Personal profile
Research interests
Saskia takes part in the CRADLE project (Consented RAre Disease early in LifE). The aim of the CRADLE project is to research how and if we want to use genomic sequencing in the Dutch Newborn Screening Program.
- She is responsible for mapping relevant ELSI aspects related to genomic sequencing in Newborn Screening, and constructing an implementation framework for successfull implementation
Her background is in Health Sciences, Philosophy, and Bioethics.
Education/Academic qualification
Master, Health Sciences: Infectious Diseases and Public Health
Master, Philosophy, Bioethics and Health
External positions
PhD Candidate, Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu (RIVM)
15 Apr 2024 → 14 Apr 2028
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Research output
- 1 Review article
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Public and parent perspectives on genomic sequencing in newborn screening: a scoping review
Smits, S. G., Onstwedder, S. M., Rigter, T., Rodenburg, W. & Henneman, L., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: European journal of human genetics.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › Academic › peer-review
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