Anita Charters - Genome BC

Dr. Anita Charters

Senior Advisor, Interdisciplinary Research and Programs

604.675.1032

Anita Charters is passionate about bringing a social science lens to both the research and implementation stages of genomics innovations. She believes this helps ensure we develop and use genomics in a responsible and equitable way.

Anita brings almost two decades of genomics research and project management experience to Genome BC. Her previous role at the Provincial Health Services Authority involved bringing several genomic assays into the clinic. Other previous roles include Computational Biologist and Project Manager at Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre at BC Cancer.

Anita completed her Ph.D. in Communication from Simon Fraser University where she investigated sociotechnical imaginaries which shape precision medicine. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Cell Biology and Genetics from The University of British Columba, a Diploma of Technology in Computer Systems from the British Columbia Institute of Technology, and a Master of Arts in Professional Communication from Royal Roads University.