Kelly Kohut is a Consultant Genetic Counsellor and clinical researcher with a focus on translating genomic knowledge to improve patient communication, experiences and outcomes.Kelly has a background spanning clinical genetics, education, patient and public engagement and interdisciplinary research. Kelly’s work explores the ethical, psychological, and practical dimensions of genetic testing, with particular interest in supporting individuals to navigate shared decision-making regarding hereditary predisposition to cancer. Kelly’s PhD in Health Sciences involved co-design of the patient information hub and decision aids in the website, Lynch Choices (canchoose.org.uk). As part of her postgraduate research at the University of Exeter Biomedical Research Centre, she collaborates with clinicians, scientists, and community partners to translate emerging genomic discoveries into meaningful health outcomes. Kelly is committed to reducing health inequalities in genetic services, fostering patient‑centred research practices and promoting the integration of genomics within public health frameworks.
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