Gemma Shireby
STP Trainee Genomic Counsellor at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
London, England, United Kingdom
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Top SchoolGemma Shireby is a genomic counsellor-in-training and experienced genetics data manager with eight years of research and bioinformatics experience focused on epigenetics and complex disease, notably Alzheimer’s disease. She completed a PhD in Epigenetics/Genomics at the University of Exeter after an MSc with distinction from King’s College London and progressed from bioinformatician and postdoctoral roles into senior data stewardship at UCL. Gemma combines hands-on analysis of genetics and methylation datasets with practical data management and research leadership, translating complex genomic evidence into clinically relevant insights. Now training at Great Ormond Street Hospital, she brings a rare mix of patient-facing genomics training and deep computational expertise that supports both research discovery and clinical translation.
8 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Biology with Psychology, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 1st BSc (Hons), Biology with Psychology, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 1st BSc (Hons) at Queen Mary University of LondonPhD, Epigenetics / Genomics, PhD, Epigenetics / Genomics at University of ExeterMaster of Science (MSc), Genes, Environment and Development, Distinction, Master of Science (MSc), Genes, Environment and Development, Distinction at King's College London
Github Skills (1)
automation1
Programming languages (1)
Github contributions (5)
gemmashireby/CorticalClock
Apr 2020 - Mar 2021
Contributions:27 commits, 26 pushes, 1 branch in 11 months
gemmashireby/BDR_neuropathology_EWAS
Mar 2022 - Aug 2022
Contributions:1 release, 6 pushes, 1 branch in 5 months
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