The Scottish Healthcare Genetics
Public Engagement Network

Education sub-group

The Education sub-group has two main aims:

• To provide a point of liaison and communication with those designing and delivering genetics education within the range of educational institutions in Scotland from schools through to higher education

• To provide formal training and other opportunities for shared learning which will increase capability and capacity for public engagement in healthcare genetics

Members of the Education sub-group

Prof Jack Jackson
Chair

Retired Assistant Chief Inspector, HM Inspectorate of Education and visiting professor of curricular studies at the University of Strathclyde

Dr Marit Boot

Former science engagement officer at the Office of the Chief Scientific Advisor of the Scottish Government, now Network Manager of the network for Children with Exceptional Healthcare Needs (CEN).

Dr Sheelagh Frame

Dr Sharon Macnab

Science Learning Manager at Glasgow Science Centre

Ms Lorna Sibbett

Senior Teaching Fellow and Schools Liaison Officer, School of Biology, University of St Andrews

Mrs Marjorie Smith

Biology Teacher at Dollar Academy and Development Officer for SAPS/SSERC