Australian Genomics

Our research is developing the knowledge to effectively and equitably integrate genomics into clinical care, so all Australians benefit.

[Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) @MCRI_for_kids]

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
https://t.co/l3ZGcQ8cWG

[Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) @MCRI_for_kids]

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

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[Australian Genomics @AusGenomics]

📣 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 👉 https://t.co/b1jLJaLaiB

#genomics #globalhealth #data #equity
#collaboration #research #WHO

[Australian Genomics @AusGenomics]

#MackenziesMission paper out now in the @NEJM!

Read the abstract here: https://t.co/VHqFlppAbb

[Australian Genomics @AusGenomics]

📣A world-leading study into reproductive #geneticcarrierscreening shows 1 in 50 couples has an increased chance of bearing children with 1 or more of 750 severe genetic conditions tested.

Read more here 👇
https://t.co/azYx7w7qtm
#MackenziesMission #AustralianGenomics #Genomics

[Australian Genomics @AusGenomics]

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

https://t.co/k88sZSs6ts

[GCR Connect @GCRConnect]

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 👉 https://t.co/A0oOAQGLHC

[Australian Genomics @AusGenomics]

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 https://t.co/gFC2MuBLXr

#genomics #seminarseries

[Australian Genomics @AusGenomics]

The National Consultation on the Genomics Health Futures Mission refreshed Roadmap and Implementation Plan closes tomorrow.

Submit your response here:
https://t.co/Icj1YUTtH8

[Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) @MCRI_for_kids]

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

👉 https://t.co/OoOqp0IwN2

[Australian Genomics @AusGenomics]

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 https://t.co/2fIlvGrR2t

[Australian Genomics @AusGenomics]

📣 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!
https://t.co/jI3WmZ6svx

[Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) @MCRI_for_kids]

"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

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[Nature Reviews Genetics @NatureRevGenet]

A call to action to scale up research and clinical genomic data sharing https://t.co/2Lpqyjsa2x
#Roadmap Free to read here: https://t.co/EpqZarU7v2
@GA4GH
@AusGenomics
@GenomicsEngland
@NHSgms
@AllofUsResearch
@uk_biobank
@ukfuturehealth

[Australian Genomics @AusGenomics]

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

[Prof Zornitza Stark @ZornitzaS]

👉 Out now @NatureRevGenet: we CAN and we SHOULD do more to enable #genomic data sharing! 🧬🌏

👉Best practice examples and 12 actions we can all take together

👉 https://t.co/u81JZhxvfX

@GA4GH @AusGenomics @GenomicsEngland @NHSgms @AllofUsResearch @uk_biobank @ukfuturehealth

[Australian Genomics @AusGenomics]

📣 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!
https://t.co/jI3WmZ6svx

[Australian Genomics @AusGenomics]

Registration is now open for the @AFGNetwork Symposium 2024!

🗓️November 28 & 29 at the Brain Centre Auditorium @UniMelb

📝Register here https://t.co/0CWY56UwV3

[Australian Functional Genomics Network @AFGNetwork]

Registrations and abstract submissions for the 2024 AFGN Symposium are open!
Join us on November 28 & 29 in Melbourne.

📢Abstract submissions close: Sept 13th
🎟️Early bird registration closes: Oct 25th

Learn more: https://t.co/pE3ZKnT4ku

#RareDisease #FunctionalGenomics

[GA4GH @GA4GH]

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: https://t.co/5aJdmn3eVN

[Australian Genomics @AusGenomics]

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: https://t.co/07QP8ot0YD

[Childhood Dementia Initiative @Child_Dementia]

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