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Making data useful for researchers
June 26, 2019
Professor Anthony Brookes is a Genomics and Bioinformatics academic at the University of Leicester (UK). His work is focused on bioinformatics of rare and common disease, as well as biobanking and genomics technology challenges.
In April 2019, Professor Brookes travelled to Australia as an Immersion Visitor with Melbourne Genomics to share his expertise on data challenges and to learn more about the program.
We had the opportunity to sit down and ask him about his work and his experience in Melbourne.
Clara Gaff recognised with leadership award
April 9, 2019
Melbourne Genomics Executive Director, Associate Professor Clara Gaff, was today recognised for her contribution to genomics in the 2019 BioMelbourne Network Women in Leadership Awards.
First completed clinical project shows benefit of genomics for families with DCM
April 9, 2019
The Melbourne Genomics clinical project investigating the impact of genomic sequencing for the genetic heart condition dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), has become the first of our projects to be finalised – with all activities now delivered.
Interpreting the genome
April 9, 2019
As a medical scientist specialising in cytogenetics, Ling Sun recognises the fundamental importance of genomics to the future of medicine. This was a driving factor in the Monash Health scientist's decision to upskill through a leading-edge cross-training program offered by Melbourne Genomics.
Ling recently undertook a 16-week (part-time) secondment to Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, through which she learnt how to identify and interpret changes in genes – a process scientists call ‘variant curation’.
We asked Ling a few questions about the program.
Education workshops impact nationally
April 9, 2019
Melbourne Genomics’ leadership in upskilling the medical workforce in genomics is having an impact around the country, with two national workshops – in cancer variant curation and for hearing loss professionals – held recently in Queensland.