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MASTER OF GENETIC COUNSELLING

SYDNEY MEDICAL SCHOOL, NORTHERN

Genetics and Genomics Education

KRISTINE BARLOW-STEWART |A/PROFESSOR

Australia

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National -NHMRC

nhmrc.gov.au

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National -NHMRC

nhmrc.gov.au

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National -NHMRC

nhmrc.gov.au

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National -HGSA

hgsa.org.au

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National -EviQ

eviq.org.au

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State-based -NSW

genetics.edu.au

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Centre for Genetics Education -NSW

› Identifying gaps in genomic education:

›Genomic education programs

- Target group 1: Clinical Genetics Services

›Genomics for Genetic Counsellors workshop Oct 2015

- Adapted from Training in Master of Genetic Counselling program

›Clinical Genomic Data Analysis: (Garvan) Dec 2015

- Target group 2: Medical specialists- still planning

- Target group 3: Nurses ++ (germline v tumour testing)

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›Establish Genomic education section on

Centre’s website and GP tab:

- Point of care resources,

- Programs for health professionals and patient

information

›Partnership with Genetic Alliance Australia:

- Rare Disease support groups

- BRCA Information days

Centre for Genetics Education -NSW

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geneticalliance.org.au

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