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Martina Cornel, M.D, Ph.D. (♀, 1959) is professor of community genetics and public health genomics at the Amsterdam University Medical Center. She is a physician and epidemiologist. After 2000 she mainly worked on the responsible implementation of genetic testing & screening.
She is a member of the Netherlands Health Council and two of its standing Committees (Population Screening and Council Group). She is chair of the Netherlands Program Committee Neonatal Heelprick Screening.
She is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Community Genetics.
Community genetics is the art and science of the responsible and realistic application of health and disease-related genetics and genomics knowledge and technologies in human populations and communities to the benefit of individuals therein. Community genetics is multi-, inter- and transdisciplinary and aims to maximize benefits while minimizing the risk of harm, respecting the autonomy of individuals and ensuring equity.
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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A qualitative study among guideline developers revealed challenges and strategies for rare disease guideline development
Klein Haneveld, M. J., Irvine, W. F. E., Cornel, M. C., Germini, F., Langendam, M. W., Schünemann, H. J., Van der Lee, J. H., Van Eeghen, A. M. & Gaasterland, C. M. W., Jan 2026, In: Journal of clinical epidemiology. 189, p. 112045 112045.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Navigating direct-to-consumer genetic testing: experiences, decisions and perspectives of Dutch users
Bruins, D., Bührman, E. A. M., Cornel, M. C., van Mil, M. H. W., Ausems, M. G. E. M., Damman, O. C. & Rigter, T., 4 Feb 2026, In: European Journal of Human Genetics. 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Achieving the Vision of Genomics to Improve Health for All Requires a Focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Khoury, M. J., McBride, C. M. & Cornel, M. C., 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Public health genomics. p. 274-277 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › Academic › peer-review
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Achieving the vision of genomics to improve health for all requires a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion
Khoury, M. J., McBride, C. M. & Cornel, M. C., Dec 2025, In: Journal of community genetics. 16, 6, p. 647-650 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › Academic › peer-review
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An exploration of the perspectives of Dutch adults experiencing a genetic condition on human germline gene editing
Arnold, S. J. A. N., Houtman, D., Retel Helmrich, I. R. A., Hilberink, S. R., Riedijk, S. R. & ‘The DNA dialogues’ Consortium, Oct 2025, In: Journal of community genetics. 16, 5, p. 489-501 13 p., e803.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Learnings from the 1+MG initiative and EHDS implementation for genomic data
Rigter, T. (Invited speaker), Shabani, M. (Speaker), Flikweert, L. (Invited speaker), Belien, J. (Invited speaker), Cervera de la Cruz, P. (Invited speaker), van El, C. (Speaker), Cornel, M. (Speaker), Ploem, C. (Speaker), Vicente, A. (Speaker) & Farina, S. (Speaker)
6 Oct 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › Academic
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Talk and moderation of panel discussion on: What informs current government policies on PGx in the Netherlands? and Who is reponsible for what?
Rigter, T. (Invited speaker), Kreeftenberg, L. L. (Speaker), van El, C. (Speaker), Boccia, S. (Speaker), Vicente, A. (Speaker), Swen, J. (Speaker), van Schaik, R. (Speaker), Rutten-van Mölken, M. (Speaker), McDermott, J. (Speaker), Maliepaard, M. (Speaker), Valz Gris, A. (Speaker), Leitsalu, L. (Speaker), Kaariainen, H. (Speaker), Llerena, A. (Speaker), Sharma, V. (Speaker), Perola, M. (Speaker), Laplaza Santos, C. (Speaker), Cicchetti, A. (Speaker) & Cornel, M. (Speaker)
21 Jan 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › Academic
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Gezondheidsraad. WBO: onderzoek naar gepersonaliseerde darmkankerscreening. Den Haag: Gezondheidsraad 2021; publicatienr. 2021/51.
Cornel, M. (Consultant)
20 Dec 2021Activity: Consultancy › Academic
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Gezondheidsraad. Verbetermogelijkheden bevolkingsonderzoek baarmoederhalskanker. Den Haag: Gezondheidsraad, 2021; publicatienr. 2021/40.
Cornel, M. (Consultant)
19 Oct 2021Activity: Consultancy › Academic
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Gezondheidsraad. WBO: landelijk wetenschappelijk onderzoek naar de 13 wekenecho: de IMITAS-studie. Den Haag: Gezondheidsraad 2021; publicatienr. 2021/30
Cornel, M. (Consultant)
30 Jun 2021Activity: Consultancy › Academic
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How can society regulate and afford CRISPR therapies?
29/07/2021
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ESHG spreekt zich uit tegen verplicht afnemen DNA Oeigoeren
04/12/2019
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Rotterdamse onderzoeker werkte mee aan omstreden Chinees dna-onderzoek
04/12/2019
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