Australian Genomics

Reproductive carrier screening for >1,000 #genes should be available to all couples says MCRI & @TeamVCGS's Prof Martin Delatycki, who spoke to @RadioNational about a study that explored the best way to deliver a national #screening program | @AusGenomics abc.net.au/listen/program…

MCRI Prof Martin Delatycki has spoken to the @smh about the impact of the #MackenziesMission project – an unprecedented study exploring the feasibility of a nationwide, voluntary #genetic reproductive carrier screening program. #Genomics @TeamVCGS @AusGenomics More ⬇️

📣 Today the @WHO's #Genomics Program launched its principles for the ethical human genome data collection, access, use and sharing. 🌎🧬 Read more & access the full document here 👉 who.int/news/item/20-1… #genomics #globalhealth #data #equity #collaboration #research #WHO

On Friday @ausgov made an important announcement about #GenomicsAustralia, a new national body that will provide leadership, coordination & expertise so all Australians can reap the benefits of cutting-edge genomic research & technologies. @Mark_Butler_MP health.gov.au/ministers/the-…

Interested in hearing more about what Genetic Counsellors get up to in research? Join us for the GCR Connect End of Year Showcase on Wednesday 4th December and hear from 4 amazing GCs! Link to register 👉 mcri.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

We’re thrilled to have Dr @euanashley from Stanford University (US) present “The Genome Odyssey” at our next DNA dialogue seminar! 📆 Thursday 5 December at 9am (AEDT). 👉 Register & learn more mcri.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #genomics #seminarseries

The National Consultation on the Genomics Health Futures Mission refreshed Roadmap and Implementation Plan closes tomorrow. Submit your response here: consultations.health.gov.au/health-economi…

Plain language guides, including graphics, can boost the understanding of #genomic medicine among drs so families can be given the most accurate information on their results, according to a new #MCRI led study. | @AusGenomics @MelbGenomics @KidneyCathy 👉 bit.ly/3ND9rDF

Don't miss @clopezcorrea's #DNAdialogue presentation “Making genomics equitable and accessible around the globe”. This Thursday, 9am (AEDT). There’s still time to register tinyurl.com/mvkxfbz

"The breadth of applications for human genomic #data is immense." MCRI Director Prof Kathryn North AC has explained the incredible progress and the future of #genomic medicine in The @australian's The List – Top 100 Innovators 2024 magazine. | @AusGenomics @MelbGenomics More 👇

A call to action to scale up research and clinical genomic data sharing go.nature.com/3XPcEVm #Roadmap Free to read here: rdcu.be/dWfsu @GA4GH @AusGenomics @GenomicsEngland @NHSgms @AllofUsResearch @uk_biobank @ukfuturehealth

👏 Great to see this paper out now in @NatureRevGenet! Read more 👇

📣 Join us for an exciting #DNAdialogue seminar featuring Dr @clopezcorrea on Thursday 24 October, 9am (AEDT). Catalina, Chief Scientific Officer @GenomeCanada, will present “Making #genomics equitable and accessible around the globe”. 🌎🧬 Register now! mcri.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Registration is now open for the @AFGNetwork Symposium 2024! 🗓️November 28 & 29 at the Brain Centre Auditorium @UniMelb 📝Register here tinyurl.com/2xpnah47

GA4GH 12th Plenary 🤩 🇦🇺: Melbourne, Australia and online 👥: 650 registrants 🌐: 44 countries 💼: 3 meetings, 65 sessions Big thanks to our co-host, @AusGenomics 🤝 🇸🇪: 13th Plenary will be in Uppsala, Sweden Read the full Plenary recap here: hubs.li/Q02QxcQt0

Interested in or practicing #genomics #education? The next Genomics Education Network Australasia (#GENA) meet-up is on Wednesday 25 September 2024 at 11am (AEST). Hear from @Amcinerneyleo & the @MelbGenomics team. Learn more & register: tinyurl.com/ms4fes2v

Today is Childhood Dementia Day: a day when we make childhood dementia impossible to ignore. Childhood dementia may be more common than you know: 1 in every 2,900 babies is born with a childhood dementia condition. Half will die before the age of 10. #childhooddementia #FACEit