A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. The student research portal is a comprehensive source of information for students and researchers, allowing them to connect in a variety of ways. A full list of dates relevant to uq students is available on the student matters calendar. Research centre, a multidisciplinary network encompassing more than 80 research groups at the university of queensland and the queensland institute of medical research.
Master of diagnostic genomics offered by queensland university of technology from. Working with the uq centre for clinical genomics based at uqdi, we use cuttingedge sequencing, genotyping and proteomic technologies to research a wide range of complex diseases, including cancer, arthritis, osteoporosis, diabetes, eczema and other chronic diseases. We are a stateoftheart, full service genomics technology facility that operates under cglp guidelines to meet the rigorous standards necessary for dnarna analysis and generating quality data. The university of queensland integrating deeper knowledge on the ethical, legal, social, educational and policy implications of genomics will benefit its translation into the clinical setting and. To commence study in semester 1 november 30 of the. Clinical schools clinical medicine ochsner rural faculty centres child health research centre health services research the university of queensland diamantina institute uq centre for clinical research uqccr institutes mater research institute uq mri uq provicechancellor research research ethics research integrity sponsored research pro. Genomics project among uq winners at prestigious nhmrc. Genomics encompasses extraction, genotyping, sequencing and other genomicsrelated services across a range of university of queensland facilities. University of queensland centre for clinical research genome editing laboratory. The genomics clinical trials centre is currently running clinical research trials for alzheimers disease treatments out of the gold coast based clinic at mermaid waters.
Uqccr 10 year report uq centre for clinical research. She completed her phd in genetics, in 2012 at the university of queensland uq. Precision medicinea guide to genomics in clinical practice, by mccarthy and mendelsohn, has the goal to be an overview of the practice of genomic medicine for the general. Uq centre for clinical research herston, both types will be considered i. The development of nextgeneration sequencing technologies has revolutionized our ability to examine the genetic content of microbial pathogens, using either purified cultures or. He has contributed 15 edited bookschapters, 380 journal papers.
Biostatistics and bioinformatics clinics qfab bioinformatics. It presents key bioinformatic challenges and the solutions that must be addressed by clinical genomicists and genomic pathologists, such as specific pipelines for identification of the full range of variants that are clinically important. Genomics project among uq winners at prestigious nhmrc awards. Roberts centre for clinical research centre for advanced imaging the university of queensland, australia horst joachim schirra centre for advanced imaging the university of queensland, australia martin f. The necessary grounding in the area will be accessed flexibly by students without the appropriate training prior to undertaking the project. Cancer centre, professor david thomas, is a research program dedicated to. Welcome to the winter 2009 edition of graduate contact.
University of queensland researchers have pioneered a method to integrate data from multiple largescale studies to assess risk factors such as body mass index bmi and cholesterol levels, and their association with diseases including type two diabetes and heart. Both practical and pertinent, oxford desk reference. Precision medicinea guide to genomics in clinical practice, by mccarthy and mendelsohn, has the goal to be an overview of the practice of genomic medicine for the general practitioners and trainees. Genomics diamantina institute university of queensland.
Student research portal medicine program university of. A promising new therapy to stop parkinsons disease in its tracks has been developed at the university of queensland. Genomics queensland brain institute university of queensland. Genomics encompasses extraction, genotyping, sequencing and other genomics related services across a range of university of queensland facilities.
The university of queensland provides a wealth of genomics expertise in a wide range of disciplines across multiple institutes, centres and faculties. To commence study in semester 1 november 30 of the previous year. Genomics and society school of law university of queensland. Aid researchers possess significant expertise in the areas of bioinformatics and clinical microbiology. Feb 24, 2020 the closing date for the master of biotechnology is. Genomics, being an interdisciplinary area of biological sciences, has the obvious requirement of active involvement and support of various faculties of life science, applied sciences and engineering. Richard gordon phd the university of queensland, brisbane.
Working with the uq centre for clinical genomics based at uqdi, we use cutting edge sequencing, genotyping and proteomic technologies to research a wide. Through the support of the queensland genomics health alliance and queensland health, the practical microbial genomics workshop is free. The mandate of the centre for clinical genomics is to provide sustainable and scalable clinical diagnostic genomic testing for the population of bc. Research capabilities showcase university of queensland. The data consists of 150 whole cancer genome sequences and variants. Medications and diagnostic products cannot be directly ordered through this website. Clinical genomics cannot respond to questions about general medical information or questions regarding your personal medical condition. Together with colleagues at the uq centre for clinical research and the qimr berghofer medical research institute, we carried out a finescale reanalysis of the molecular interaction networks responsible for ddr, and are sequencing the genomes of patients with familial breast cancers. Clinical genomics your partner in earlier detection. Working with the uq centre for clinical genomics based at uqdi, we use cutting. Individual research project in the area of genomics bioinformatics. Working with the uq centre for clinical genomics based at uqdi, we use cuttingedge sequencing, genotyping and proteomic technologies to research a wide. The university of queensland centre for clinical genomics.
Research capabilities showcase is a unique platform where uq. Hass, bel, gci, itee, were successful in obtaining a uq genomics grant to investigate genomics in society, the eth ics and social science dimensions of genomics translation into clinical practice. Contact genomics initiative university of queensland. The state government announced new funding for genomics. Her thesis title was genes and genetic markers associated with. The genomics clinical trials centre is a facility dedicated to conducting new treatment clinical trials, situated in the centre of the gold coast at mermaid waters. Genomics, health services, mental health, neuroscience. The genome sequencing data will underpin research into skin, blood and breast cancers, which will enable scientists to take their genomics research one step closer to providing patients with treatments tailored to specific cancers.
Contact centre for clinical research university of. Centre for clinical research was opened by sir llew. Faculty of science introduction t o research, honours. Our genomic medicine researchers focuses on understanding the genetic causes of many common human diseases. Funds to boost queensland genomics research uq news the. Major facilities faculty of medicine university of queensland. University of queensland researchers have pioneered a method to. Preference will be given to queensland health employees, including hospital and health staff within the categories listed below. With breakthrough diagnostic tools, the company offers affordable and accurate tests, supporting physicians and patients with potential lifesaving knowledge about colorectal cancer. The development of nextgeneration sequencing technologies has revolutionized our ability to examine the genetic content of microbial pathogens, using either purified cultures or metagenomic approaches. Clinical genomics australian infectious diseases research. This page is provided as a contact service and does not replace the advice of a physician. Some of your cbl cases may include emedicine resources as recommended readings. Centre for clinical research university of queensland.
Associate professor judith greer uq centre for clinical research research strategy and support medicine dr natalie. Curricular coursework options clinician scientist track. The centre for applied genomics is a genome centre in the research institute of the hospital for sick children, and is affiliated with the university of toronto. Genomics is the study of genomes the sequence of a persons dna. Qfab bioinformatics and uq research computing centre, the university of queensland. Curricular coursework options clinician scientist track mdphd extracurricular noncoursework options. Genomics clinical trials centre genomics research centre. To commence study in semester 2 may 31 of the year of commencement. Kinghorn centre for clinical genomics garvan institute of medical. School of chemistry and molecular biosciences uq centre for clinical research associate professor mikael boden school of chemistry and molecular biosciences.
Uq genomics is a virtual network established to identify and unite the diverse array of genomics expertise at the university of queensland. Clinical genomics promises to deliver more rapid diagnosis for people with genetic. Uqccr group leader in clinical neuroscience dr richard gordon said the findings provide exciting new insight into how the spread of toxic proteins occurs in parkinsons disease and highlights the important role of the immune. Hpi can expect funding to support phd top ups and fund research. Apr 26, 2017 the university of queensland integrating deeper knowledge on the ethical, legal, social, educational and policy implications of genomics will benefit its translation into the clinical setting and across society. Clinical genomics promises to deliver more rapid diagnosis for people with genetic disorders and to allow informed decision making for treatment and disease management. Individual research project in the area of genomicsbioinformatics.
The clinical genomics centre provides a broad range of services from upstream study design and grant writing support through to downstream data analysis. Clinical genomics has two decades of experience striving to save lives and reduce costs by developing easytouse tests for use in the detection of colorectal cancer. Global analysis of metabolites to address problems in prostate cancer matthew j. A key initiative of uq genomics was the establishment of the genome innovation hub as a means to promote the development and implementation of novel ideas and emerging genomic technologies. Genomics medicine program university of queensland.
Associate professor judith greer uq centre for clinical research research strategy and support medicine dr natalie groves uq centre for clinical research. The closing date for the master of biotechnology is. Institute for molecular bioscience university of queensland. But whole exome and eventually whole genome sequencing should be. The state government announced new funding for genomics research today at the queensland brain institute. University of queensland centre for clinical research uqccr. Through uq s operation of the australian node of the international cancer genome consortium icgc and the uq centre for clinical genomics uqccg, we contribute to worldwide efforts to define the genetic link to common tumour types, with a focus on pancreatic cancer and leukaemia, as well as common and rare heritable diseases. Clinical genomics provides an overview of the various nextgeneration sequencing ngs technologies that are currently used in clinical diagnostic laboratories. A limited number of places will be provided to interstate applicants. Oct 19, 2017 both the federal and state governments have begun preparing for implementing genomics into the clinic. The genome sequencing data will underpin research into skin, blood and breast cancers, which will enable scientists to take their. Massive banks of genetic information are being harnessed to shed new light on modifiable health risks that underlie common diseases. In the context of clinical oncology, ngs technologies are currently transitioning from. This course will provide a practical introduction to genomics and bioinformatics.
The book also provides information on the less common situations where management is particularly complex. Roberts centre for clinical research centre for advanced imaging the university of. Highlights of uq genetics and genomics research university of queensland centre for clinical genomics uq diamantina institute uqdi is home to the uq centre for clinical genomics, the. Marie leads the clinical genomics group at qimr berghofer. Topics include nextgeneration sequencing, biological databases, sequence alignment, similarity searches, genome. Topics include nextgeneration sequencing, biological databases, sequence alignment, similarity searches, genome browsers, molecular evolution, human disease genetics and proteomics. Professor jian yang, from qbi and the institute for molecular bioscience imb, has been awarded the prime ministers frank fenner prize for life scientist of the year for his pioneering work in helping to unravel the complexity of the human genome and genetic traits. Undergraduate and masters projects booklet view and download. Use this guide to help you find clinical guidelines from both australia and overseas. Cooling brains on fire to treat parkinsons a promising new therapy to stop parkinsons disease in its tracks has been developed at the university of queensland. Education and training for the australian clinical genomic workforce. Preference will be given to queensland health employees. Genomics project among uq winners at prestigious nhmrc awards july 2017 four uq faculty of medicine researchers were acknowledged at the national health and medical research council nhmrc research awards in canberra, including professor david evans who received the marshall and warren award.
Both the federal and state governments have begun preparing for implementing genomics into the clinic. Clinical genomics cannot respond to questions about general medical information or questions regarding your. Ross barnard infectious diseases, molecular biology and biotechnology helen farrell viral pathogenesis james fraser sex virulence and evolution in pathogenic fungi. Clinical guidelines and trials university of queensland. The university of queensland st lucia qld 4072, australia. Using genomics to treat genes will help us determine which drugs to use in particular disease subtypes genes will help us predict those who get sideeffects sesti f. Professor jian yang, from qbi and the institute for molecular bioscience imb, has been awarded the prime ministers frank fenner prize for life scientist of the year for his pioneering work in helping to.
New integrated genomics facility at uq uq news the. Clinical science medicine university of queensland. The university of queensland uq is one of australias premier research and teaching institutions, with a wealth of expertise and research capability in genomics. Clinical genomics is the use of genome sequencing to inform patient diagnosis and care. Genomics project among uq winners at prestigious nhmrc awards july 2017 four uq faculty of medicine researchers were acknowledged at the national health and medical research council. Contact centre for clinical research university of queensland. Research in molecular genetics and genomics at the scmb encompasses the application and analysis of targeted. Together with colleagues at the uq centre for clinical research and the qimr berghofer medical research institute, we carried out a finescale reanalysis of the molecular interaction networks. Genetic research projects aimed at improving healthcare, food production, the environment, and developing new technologies for tomorrow will be boosted with the formation of a new integrated genomics facility at the university of queensland. These reports can be converted into different formats e.
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