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Rapid DNA sequencing transforms care for critically unwell children

March 28, 2018

Rapid genomic sequencing for babies and children with suspected genetic conditions improves health outcomes and saves healthcare dollars – transforming rare disease diagnosis in paediatric and neonatal intensive care.

Improving diagnosis for genetic kidney disease

February 27, 2018

Dr Cathy Quinlan leads the Melbourne Genomics Genetic Kidney Disease project. Cathy and her team are investigating whether genomic sequencing can provide a more definitive diagnosis for kidney patients and enable more personalised care.

We asked Cathy a few questions about the project.

International experts-in-residence bring benefit

February 27, 2018

The Melbourne Genomics Health Alliance is forging important professional relationships with overseas colleagues and peer organisations, with several international experts visiting Melbourne during February and March.

Genomics on the agenda

February 2, 2018

Genomic medicine is increasingly becoming an area of focus in Australia, with the release of two significant reports this week backing this rapidly advancing science.

A report released on Wednesday (31 January) by The Australian Council of Learned Academies (ACOLA) said precision medicine has the potential to transform Australia’s healthcare system

Melbourne Genomics in the news

January 23, 2018

Melbourne Genomics Health Alliance is continuing to share expertise with the wider community, with several experts being invited to appear in the media during recent weeks.