Dr. Jenner completed her master’s at the University of Surrey, United Kingdom, under the supervision of Dr. Joanna Moss and Prof. Emily Farran. Her research focused on social cognition and autism in genetic syndromes, particularly among children and adolescents with Down syndrome and Prader-Willi syndrome.

After her master’s, Lauren continued her work with Dr. Moss as a research associate, contributing to a project on the social-emotional well-being of women with the Fragile X premutation. She also worked on an impact project that provides online training for education practitioners to support the distinct needs of children with genetic syndromes at school.

Lauren’s research interests are currently centered on raising awareness and understanding of autism and related conditions in populations with intellectual disabilities and genetic conditions. She advocates for the inclusion of these often marginalised and overlooked groups in research, promoting the use of more accessible and sensitive methods (such as eye-tracking technology). Her overarching goal is to contribute to a broader understanding of neurodivergence that embraces and supports all people.