Topics include nextgeneration sequencing, biological databases, sequence alignment, similarity searches, genome browsers, molecular evolution, human disease genetics and proteomics. The university of queensland centre for clinical genomics. The doctor of medicine is designed to develop the knowledge, skills and personal qualities expected of leading junior doctors. The data consists of 150 whole cancer genome sequences and variants. Cooling brains on fire to treat parkinsons a promising new therapy to stop parkinsons disease in its tracks has been developed at the university of queensland. Dr patrick harris is an infectious disease physician, medical microbiologist and nhmrc early career research fellow at the university of queensland centre for clinical research uqccr. Working with the uq centre for clinical genomics based at uqdi, we use cutting edge sequencing, genotyping and proteomic technologies to research a wide.
He is a laureate fellow of the australian research council. The innovation hub will act as a collaborative research centre, working with uq clinicians and scientists to implement novel and promising methodologies in projects focussed on the key areas of health. Clinical genomics provides an overview of the various nextgeneration sequencing ngs technologies that are currently used in clinical diagnostic laboratories. An overview of genomics research from uqs diamantina institute, based at tri, can be viewed here. Molecular genetics and genomics university of queensland. Associate professor michelle hill centre for clinical. Director, christopher chen oocyte biology research laboratory uq centre for clinical. Clinics 1 hour consultations are available by appointments. Key resources library guides at university of queensland. Clinical implementation this channel includes news headlines and educational resources regarding the clinical implementation of genomics assays, including development, validation, quality control, standardization, and the practical and commercial considerations for labs adopting these tests.
Uqccr group leader in clinical neuroscience dr richard gordon said the findings provide exciting new insight into how the spread of toxic proteins occurs in. If youre unsure, contact the uq student centre for more information. Abstracts of the ipos 16th world congress of psychooncology and psychosocial academy. At the same time the field of medical genetics began to grow, with the recognition that genetics played a role in many disorders in newborns. Through uq s operation of the australian node of the international cancer genome consortium icgc and the uq centre for clinical genomics uqccg, we contribute to worldwide efforts to define the genetic link to common tumour types, with a focus on pancreatic cancer and leukaemia, as well as common and rare heritable diseases. Clearsky genomics are developing software that allows more doctors to understand genetic testing, interpret the results and communicate those findings back. She has an honours degree in biochemistry and biomedical science, a phd uq, 2006 in breast cancer molecular genetics, and postdoctoral. Centre for clinical research university of queensland.
Hanna has two decades of healthcare industry experience including strategic marketing, u. The uq centre for clinical genomics, located at tri, uses innovations in gene sequencing, genotyping and proteomic technologies to research a wide range of complex diseases, including cancer, arthritis, osteoporosis, diabetes, eczema and other chronic diseases. We offer tailored content, making it easier to find what youre looking for. It will also provide a forum to navigate the implications of the technology, to build public trust. The genome sequencing data will underpin research into skin, blood and breast cancers, which will enable scientists to take their genomics research one step closer to providing patients with treatments tailored to specific cancers. Centre for clinical trials in rare neurodevelopmental disorders.
Working with the uq centre for clinical genomics based at uqdi, we use cuttingedge sequencing, genotyping and proteomic technologies to research a wide range of complex diseases, including cancer, arthritis, osteoporosis, diabetes, eczema and other chronic. Research faculty of medicine university of queensland. Genomics clinical trials centre genomics research centre. I hold a national health and medical research centre nhmrc senior research fellowship and am the lives lived well professor in alcohol, drugs, and mental health at the university of queensland. The functional genomics and sex development group utilizes genomewide analyses, molecular biology approaches, and gene editing strategies including crispr to model human conditions. He was a senior research fellow at the uq centre for clinical research and senior scientist at the queensland eye institute qei before taking up the position of associate professor in the clem jones centre for regenerative medicine at bond university in 2018. It presents key bioinformatic challenges and the solutions that must be addressed by clinical genomicists and genomic pathologists, such as specific pipelines for identification of the. Our genomic medicine researchers focuses on understanding the genetic causes of many common human diseases. The university of queensland level 6, oral health centre building herston road, herston, qld, 4006 australia. Dilworth, sophie, higgins, isabel, parker, vicki, kelly, brian and turner, jane 2014. Provisional entry for school leavers or direct entry for university graduates. It involves the sequencing, assembly and annotation of genomes for.
Funds to boost queensland genomics research uq news. Genome innovation hub gih is a university of queensland initiative and is part of uq research infrastructure. The state government announced new funding for genomics research today at the queensland brain institute. Uq centre for clinical research, the university of queensland. The patient experience in australia, genetic tests have been available since the 1960s when methods for examining whole chromosomes were developed. The genomics clinical trials centre is a facility dedicated to conducting new treatment clinical trials, situated in the centre of the gold coast at mermaid waters the gct centre consists of a multidisciplinary team actively involved in study design, recruitment, database creation and management, biostatistical analysis and reporting for research studies in. It presents key bioinformatic challenges and the solutions that must be addressed by clinical genomicists and genomic pathologists, such as specific pipelines for identification of the full range of variants. World allergy and asthma congress of the european academy of allergy and clinical immunology and world allergy organization, milan, italy, 8990. I have been a chief investigator on 12 nhmrc project grants including two as the lead investigator, and have over 150 publications including 37 peer. Genomics school of veterinary science the university. Genomics our genomic medicine researchers focuses on understanding the genetic causes of many common human diseases.
The centre is part of the qgha project implementation of genomics into queensland healthcare. University of queensland researchers have pioneered a method to integrate data from multiple largescale studies to assess risk factors such as body mass index bmi and cholesterol levels, and their association with diseases including type two. Vertebrates, plants, insects, microorganisms and microbial communities are subject to innovative methodologies to elucidate evolution, ecology and function at the genetic and. Pelosi group centre for clinical research university. Genomics diamantina institute university of queensland. The uq centre for clinical genomics, located at tri, uses innovations in gene sequencing, genotyping and proteomic technologies to research a wide range of. The faculty of medicine has strengths in research across human health and disease. Working with the uq centre for clinical genomics based at uqdi, we use cuttingedge sequencing, genotyping and proteomic technologies to research a wide range of complex diseases, including cancer, arthritis, osteoporosis, diabetes, eczema and other chronic diseases. Centre for clinical research centre for clinical research.
Understanding genomics in healthcare will provide policy makers and political advisers in the health and science portfolios a better understanding of the latest scientific developments and future technologies in genomics and genetic testing. Centre for health services research chsr support for hdrs and research staff from fom. Uq genomics is a virtual network established to identify and unite the diverse array of genomics expertise at the university of queensland. Our mentors alan robertson is the founder and ceo of clearsky genomics, uq alum and ilab accelerator alum. Citations and abstracts for biomedical literature including research, clinical practice, administration, policy issues, and healthcare services. With breakthrough diagnostic tools, the company offers affordable and accurate tests, supporting physicians and patients with potential lifesaving knowledge about colorectal cancer. Massive banks of genetic information are being harnessed to shed new light on modifiable health risks that underlie common diseases.
Kinghorn centre for clinical genomics garvan institute of medical. Clinical genomics has two decades of experience striving to save lives and reduce costs by developing easytouse tests for use in the detection of colorectal cancer. Queensland genomics health alliance qgha centre for. Contact genomics initiative university of queensland. Book a 30 minute private mentoring slot with one of these fantastic professionals. Genomics medicine program university of queensland. The project aims to develop guidelines and policies that support the introduction of clinical genetics in an ethical, legal and socially responsible manner. Biostatistics and bioinformatics clinics qfab bioinformatics.
Find a program future students university of queensland. Support for academic title holders aths initial consultation to discuss support required no charge, with the agreement of the centreunit. Genetic research projects aimed at improving healthcare, food production, the environment, and developing new technologies for tomorrow will be boosted with the formation of a new integrated genomics facility at the university of queensland. Understanding genomics in healthcare uq business school. The uk is recognised worldwide as a leader in genomics and the unique structure of the nhs is allowing us to deliver these. Genomics encompasses extraction, genotyping, sequencing and other genomicsrelated services across a range of university of queensland facilities. Clinical genomics, kulkarni, shashikant, pfeifer, john. It aims to develop a community that can collaboratively translate genomics knowledge into tools and approaches that effectively overcome challenges and create positive change for the global community.
Genomics is the analysis of the structure and functional potential of genomes single organisms to entire communities facilitated by dna sequencing and bioinformatics. Uqccr group leader in clinical neuroscience dr richard gordon said the findings provide exciting new insight into how the spread of toxic proteins occurs in parkinsons disease and highlights the important role of the immune. Our outstanding and well equipped medical facilities have allowed us to excel in the area of medical laboratory investigations. Our faculty boasts expertise in a range of areas to enable worldclass research outcomes. Abstracts from the european academy of allergy and clinical immunology and world allergy organization world allergy and asthma congress. Our molecular genetics and genomics research encompasses the application and analysis of targeted and highthroughput approaches to better understand all domains of life. Genomics is the study of genomes the sequence of a persons dna. Visscher was elected a fellow of the australian academy of science in 2010, a fellow of the royal society london in 2018 and a foreign m. Most recently she was clinical genomics chief commercial officer with responsibility for developing and executing gotomarket strategies. Clinical genomics your partner in earlier detection. Genetics is the study of inheritance, uncovering the structure and expression of genes, the genetic basis of traits, interactions between genes and the environment, and the. Clinical science medicine university of queensland.
Visscher joined the university of queensland in 2011, where he is professor of quantitative genetics. Exploring the situational complexities associated with practice change in the delivery of a psychosocial intervention. Genomics is the study of the bodys genes, their functions and their influence on the growth, development and working of the body using a variety of techniques to look at the bodys dna and associated compounds. This course will provide a practical introduction to genomics and bioinformatics. In addition to our role in hosting and managing the national galaxy australia service, rcc is an active contributor to the development of the genomics virtual laboratory gvl, which is software for a virtual server users who want to host and manage their own instance of galaxy or any of the other analysis systems listed below can easily do this by launching their own gvl server. Duplancic, christine, crough, tania, bell, scott c. Uq specialist medical centre is a hospital that has been providing convenient, affordable healthcare to the area it serves since 2011.
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