Role
The EAG has provided advice to the Australian Government through the department on the design, role, main priorities, and key partnerships of a new national genomics body, Genomics Australia.
The new national genomics body will ensure a consistent approach to support integrating genomic health technologies into Australian healthcare.
Read more about establishing Genomics Australia.
Members
Members of the EAG include:
- researchers
- clinicians
- industry
- consumers
- First Nations people
- government representatives.
We appoint members for their expertise or interest in genomic health technologies.
| Member | Role |
|---|---|
| Ms Penny Shakespeare (Co-Chair) | Co-Chair, member, Commonwealth representative |
| Professor Kathryn North AC (Co-Chair) | Co-Chair, member, individual technical |
| Mrs Jane Bennett | Member, consumer advocate |
| Professor Alex Brown | Member, individual technical |
| Dr Kevin Carpenter | Member, individual technical |
| Professor Jon Emery | Member, individual technical |
| Ms Louise Healy | Member, consumer advocate |
| Professor Oliver Hofmann | Member, individual technical |
| Professor Dorothy Keefe PSM | Member, individual technical |
| Mr Robert McBride | Member, individual technical |
| Professor Julie McGaughran | Member, individual technical |
| Dr Kym Mina | Member, individual technical |
| Ms Madeline O’Donoghue | Member, individual technical |
| Professor Margaret Otlowski | Member, individual technical |
| A/Professor Beverley Rowbotham AO | Member, individual technical |
| Professor Robyn Ward AM | Member, individual technical |
| Ms Trinity Mahede | Member, state and territory representative |
Communiques
Expert Advisory Group on Genomics Australia – communiques
This collection contains communiques from the Expert Advisory Group on Genomics Australia.
Recommendations
Expert Advisory Group on Genomics Australia – Recommendations on the purpose, priorities and functions for Genomics Australia
These recommendations support the need for a cohesive national approach to the implementation of genomics into the Australian health system.
Contact
Genetics and genomics contact
Contact us for more information on genetics and genomics, including our strategies and frameworks, specific priorities or projects.
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