Miriam Babigumira

Miriam Babigumira is a Research Administrator at the Institute of Cancer Research, within Prof Clare Turnbull’s team in the Division of Genetics and Epidemiology. 

Having trained academically as a botanist, Miriam’s ethnobotanical work focused on documenting medicinal plant uses, supporting the sustainable use of plant resources, and contributing to community-led research. Her MSc in Women’s Health provided further insight into key areas of interest such as screening, early diagnosis, reproductive risk factors, lifestyle, and environmental exposures.  

Miriam draws on this training to bring an interdisciplinary approach to working collaboratively across various teams within Institute of Cancer Research and community partners in delivering programme objectives ethically as well as within agreed timeframes. 

Miriam is currently working on the Jewish BRCA Testing Program.