Autistic Experiences of Breast Cancer

Research Team

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Meet the Team

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Professor Manuela Barreto is the Principal Investigator of this project. Manuela’s research focuses on the impacts of stigma and marginalization in a variety of contexts. She has ample experience of project management, research engagement, and impact, and is keen to support work that has the potential to improve people’s lives.

Professor Manuela Barreto’s profile

Dr Char Goodwin is a Co-Investigator on this project. Char’s research focus is improving cancer care for autistic people. She is autistic and has lived experience of breast cancer and will be the lead researcher on this project bringing expertise in both areas. Char has previous experience working in clinical trials and investigating visual perception using fMRI.

Dr Char Goodwin’s profile

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Head shot of Prof Ginny Russell who has short hair and is wearing a white shirt

Professor Ginny Russell is a Co-Investigator on this project. Prof. Russell trained as a researcher at the BBC’s Natural History Unit in Bristol, becoming a television producer/director. Since 2008 she has studied autism, ADHD and neurodiversity as an academic, publishing over 50 papers and a book. She has also freelanced as a reporter for Radio 4’s Natural History Programme and Science in Action on the BBC World Service.

Professor Ginny Russell’s profile