Melbourne Genomics Health Alliance has a transformative vision: to generate the widespread, complex change necessary to deliver genomics for the benefit of patients.

Melbourne Genomics' work establishes evidence and systems to underpin equitable and effective use of genomics in the Victorian health system. We want to ensure this new medical technology can be part of everyday care for every Victorian who needs it.

Established in 2013, Melbourne Genomics is a collaboration of 10 leading hospitals, research and academic organisations, supported by the Victorian Government.

The 10 Alliance members recognise that collective vision and collaborative effort are essential to drive change at the vanguard of genomic medicine, and to bridge the gap between research innovation and healthcare reality. 

Already, we are seeing the power of genomics to have an immediate impact on the lives of Victoria’s patients. Melbourne Genomics' rigorous, world-leading translational research has shown how genomics can result in care that is more effective, efficient and more likely to succeed first time.

Through Melbourne Genomics, more than 3,800 patients have received genomic testing across 16 areas of healthcare  for conditions that affect the heart, immune system, kidneys, nervous system or blood; for complex conditions in children; for cancer; and for superbug control.

The Alliance's deeply collaborative model has become the international gold standard for bringing genomics into healthcare

 

The Melbourne Genomics Health Alliance members are:

Royal Melbourne Hospital

The Royal Melbourne Hospital

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is one of Victoria’s leading public teaching hospitals. The RMH City Campus in Parkville is a tertiary teaching referral hospital providing specialist and general medical and surgical services - including cardiac, neuroscience and oncology. The RMH also provides a major trauma service and hosts the Victorian Infectious Disease Service.

Royal Children’s Hospital

The Royal Children’s Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing care for Victoria's children and their families for over 140 years. The RCH is the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and extends care to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales, other states around Australia and overseas.

University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne

Established in 1853, the University of Melbourne is a public institution that makes distinctive contributions to society in research, learning, teaching and engagement. The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked among the leading universities in the world, with international rankings of world universities placing it at number one in Australia and at 34th place in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2012 to 2013). Based in Parkville, the University of Melbourne undertakes a range medical research programs, including the Bio21 Institute and the Melbourne Translational Genomics Platform.

Walter and Eliza Hall Institute

WEHI

WEHI is Australia's oldest medical research institute and celebrates its centenary in 2015. The institute has more than 750 researchers working to improve understanding, diagnosis and treatment for cancers, immune disorders and infectious diseases. It is affiliated with The University of Melbourne and The Royal Melbourne Hospital and offers postgraduate training as the Department of Medical Biology of The University of Melbourne. WEHI's research into the underlying causes of disease will enable better genomic tests and treatments for a range of diseases.

Murdoch Childrens Research Institute

Murdoch Children's Research Institute

Murdoch Children's Research Institute is the preeminent child health research institute in Australia, and is recognised globally for its child health discoveries. Researchers at the Institute work side-by-side with doctors and nurses from campus partners: The Royal Children's Hospital and the University of Melbourne's Department of Paediatrics. This provides researchers with greater patient interaction for research, as well as the enhanced ability to translate research discoveries into practical treatments for children.

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

CSIRO is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world. CSIRO’s health and wellbeing research covers the prevention and early detection of cancers and neurological diseases, advanced nutrition and foods, medical information, imaging and biomaterials.

Australian Genome Research Facility

Australian Genome Research Facility

The Australian Genome Research Facility (AGRF) was established in 1997 as part of the Commonwealth Government's Major National Research Facility Program. The AGRF supports genome research and genetic discovery across the entire biological spectrum, from viruses, bacteria, protozoa and fungi, to plants, animals and humans.

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is Australia’s only public hospital solely dedicated to cancer treatment, research and education. Peter Mac treats more cancer patients each year than any other hospital in Australia. Peter Mac's highly skilled medical, nursing and allied health team is backed by the largest cancer research group in the country. Every day at Peter Mac, teams of researchers investigate cancer at the laboratory bench, in the clinic and at the patient bedside: this perpetual research cycle is unique in cancer in Australia.

Austin Health

Austin Health

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services and health professional education and research in the north east of Melbourne. Austin Health is renowned for its specialist work in cancer, liver transplantation, spinal cord injuries, neurology, endocrinology, mental health and rehabilitation.

Monash Health

Monash Health

Monash Health is Victoria’s leading integrated health service serving the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Monash Health provides award-winning healthcare across the entire lifespan – from pre-birth, newborn babies and children, to the aged, their families and carers. Specialties include paediatrics, cardiology, women's health, kidney and pancreas transplants and intensive care for sick and preterm babies in the first few weeks and months of life. Monash Health integrates uniquely in one organisation primary, secondary and tertiary health services, as well as university affiliated international research and teaching facilities.

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Melbourne Genomics acknowledges the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, on whose lands we work, and all First Nations peoples across Victoria. We pay respect to Elders past and present. We also acknowledge the First Nations health professionals, researchers and leaders who are shaping the future of genomic medicine.

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