Melbourne Genomics has commenced its final program of work.
By 2025, we aim to see genomics used more widely in clinical care, a workforce equipped to practise genomics, and a shared clinical system to support Victorian genomic health investigations.
Our projects
Genomics in practice
Projects that will see more Victorian health services ready and able to offer genomics.
- Children with undiagnosed genetic conditions
Increasing the use of genomic testing to find answers
- Superbugs
Sequencing antibiotic-resistant microbes to track and prevent their spread
- Cancer
Bringing genomics into the care of Victorians with advanced cancers
- Supporting hospitals to implement genomics
Developing tools to support decision making and change management
- Clinical change
Solving the challenges of bringing genomics into different clinical settings
- Access and equity
Understanding how First Nations and CALD patients use genetic services
Genomics workforce
Genomics will be part of many professions in Victoria’s current and emerging workforce.
- Those using genomic testing
Supporting clinicians to build the knowledge to implement genomics in their practice
- Those conducting genomic testing
Meeting demand for a laboratory and data science workforce skilled in genomics
- Enduring genomics education
Enabling professionals to keep their knowledge up to date in a changing field
Genomic information management
These projects will take our GenoVic clinical system forward and support the ethical use of genomic data for clinical care and research.
- Innovation pathways
Ensuring GenoVic keeps pace with new developments in genomics
- Data access and reuse
Enabling clinical data to be shared and reanalysed, with strong protections in place
- Privacy and security
Ensuring GenoVic continues to meet industry-wide cyber security standards
- Service delivery
Evolving GenoVic as a mature clinical product, supporting a growing number of users
