Melbourne Genomics in the media
Melbourne Genomics featured recently in four media stories, in the lead-up to and during our symposium and free public forum events during November Patient Michael Wright spoke to Channel 7 News about his cancer and how genomics…
Symposium and Public Forum events a huge success boosted by international visitors
International genomics experts have shone a light on the work of Melbourne Genomics and shared lessons for how the rapidly-advancing technology could be applied more broadly in Australia. Melbourne Genomics was pleased to host in…
Almost 4,000 patients receive DNA testing, improving care and saving lives
More than 3,800 patients have now received DNA testing for 16 medical conditions through Melbourne Genomics, improving and saving the lives of Victorians. Results from Melbourne Genomics’ program show 19 times more people…
Visitors share knowledge and experience
International visitors to Melbourne Genomics have highlighted the power and potential of cross-border collaboration to advance genomics. In the past two months, two international Experts-in-Residence have visited Melbourne…
Strong presence at international conferences
Melbourne Genomics continues to expand our global influence and leadership, with multiple presentations at national and international conferences in recent weeks. More than 18 Melbourne Genomics staff and Alliance members…
Time for a chat
Dr David Ireland is a research scientist at CSIRO’s Australian E-Health Research Centre, specialising in software development for mobile and server applications, natural language processing, artificial intelligence, signal…
Milestone: all patient reports issued
Melbourne Genomics is marking yet another significant milestone, with all clinical projects having finalised patient reports. Genomic testing has been provided to more than 3,720 patients over the past five years, through…
Short course prepares medical professionals for genomics
More medical professionals will know how to choose the right genomic test for patients, and order and interpret the test reports, after a new Melbourne Genomics’ short course gets underway in coming weeks. The course, Genomics in…
Making data useful for researchers
Professor Anthony Brookes is a Genomics and Bioinformatics academic at the University of Leicester (UK). His work is focused on bioinformatics of rare and common disease, as well as biobanking and genomics technology challenges.…
Clara Gaff recognised with leadership award
Melbourne Genomics Executive Director, Associate Professor Clara Gaff, was today recognised for her contribution to genomics in the 2019 BioMelbourne Network Women in Leadership Awards. Clara received the Most Valuable Women in…
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