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Kate Hetherington is a Clinical Psychologist and researcher in the Behavioural Sciences Unit (BSU) at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) School of Clinical Medicine. She leads the BSU's Precision Medicine Genomics team and serves as the Academic Lead for the Luminesce Alliance Psychosocial Enabling Platform, which is a NSW Ministry of Health supported initiative aimed at ensuring equitable and inclusive delivery of paediatric precision medicine. Kate has significant experience in clinical research settings, focusing on psychological mechanisms related to the onset and maintenance of depressed mood, particularly through the lens of repetitive thinking. Her doctoral research investigated these areas extensively and she has been involved in various grants and research activities that aim to enhance the quality of life of young people undergoing cancer care. Kate's current research includes large-scale psychosocial studies within programs like ZERO Childhood Cancer, exploring the experiences of families and health professionals in genomically guided treatment. She has supervised numerous PhD and Master's students on projects related to psychosocial impacts and decision-making in paediatric precision medicine.
University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia
Lead the Behavioural Sciences Unit and Precision Medicine Genomics team.
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