
Aideen McInerney-Leo she/her
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Group leader #UQ/Integrating Genomics into Medicine(IGM)/Genetic Counsellor/Mainstreaming/Melanoma/ELSI/Consent; Mum; Views are my own
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I was honoured to have the opportunity to present my PhD findings at the 2024 6ICUSP & 5GAC-SC in Brisbane this weekend. A big thank you to my supervisors and colleagues for their support Integrating Genomics into Medicine UQ Dermatology Research Centre


Press release & media last week from the Aus Govt - banning the use of genetic test results in life insurance underwriting. Thanks to Dr Jane Tiller and all partners: ministers.treasury.gov.au/ministers/step…

Excited to share our research on upskilling dermatologists to offer genetic testing for melanoma. Also looking forward to hearing the amazing Dr Amy Nisselle talk about her brilliant work. Melbourne Genomics Health Alliance 🧬🧬🧬

Excited to share our review on #genomic testing for children, adolescents & young adults with #Cancer - 16-18% germline variant - 40% de novo - CNVs ++ than in adults - 18-69% have variant with a matched therapy - 1/3 receive it. Cancer Australia track.smtpsendmail.com/9032119/c?p=V8…


We look forward to TRI Executive Director of Translation, A/Prof Helen Benham, lending expertise to a panel discussion at AusBiotech: transition from preclinical research to early-phase human trials, 2.20pm, 31 Oct, sponsored by Cytiva. And find TRI @ the Queensland Government booth (36-41).

Day 1 of #AMC2024 hosted by Melanoma Institute Australia in Sydney! Our centre being well-represented by 10+ posters and a talk by Dr Courtney Wallingford from the Integrating Genomics into Medicine, about the evolution of genetic testing for melanoma and the latest guidelines 🗣 UQ Medicine Translational Research Institute ASSC


Feeling inspired by A/Prof MacInerney, President of Serdar Gökçen and proudly a woman leader, and her team as they delve into the impressive work of integrating genomics with medicine, alongside the unique familial melanoma clinic at PAH Aideen McInerney-Leo she/her UQ Dermatology Research Centre #WomenInScience







Beautiful film “Conquering Skin Cancer” was premiered in Brisbane this evening. Starring Hugh Jackman, Cate Campbell, H. Peter Soyer @ProfRScolyerMIA and many others talking about how devastating a skin cancer diagnosis can be and the importance of prevention and early detection


Congratulations to Ellie Maas who was awarded PhD Graduate of the Year for UQ Medicine 🎉🎉🎉 H. Peter Soyer Dr Brigid Betz-Stablein and I are very proud supervisors #FrazerInstUQ #WomenInSTEM



Congratulations Jenny Berkman and Emily DeBortoli and all the recipients on winning Translational Research Institute travel awards to attend conferences in 2025! 👏 ✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️ #FrazerInstUQ UQ Medicine Aideen McInerney-Leo she/her Dr Tatiane Yanes
