Rachel is a geneticist with a passion for communicating health and care research. She joined the team in 2018 and was appointed as a Communications and Engagement Manager in 2022. She has a PhD in Genetics from the University of Birmingham and 12 years’ postdoctoral research experience at University of Edinburgh and Newcastle University. Over her academic career Rachel applied her genetics knowledge to advance different fields of medical research. As well as research she gained experience in a variety of activities including public engagement and teaching.
Her work at the HRC includes: developing and managing content for our website, social media and reports; organising training courses and championing Research Inclusion. She sees her role as a fantastic opportunity to help facilitate and communicate the activities and impact of our HRC.
• You need communications advice and support • You want advice on how to use NIHR branding • You have content for social media or the website • You need materials produced to support your HRC related activity, such as publications and brochures • You need to discuss press opportunities, including liaison with the Trust and University Press Office teams
