Rare Disease Day is being celebrated on February 28th this year, with events being held by patient organisations including Genetic Support Network Victoria and Rare Voices Australia.

Australian Genomics has released an animation of the genomic testing journey, taking the viewer through the different people and processes involved. This video was created as part of Australian Genomics’ First 5 Years celebrations.

Although genomic sequencing is a powerful tool, it isn’t always the most appropriate test. This article explains when genomic sequencing will be most useful, and the associated benefits and risks.

Hunting for cancer of unknown primary — the cancer that hides its face discusses the difficulty in treating patients with cancers that have an unknown origin and how a study is…

How genetic counsellors and ultra-rapid testing help parents search for answers they dread discusses the Australian Genomics Acute Care research study, which is using genomic testing to diagnose infants in…

Genetic testing and life insurance in Australia discusses insurance policies in Australia and the potential impact of genetic testing on life insurance coverage. Read the full article HERE. Written by Maurice Thach,…

Five things to consider before ordering an online DNA test discusses the potential implications of having genetic testing for ancestry, health or other information through an online DNA test. This type…

100,000 whole genome milestone reached by NHS announces that Genomics England have sequenced 100,000 complete genomes from NHS patients with cancers and rare diseases, meeting their target for the 100,000…

Adapted and shared with permission of the Australian Society of Genetic Counsellors This year, the Australian Society of Genetic Counsellors (ASGC) partnered with the US National Society of Genetic Counsellors…