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Personal profile
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
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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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
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The development of a reporting form for peer observation of online learning courses: An e-Delphi consensus study of educators working in Health Professions Education
Orsini, C., Jennings, B., Rodrigues, V. & Tricio, J., Nov 2023, In: European Journal of Dental Education. 27, 4, p. 1088-1097 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Understanding how educational interventions improve treatment adherence in patients with familial hypercholesterolaemia: a systematic review
Massey, H., Jennings, B. & Miedzybrodzka, Z., Feb 2023, In: Journal of Community Genetics. 14, p. 5–15 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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What motivates clinical educators to teach? A systematic review and framework synthesis based on Self-determination Theory
Orsini, C., Imafuku, R., Jennings, B., Kusurkar, R. & Tricio, J., 1 Jun 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
Activities
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AMEE International Conference
Barbara Jennings (Presenter) & Cesar Orsini (Speaker)
25 Sep 2024 → 28 Sep 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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Northern Ireland Clinical Education Day
Barbara Jennings (Speaker)
13 Sep 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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AMEE Anual Conference
Cesar Orsini (Speaker), Barbara Jennings (Contributor) & Veena Rodrigues (Contributor)
Aug 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference