Heather Mulhall
Thesis title: Understanding the relationship between autism and hypermobility
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Address
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Usher Building
5-7 Little France Road
Edinburgh BioQuarter - Gate 3 - City
- Edinburgh
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Chancellors Building
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
49 Little France Cres - City
- Edinburgh
- Post code
- EH16 4SB
Background
Heather is a PhD student on the Precision Medicine Doctoral Training Programme at the University of Edinburgh. Her doctoral project investigates the potential shared genetics of autism and hypermobility spectrum disorders with the aim of improving the support available for people with autism.
Prior to her PhD, Heather worked in Market Access, where her work included developing content for stroke prevention website, and analysis and dissemination of the largest Osteogenesis Imperfecta patient-reported dataset.
Qualifications
BSc (Hons) Medical Science (Human Genetics) with Professional Training Year - University of Exeter (2023)
PGCert Genomic Medicine - Queen Mary University of London (2026)