Genetic counsellors provide information & support to families regarding #genetic conditions. They work to enable families to make the right decisions for them. Elly Lynch Elly lynch has been a genetic counsellor for almost 20 years. #IAmAGeneticCounsellor vcgs.link/GC

8 year old Hugo is rocking his new ASRC tshirt

It’s going to be a very busy four years but fabulous news for all of the members and collaborators Melbourne Genomics Health Alliance and especially for those patients who will benefit from #Genomics. Thanks to Dan Andrews Victorian Government

In collaboration with CSIRO, Melbourne Genomics has developed an Australian-first 'chatbot' that could support patients in making informed decisions about genomic testing for future health risks. Read the paper here: doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.…

If additional genomic findings were offered in Australia, genetic counsellors would have to spend a large proportion of their time helping patients make an informed decision. We developed Edna to support this process - read all about it in our piece in the The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand.

Thanks to Bree, Michael and Tyler for telling their life-changing #genomics story to 7NEWS Melbourne. We're excited to continue the work to embed genomics into healthcare for all Victorians, thanks to a funding boost from the Victorian Government Hon. Jaala Pulford

Are you coming to our annual ASRC Festive Food Drive next Sunday, Dec 20th? This year's food drive will look a little different, but the impact of your support will never be felt more widely. Find out more about the #ASRCFoodDrive and get involved 👉🏼asrc.org.au/asrc-festive-f…

On #InternationalWomensDay, we're celebrating all of the female professionals who have been involved in the program. From stream leads and clinical project leaders to our interns, we highlight the invaluable contribution they have made to embedding genomics in practice! #IWD2021

Really don’t know how to retweet this any harder. The twitter thread by Allen Cheng is now up on The Sydney Morning Herald #covid19aus smh.com.au/national/why-w…

Detention harms children. We have long advocated that children should not be held in detention. We stand with our colleagues at the ACAH and support its statement that the issue must be resolved as a matter of urgency. Read more bit.ly/3gsgJcu

The Victorian Government’s investment in our world-first #genomicsequencing clinical project is stopping hospital #superbugs in their tracks – Acting Premier @JamesMerlinoMP and Hon. Jaala Pulford visited Austin Health to announce early results and funding. bit.ly/35LuJco

Australia’s top scientists are rolling up their sleeves for their 2nd AZ shots & are encouraging others who have already had 1 dose to do the same. Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI)' director Prof Kathryn North said it was a “miracle of medical #science” to have a selection of effective #vaccines.

Throughout the pandemic, we've gotten used to the idea that most #COVID cases are "mild." The CDC says mild cases account for 80% of symptomatic infections. Some people hear this and think it's not worth worrying about. Are they right? A thread on what "mild" really means. (1)

20 Ted Lasso maxims (Lassoims?) that will destroy self doubt, eliminate negativity, flush out cynicism, delete inhumanity, and bring joy and delight to your heart & soul. (minor spoilers possible) A thread:

And it's a wrap! Our final #AcuteCare Australian Genomics rapid #genomics in the NICU/PICU workshop done! Thank you to all our wonderful facilitators Chirag Patel Lilian Downie Kirsten Boggs Michelle de Silva Elly lynch Donna Halton Sophie Bouffler Dr Ari Horton (Elizabeth) Emma Palmer (she / her) and more!🇦🇺🧬⏱️👏👏👏

Calling all paediatricians! Due to popular demand, our webinar on ordering MBS-funded exome tests for children with intellectual disability is back for another session on 29 Nov. Follow the link for more info! Victorian Clinical Genetics Services (VCGS) bit.ly/30aLEp9

Reminder! Our 'Ordering MBS-funded exome tests for children with intellectual disability' webinar co-presented with Victorian Clinical Genetics Services (VCGS) is next week. Click the link to save your seat! bit.ly/30aLEp9

Do you have experience in business development with a background in science? Melbourne Genomics and WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute) are on the hunt for a Business Development Manager. Follow the link for more info or to apply now! bit.ly/3cy30PQ

Breaking news! Melbourne Genomics will be providing new funding for projects that support the use of genomics in patient care within Victorian hospitals. EOIs are opening early next year. For more details follow the link! bit.ly/30Wwx38

We're looking for projects that support the use of genomics in patient care within Victorian hospitals. EOIs for our Clinical Change Projects are open now to clinicians within member hospitals. Learn more via the link: melbournegenomics.org.au/clinicalchange