Media Releases Archives - Australian Genomics

A national approach to clinical consent

By Merryn PearceOctober 15, 2019October 25, 2019

A review and consultation by research network Australian Genomics has led to a National Clinical Genomic Consent Form that will help to standardise practices around patient consent across the country. From today these are available and able to be adapted at a local level.

Twitter helped diagnose rare disease

By Merryn PearceSeptember 25, 2019October 8, 2019

Social media is emerging as a valuable tool for doctors and patients as demand for rapid results and the need to share new knowledge increases.

$20m Mackenzie’s Mission project launched.

By Merryn PearceNovember 16, 2018May 16, 2019

The pilot project will screen 10,000 couples for their chance of having children with severe genetic conditions.

A ‘world of knowledge’ to help Australian doct..

By Merryn PearceOctober 18, 2017December 13, 2018

Australian Genomics has been named a key Driver Project for the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health (GA4GH), recognizing Australia’s leadership in integrating genomics into healthcare.

$25million dollar grant to prepare Australia for g..

By Merryn PearceNovember 9, 2015December 6, 2018

The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has announced a $25 million commitment to support the integration of genomic medicine into healthcare across Australia.