Personal profile
Qualifications
PhD Psychology, The University of Manchester
MSc Health Psychology, The University of Manchester
MA Philosophy and Psychology, The University of Edinburgh
Overview
I have an academic background in philosophy and health psychology, with a focus on applying psychology theory and qualitative research methods to explore ethical and psychosocial dimensions of medicine and healthcare.
My current interests centre on developments in genomics (e.g. screening, clinical trials) – particularly how they are communicated and understood, and the implications of this for experiences of uncertainty, identity, and attachment. I am particularly interested in working with children and families.
My research has had policy and practice impact, which I am keen to continue.
I have teaching and co-supervision experience on MSc Health Psychology and MSc Clinical Science (Genomic Counselling) courses.
I am currently working on the Medical Research Council (MRC) and National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) funded Rare Disease Research UK Platform project 'Ethical Legal and Social Issues in Rare Conditions Research and Clinical Practice' (ELSI).
Methodological knowledge
Qualitative methods
Systematic reviewing and meta-synthesis
Prizes and awards
Runner up for British Society for Genetic Medicine Early Career Poster award, 2025
Shortlisted for European Society of Human Genetics Early Career Poster award, 2025
Winner of UoM Doctoral Academy Best Outstanding Output, 2022
Nominated for UoM Doctoral Academy Best Contribution to Society, 2022
Awarded European Cystic Fibrosis Society travel grant, 2019
Runner up for British Psychological Society Division of Health Psychology Outstanding MSc Thesis award, 2019
Winner of Outstanding Achievement award, UoM MSc Health Psychology, 2018
Memberships of committees and professional bodies
British Society for Genetic Medicine
British Psychological Society
Keywords
- Genetics
- Genomics
- Bioethics
- Health Psychology
- Qualitative Research Methods
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):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Views of children and young adults about Whole Genome Sequencing in newborn screening: a qualitative study
Parfett, M., Johnson, F., Bennett, R. & Ulph, F., Sept 2024, In: European Journal of Human Genetics. 32, 9, p. 1159-1165 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Receiving results of uncertain clinical relevance from population genetic screening: systematic review & meta-synthesis of qualitative research
Johnson, F., Ulph, F., MacLeod, R. & Southern, K. W., 1 May 2022, In: European journal of human genetics : EJHG. 30, 5, p. 520-531 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Development of a clinical decision rule for the early safe discharge of patients with mild traumatic brain injury and findings on CT brain scan: a retrospective cohort study
Marincowitz, C., Lecky, F., Allgar, V., Hutchinson, P., Elbeltagi, H., Johnson, F., Quinn, E., Tarantino, S., Townend, W., Kolias, A. G. & Sheldon, T. A., 5 Oct 2019, In: Journal of neurotrauma. 37, 2, p. 324-333 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Thesis
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Exploring the psychological impact of uncertain screening results to understand how to account for and modify this in the genomic era
Johnson, F. (Author), Macleod, R. (Co Supervisor) & Ulph, F. (Main Supervisor), 21 Feb 2025Student thesis: Phd
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