Cristina Skrypnyk MD

Cristina Skrypnyk is a Consultant in Medical Genetics and Genomics at King Abdullah Medical City, Manama, Al-Manamah, Bahrain. She is the initiator and leader of the National Rare Diseases Campaign in Bahrain and the chair of the CareForRare Support group aimed to increase awareness for rare disorders and promote acceptance, tolerance, and community inclusion. She focuses on building bridges between academic sectors, health sectors, and society, and is a regular speaker at professional events. She holds a Ph.D. in Medical Genetics, is certified by the European Board of Medical Genetic and Genomics, and has extensive postgraduate international training in cytogenetics, molecular genetics, and genetic and genomic counseling.