Katrina A. B. Goddard

Katrina A. B. Goddard is a renowned genetic epidemiologist and research scientist, known for her significant contributions to the field of genetic research and personalized medicine. She is currently serving as a Senior Investigator at the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research.

Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]

Goddard was born and raised in United States. She pursued her undergraduate studies in biology and later obtained her Ph.D. in genetics from a prestigious university. Her doctoral research focused on the genetic basis of complex diseases.

Career[edit | edit source]

Goddard began her career as a postdoctoral fellow at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), where she worked on the Human Genome Project. She later joined the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research, where she currently leads a team of researchers studying the genetic basis of common diseases and the implementation of genomic medicine in healthcare systems.

Research and Contributions[edit | edit source]

Goddard's research primarily focuses on the integration of genomic information into healthcare. She has led several large-scale studies investigating the genetic basis of common diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Her work has significantly advanced our understanding of the role of genetics in disease development and has paved the way for the development of personalized treatment strategies.

Goddard is also a key player in the implementation of genomic medicine in healthcare systems. She has been instrumental in the development and implementation of the Electronic Medical Records and Genomics (eMERGE) Network, a national consortium funded by the NIH that aims to integrate genomic information into electronic medical records for use in personalized medicine.

Honors and Awards[edit | edit source]

Goddard's contributions to the field of genetic research and personalized medicine have earned her numerous awards and recognitions. She is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and has received several prestigious grants for her research.