In 2014, Australian Genomics was formed by 50 leading researchers and clinicians, who shared vision for a national network of expert clinicians, researchers and diagnostic geneticists working to provide evidence for an effective and cost-saving approach to clinical genomics in Australia. In 2015, Australian Genomics secured $25m from the National Health and Medical Research Council’s Targeted Call for Research into Preparing Australia for the Genomics Revolution in Healthcare.
Our network has now grown to 80 partner organisations, including the diagnostic pathology and clinical genetics services of all Australian states and territories, along with all the major research and academic institutions.
Our Program and Flagship leads are based all across the country, supported by a central coordination team at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute.
Follow the links on our leaders profiles to find out more.

Tiffany Boughtwood
Manager
Australian Genomics

Peta Phillips
Program Coordinator
Australian Genomics

Matilda Haas
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Australian Genomics

Dorothy Illing
MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Australian Genomics

Merryn Pearce
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Australian Genomics

Sophie Bouffler
PROJECT OFFICER, ACUTE CARE GENOMICS
Australian Genomics

Stefanie Elbracht-Leong
DATA COORDINATOR
Australian Genomics

Vana Madelli
DATA ADMINISTRATOR
Australian Genomics

Sarah Casauria
DATA OFFICER
Australian Genomics

Keri Finlay
PROJECT OFFICER, PROGRAM 1
Australian Genomics

Tessa Mattiske
PROJECT OFFICER, FUNCTIONAL GENOMICS
Australian Genomics

Jade Caruana
PROGRAM COORDINATOR, MACKENZIE’S MISSION
Australian Genomics

Sarah Jelenich
PROJECT ASSISTANT, MACKENZIE’S MISSION
Australian Genomics

Will Carr
ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT
Australian Genomics

Dr Mike Field
INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
(Neurodevelopmental disability)
HUNTER GENETICS

A/Prof Julie McGaughran
Cardiovascular Genetic Disorders Flagship
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Genetic Health Queensland, Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital

Dr Chirag Patel
‘HIDDEN’ Renal Genetics Flagship
NEPHROLOGIST
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital & Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital

Dr Cas Simons
‘HIDDEN’ Renal Genetics Flagship
GROUP LEADER – TRANSLATIONAL BIOINFORMATICS
Murdoch Children’s Research Institute
ADJUNCT SENIOR FELLOW
Institute for Molecular Bioscience
The University of Queensland