Nicci Bartley

Dr Nicci Bartley is an academic researcher at The University of Sydney with expertise in cancer genomics, patient decision-making, and psychosocial oncology. Her work focuses on understanding patient perspectives regarding genomic testing, communication of genetic results, and the psychological impact of cancer diagnoses. She has contributed to studies on vaccine hesitancy in cancer patients, family communication of genetic information, and the ethical implications of genomic tissue use. Her research also addresses palliative care and bereavement models, with recent grants focused on implementing bereavement care services and improving shared decision-making in genomic testing. Bartley holds a PhD from the University of Sydney and has collaborated extensively with international teams on genomic sequencing studies.

• Education: BPsych (Hons) from University of Newcastle, MEval from University of Melbourne, PhD from University of Sydney

Her research interests prioritize patient-centered approaches to genomic medicine, including consent processes, uncertainty management, and behavioral outcomes of genetic testing. Key themes in her work include cancer recurrence fears, health literacy in genomic contexts, and the ethical dimensions of biobanking. Bartley has published over 50 papers in journals like Patient Education and Counseling, Genetics in Medicine, and Psycho-Oncology.

Recent grants include projects on bereavement care implementation (2023-2025) and collaborative studies on genomic testing consent platforms. She has co-led studies on international bereavement models and the psychosocial impact of tumor profiling results.