and public engagement.