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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.
Symposium highlights collaboration, strong results
April 9, 2019
More than 20 speakers shared results and lessons learned from the Melbourne Genomics program of 90 projects at our recent half-day symposium.
Meet our international visitor Dr Kilannin Krysiak
March 8, 2019
Dr Kilannin Krysiak, a Clinical Fellow with the Washington University School of Medicine’s Department of Pathology and Immunology, recently concluded a two-week visit to Melbourne as an Expert-in-Residence with Melbourne Genomics, sharing her skills and experience in cancer variant curation.
Symposium celebrates Melbourne Genomics’ work to date
February 19, 2019
Up to 300 professionals from the medical, government and community spheres are expected to attend a symposium presenting Melbourne Genomics’ work to integrate genomic medicine into Victoria’s healthcare system.