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Dr. Helen Hanson is a Consultant in Cancer Genetics at the Peninsula Regional Genetics Service, Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and holds an NIHR Senior Investigator Fellowship at the Exeter NIHR Biomedical Research Centre. Affiliated with the University of Exeter Medical School, she focuses on improving clinical care for patients with inherited cancer predispositions.
- Education: BSc in Molecular Medicine and Genetics from King’s College, London
- MBBS from Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’ Medical School, London
- MD (Res) from the Institute of Cancer Research, London (2011)
Her research centers on bridging gene discovery and clinical care for rare genetic cancer syndromes, particularly TP53 mutations and Li-Fraumeni syndrome. She collaborates nationally and internationally to develop clinical guidelines.
Scientific Awards:
- NIHR Senior Investigator Fellowship
Helen leads initiatives like the CanGene-CanVar project, funded by a £4.3 million Cancer Research UK catalyst award, aiming to enhance patient outcomes through translational research and guideline implementation.
