HGSA News

Research: Exploring HCPs perspectives on mainstreaming genetic investigations for POI / infertility (9/05/2024)
	Attention healthcare professionals! Help shape the future for infertility diagnosis and care. Participate in a study that explores the future of genetic testing for infertility and Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI).

Podcast: Embracing genetic mainstreaming and PARPi inhibitors (9/05/2024)
	The second breast cancer podcast has been launched on the Oncology News website, called ‘Embracing genetic mainstreaming’ with Cath Shannon (medical oncologist, Mater) and Amy Pearn (genetic counsellor). Learn more about PARPi inhibitors and more.

2024 Allied Health Awards (9/05/2024)
	Nominations are open until 19 May 2024 for the 2024 Allied Health Awards.

New Zealand Branch Meeting - Aotearoa CARES - 17-18 Oct 2024 (9/05/2024)
	Registration now open for the two-yearly NZ Branch Meeting being held in Auckland 17-18 Oct. All HGSA members and non-members welcome to register. Early bird registration closes 31 May. Submit abstracts from 31 May.

Polygenic Risk Score Journal Club (3/05/2024)
	Rebecca Purvis will be presenting a recent article from The American Journal of Medical Genetics: Taking the risk. A systematic review of ethical reasons and moral arguments in the clinical use of polygenic risk scores by Andreoli et al.

Welcome to our new Corporate Member Genomics for Life (1/05/2024)
	We are delighted to welcome our newest Corporate Member, Genomics for Life. Genomics For Life Pty Ltd is a private pathology laboratory specialising in genomic testing.

HGSA Letter to NSW Health Minister (1/05/2024)
	The HGSA President has written to the NSW Health Minister raising concerns with Whole of Government Savings initiatives affecting Continuing Professional Development for NSW Health Staff.

Seeking members for TGA Advisory Committees (30/04/2024)
	The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is seeking applications from experts in medicine, science and consumer perspectives and issues, to fill upcoming vacancies across seven statutory advisory committees.

Seeking Presenters for Fellows Teaching (29/04/2024)
	Would you be free to present a talk to this year's cohort of clinical genetics fellows? The CGATTC team aims to coordinate teaching sessions throughout the year for the clinical genetics fellows and we are currently in need of speakers.

RARE Portal and RARE Helpline (22/04/2024)
	The RARE portal and RARE Helpline are now live. The RARE Portal has been funded by the Australian Government and is a key deliverable of the National Strategic Action Plan for Rare Diseases.

Research Project: An exploration of Genetic Counsellors’ experiences of working in ART (22/04/2024)
	Calling Genetic Counsellors! Are you working in, or have you previously worked in the IVF/ART industry? We are interested in hearing from you to learn more about your experience.

Health Sector Women's Leadership Scholarships Available (15/04/2024)
	Available Now: Partial scholarships for women in the Health Sector ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 per person, for one of four leadership and workplace skill development programs.

Research Survey: Genetic Counsellor perspectives on somatic testing and germline cancer risk (15/04/2024)
	A pilot study investigating genetic counsellors’ perspectives on somatic testing and germline cancer risk assessment. Do you work in cancer genetics? We want to know how somatic testing impacts you!

Rare Disease Policy Roundtable with the Hon. Mark Butler MP and HGSA (15/04/2024)
	HGSA President Yemima Berman, and ASIEM President Kaustuv Bhattacharya were invited to participate in the rare disease roundtable with Minister Butler on Tuesday 9 April 2024 hosted by Alexion Australia and New Zealand.

HGSA Supports Safe Workplaces (10/04/2024)
	The HGSA strongly supports and encourages any member who believes they have been discriminated against, bullied, sexually harassed or victimised in the workplace to report the matter and for employers to respond promptly and appropriately.

QLD Branch HGSA Annual Scientific Meeting Scholarship - open for applications! (9/04/2024)
	The QLD Branch would like to announce their 2024 ASM scholarship

ASPECT Autism Friendly Recording (8/04/2024)
	ASPECT (Autism Spectrum Australia ). All HGSA members are welcome to view a recording of this virtual session within the NSW GC Education Day.

Petition to add Belzutifan to the PBS for for VHL (4/04/2024)
	Learn more about the petition organised by Neuroendocrine Cancer Australia and sign to assist in advocating for Belzutifan to be added to the PBS.

The Human Genetics Society of Australasia Limited (29/03/2024)
	We are pleased to announce a major milestone in the history of the Society with the dissolution of Incorporated association and the transfer of the undertaking and distribution of its assets to the new company.

Survey regarding Inherited Retinal Disease (20/03/2024)
	Are you a healthcare professional caring for someone with inherited retinal disease? This survey is for you, the individual and their family.