Erin DeBruin - Genome BC

“To improve patient outcomes, heath professionals need practical knowledge and tools to implement genomics in their practice.”

Dr. Erin DeBruin

Manager, Professional Education and Implementation

604.895.0665

Dr. Erin DeBruin has a passion for making knowledge accessible to people in practical ways that they can actually use. As the Manager, Professional Education and Implementation at Genome BC, Erin focuses on connecting and amplifying stakeholders with expertise in genomics and education to increase the uptake of genomic applications. She also works with Genome BC projects to create the appropriate tools to translate their genomics projects into practice.

Throughout her career, Erin has managed and implemented complex projects with diverse stakeholders, including academic, non-profit, and industry sectors. Before joining Genome BC, Erin was Director of Pre-Clinical Biology at Naegis Pharmaceuticals. She is also an active volunteer with Girl Guides of Canada, supporting educational opportunities for adult volunteers as a trainer in backcountry camping and risk management. Erin holds a PhD in Experimental Medicine from UBC and a BASc in Chemical Engineering from the University of Toronto.