Queensland Health Genomics Seminar Series – Session 8 explores ethical genomics in Australia, including Indigenous perspectives and culturally safe research practices.
Welcome to the Genomics Seminar Series. The purpose of this series is to:
- Promote the translation of genomics research into clinical practice.
- Share initiatives from research fellows and clinical staff, highlighting their impact on the healthcare system.
- Celebrate genomics capacity-building projects across Queensland.
- Foster collaboration and learning within the clinical genomics and research community.
- Create opportunities for researchers and clinicians to connect, exchange knowledge, and strengthen partnerships.
Speaker
This session features Associate Professor Joanne Voisey from the Queensland University of Technology, an expert in psychiatric genomics and mental health research. With over 20 years’ experience and 80+ publications, her work focuses on improving diagnosis and treatment outcomes, while advancing clinically relevant and culturally informed genomics practice.
Talk title
Ethical Genomics in Australia: Lessons from Indigenous Research and the Path Forward
This seminar explores Indigenous perspectives, past research harms, and culturally safe, community-led approaches to strengthen equity, trust, and patient outcomes in genomic medicine.
Tags
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
- Events
- Genetic diseases
- Genetic/genomic testing
- Genomics in healthcare
- Research
- Specialist
- General Practitioner
- Genetic Counsellor
- Nurse / Midwife
- Allied health professional
- Pharmacist
- Genetic pathologist
- Laboratory scientist
- Health Administrator
- Clinical practice
- Laboratory practice
- Education
- Webinar
- Free