Research Officer - Genomics

The Clinical Genomics Laboratory (led by A/Prof Jodie Ingles) aims to find ways to use genomics and genetic counselling to equitably improve care, clarify diagnosis, and refine risk information for families with genetic cardiovascular diseases.
Cardiovascular diseases affecting children and young people often have underlying genetic causes.
Gaps in our knowledge about the underlying genetic architecture of cardiovascular diseases have limited our capacity to diagnose, predict risk, and effectively manage families.
Despite three decades of research, genetic testing currently identifies a causative variant in only ~40% of affected families and cannot predict those who will develop severe outcomes.

THE OPPORTUNITYThe RO will contribute to a number of new and existing research projects, including NSW Hearts and the Elusive Hearts Study.

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