When Jennie, who is studying for A levels in Chemistry, Biology and Maths, saw a documentary about the ethics of screening for Down’s Syndrome, A World Without Down's Syndrome, she was prompted to research the issue further, and took a FuturLearn online course about the ethics of disability screening.
When she saw that Medic Mentor, a quarterly publication aimed at students interested in pursuing a career in medicine, offered the opportunity to have a research article published, she decided to write an article titled In Pursuit of Perfection: Is Prenatal Screening for Disabilities Editing Out the Community of Those with Down's Syndrome? in response to all she had learned.
Medic Mentor accepted Jennie’s article and it was published in the Summer 2021 edition, Pathologies. Describing her feelings when she heard her article had been accepted, Jennie said:
“I felt proud of myself and thought it was pretty cool.”
We couldn’t agree more and wish her luck in her university applications!
The next Alleyn's Junior School Open Event is from 1.30pm to 3pm on Wednesday 22 May 2024. There will be a Head's Talk at 1.40pm after which you will be offered a tour of the school with a pupil. There is no need to book a place at this Open Event - everyone is welcome.