Biography:

Bronwyn is a science communicator, educator and writer at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, where she is responsible for public and professional engagement with genomic medicine. For the past twenty years, Bronwyn has focused on engaging a diverse range of audiences with emerging technologies: particularly genetics, genomics and molecular biology. She has worked in Australia, the USA and the UK, curating museum and science centre exhibitions, producing online and broadcast media, and developing educational programs for school students, teachers, professionals and public audiences. Her most recent role in the UK was to establish and manage a multifaceted public engagement program for the largest genome centre in Europe, where she supported researchers in diverse collaborations with broadcasters, educators, artists, and producers.

Presentations:

• How we can learn from the science-based public debates of the past (and present) and use that knowledge to shape those of the future?