Name
Dr Ruth Armstrong
Designations
Lead for Paediatric and Colorectal Cancer Genetics
Lead for Skeletal Dysplasia and Disorders of Sexual Differentiation
EGMSA Lead for Lynch Syndrome
Role
Consultant in clinical genetics
GMC number
4418410
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My current role
I see children and adults with a variety of genetic conditions, mainly in Cambridge and the Great Yarmouth area. My specialist interests include paediatric cancer, colorectal cancer, skeletal dysplasia and disorders of sexual differentiation. I am also the GMSA lead for lynch syndrome.
Previous history
I initially trained as a nurse and worked as a district nurse in Liverpool. After qualifying as a doctor I trained in paediatrics then clinical genetics at Alder Hey children's hospital.
Membership and accreditations
- Member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
- Skeletal Dysplasia Group
- British Society of Genomic Medicine
- Cancer Genetics Group
Personal interests
When I am not at work I enjoy catching up with my four grown up children, baking and competing in British dressage and British eventing.