Speakers

Professor Dian Donnai, Manchester Centre for Genomic Medicine, University of Manchester, UK

Positions

• My main research and clinical interests are in Dysmorphology.
• Over the years I have delineated many syndromes and collected cohorts of patients to elucidate the underlying genetic mechanisms.
• I have facilitated regular Dysmorphology meetings within the UK and the European Society for Human Genetics and founded the biennial Manchester Dysmorphology Conference series in 1984.
• I was President of the ESHG and of the UK Clinical Genetics Society I have contributed to shaping genetic services and policy in the UK through my roles as Consultant Advisor in Genetics to the Chief Medical Officer for England.

Areas of special interest

• Dysmorphology
• Health Policy and Genetic Services
• Medical Society Leadership