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Biography
In 2002, Barbara Jennings joined the inaugural team that designed the Norwich Medical School undergraduate curriculum. She is the academic lead for the MBBS genetics theme and contributes to curriculum development in genetics and genomics at UEA and in national networks. Barbara also leads the school’s faculty-development-programme. In 2016, Barbara became a senior fellow of Advance HE (HEA). Barbara’s career has spanned academic research posts, a clinical role in molecular diagnostics for the NHS, and international collaborations in genetics research, medical education, and curriculum design. A list of Barbara’s publications can be found on the ORCID database.
Barbara is an associate editor for AMEE’s online journal MedEdPublish and in 2020, she was lead author for a genetics textbook published by Oxford University Press called Genetics in Medicine.
Barbara contributes to national and international projects about technology-enhanced learning; genetic epidemiology; reflective peer-observation in faculty development; and open-access publishing and education.
Key Responsibilities
Administrative Roles for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught Programmes:
- From 2017 MClinEd Module Lead (MED7020F Leading Contemporary Clinical Education)
- From 2016 Academic Lead for MED faculty-development programme
- From 2002 Genetics Theme Lead for MBBS programmes
Teaching Interests
Undergraduate teaching roles include problem-based-learning (PBL) facilitation; the delivery of seminars and lectures; and supervising student selected studies. I also deliver online webinars or asynchronous online workshops for undergraduate and postgraduate modules.
I am an experienced supervisor and examiner for postgraduate researchers who complete PhD and MD degrees or Masters-level dissertations. Topics supervised include: the use of genomic technology including the diagnostic potential of circulating tumour DNA; the genetics of cholesteatoma; genetic epidemiology of folate metabolism; and the principles of genomics education and medical education.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Keywords
- Genetics
- Cancer Genetics
- Pharmacogenetics
- Genetic Epidemiology
- Higher Education
- Medical Education
- Technology Enhanced Learning
- Genetics Education
- Problem-Based Learning
- Peer Observation
- Free open access medical education
- faculty development
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Projects
- 8 Finished
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Genetics of Cholesteatoma - James Paget University Hospital funds
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
3/10/16 → 2/10/18
Project: Research
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Epidemiology of Cholesteatoma in the UK Biobank
Wilson, E., Jennings, B. A., Khondoker, M., Philpott, C. M., Prinsley, P. & Brewer, D. S., Mar 2025, In: Clinical Otolaryngology. 50, 2, p. 316-329 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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What influences clinical educators’ motivation to teach? A BEME systematic review and framework synthesis based on Self-determination Theory. BEME Review No. 90
Orsini, C., Imafuku, R., Jennings, B., Neufeld, A., Tricio, J. & Kusurkar, R. A., May 2025, In: Medical Teacher. 47, 5, p. 779-787 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Creating and curating open educational resources (GeNotes) to support genomic medicine – a faculty, and curriculum development initiative
Jennings, B., Tatton-Brown, K., Frost, A., Kelly, A., Bogue, D. & Szczepanik, C., 10 Sept 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase gene variants for predicting grade 4-5 fluoropyrimidine-induced toxicity: FUSAFE individual patient data meta-analysis
Le Teuff, G., Cozic, N., Boyer, J-C., Boige, V., Diasio, R. B., Taieb, J., Meulendijks, D., Palles, C., Schwab, M., Deenen, M. J., Largiadèr, C. R., Marinaki, A., Jennings, B. A., Wettergren, Y., Di Paolo, A., Gross, E., Budai, B., Ackland, S. P., van Kuilenburg, A. B. P., McLeod, H. L., & 10 others, 23 Mar 2024, In: British Journal of Cancer. 130, 5, p. 808–818 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Loss of function variants and locus heterogeneity in familial cholesteatoma
Cardenas, R., Prinsley, P., Philpott, C., Bhutta, M. F., Wilson, E., Brewer, D. & Jennings, B., 4 Jan 2024, p. P03.007.C.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
Activities
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AMEE International Conference
Barbara Jennings (Presenter) & Cesar Orsini (Speaker)
25 Sept 2024 → 28 Sept 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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Northern Ireland Clinical Education Day
Barbara Jennings (Speaker)
13 Sept 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Invited talk
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Lead External Examiner at Ulster University
Barbara Jennings (Examiner)
2023 → 2026Activity: Examination
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NHS Genomics Education Centre - GeNotes initiative (Event)
Barbara Jennings (Peer reviewer)
2022 → 2023Activity: Editorial work › Publication editorial role
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MedEdPublish Reviewers Workshop
Barbara Jennings (Panel Member)
Aug 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop or seminar