When Wednesday 25 September 2024, 11am – 12pm (AEST)
Where Online.
Registration Registration is free and available here.
Join the Genomics Education Network Australasia (GENA) September meet-up. Hear about genomics education projects underway in Australasia, find out about new tools and resources supporting genomics education and meet others working in the field.
GENA have education and genomics professionals discussing completed, current and developing projects in genomics education.
GENA welcome member updates in the last few minutes and can offer breakout rooms on zoom if people would like to continue the conversation.
Agenda
11am – 11:05am – Welcome
11:05am – 11:30am – Training for dermatologists to offer melanoma genomic testing
A/Prof Aideen McInerney-Leo will present “Efficacy and impact of the different training modalities for dermatologists to offer melanoma genetic testing”.
This will be followed by a short Q&A with the presenter.
11:30am – 11:55am – Interdisciplinary approach to co-design of genomics resources
The Melbourne Genomics team (Amy Clarke, Dr Fran Maher, Amelia Rahardja and A/Prof Amy Nisselle) will present “Genomics resources for non-genetic health professionals: an interdisciplinary approach to co-design”.
This will be followed by a short Q&A with the presenters.
11:55am – 12pm – Education updates
About the speakers
A/Prof Aideen McInerney-Leo trained as a genetic counsellor in the UK before moving to the US to conduct clinical research at the National Institutes of Health and lecture at Johns Hopkins University. Her research group within the Fraser Institute at the University of Queensland, focuses on clinician and patient educational interventions to democratise access to genetic testing.
Amy Clarke is Project Manager for the Clinical Change Projects – projects road-testing practical solutions to the real-world challenges of using genomics in patient care. Amy has a Masters in Development Studies and expertise in project management, stakeholder engagement, advocacy, policy and strategy development and organisational change.
Dr Fran Maher is an Education Officer at Melbourne Genomics Health Alliance, developing workshops and online learning resources for medical professionals new to genomics. Fran has a PhD and postdoctoral research background in cell and molecular biology, plus education and training qualifications. Her previous experience in bioscience education includes developing Professional Learning programs for teachers and laboratory technicians, teaching across all levels of education, and writing for Senior Biology texts.
Amelia Rahardja works across the Melbourne Genomics program team and its member organisations to create clear, cut-through content on the value of genomics in care. Through her work with Melbourne Genomics, she combines a personal interest in science with her ability to write copy and produce content across a range of mediums. Amelia graduated from RMIT University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Communication (Public Relations).
A/Prof Amy Nisselle leads the Genomics Workforce stream of Melbourne Genomics, investigating the genomic practice and educational needs of the clinical, diagnostic and data science workforces. She applies research insights to a multifaceted genomics education and training program and determines effective strategies to develop the workforce. Amy has a doctorate in multimedia genetics education, and experience in medical, science and education research.
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