GCR Connect
@gcr-connect.bsky.social
GCR Connect is a network for genetic counsellors in research across Australasia. GCR Connect offers peer support, resources, and a space to discuss research-specific challenges. Endorsed by HGSA & supported by ASGC.
🎉 Join us this Genetic Counsellor Awareness Day for the GCR Connect End of Year Showcase!
Hosted by ASGC & GCR Connect, this event is dedicated to highlighting the incredible research being led by GCs.
📅 Thursday, 13 November 2025
🕑 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM AEDT
📍 Online (registration required)
Hosted by ASGC & GCR Connect, this event is dedicated to highlighting the incredible research being led by GCs.
📅 Thursday, 13 November 2025
🕑 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM AEDT
📍 Online (registration required)
October 23, 2025 at 1:44 AM
🎉 Join us this Genetic Counsellor Awareness Day for the GCR Connect End of Year Showcase!
Hosted by ASGC & GCR Connect, this event is dedicated to highlighting the incredible research being led by GCs.
📅 Thursday, 13 November 2025
🕑 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM AEDT
📍 Online (registration required)
Hosted by ASGC & GCR Connect, this event is dedicated to highlighting the incredible research being led by GCs.
📅 Thursday, 13 November 2025
🕑 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM AEDT
📍 Online (registration required)
Abstract submission closes TODAY for GCR Connect showcase!!
🔹Top 3 abstracts invited to present in November
🔹 Best presentation takes home $100 prize 🏆
📩 Send your abstract (max. 250 words) to Kirsten Boggs
✨ Save the date! Registration details soon - we can’t wait to see you there
🔹Top 3 abstracts invited to present in November
🔹 Best presentation takes home $100 prize 🏆
📩 Send your abstract (max. 250 words) to Kirsten Boggs
✨ Save the date! Registration details soon - we can’t wait to see you there
🚨 Reminder: Abstracts due soon! 🚨
Submit by 5pm Fri 10 Oct for the chance to present at the GCR Connect End of Year Showcase 🎤 (Thurs 13 Nov).
Top abstract wins $100 prize 🏆
📩 Send your abstract (≤250 words) to Kirsten Boggs
For more information see the ASGC newsletter
Submit by 5pm Fri 10 Oct for the chance to present at the GCR Connect End of Year Showcase 🎤 (Thurs 13 Nov).
Top abstract wins $100 prize 🏆
📩 Send your abstract (≤250 words) to Kirsten Boggs
For more information see the ASGC newsletter
October 10, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Abstract submission closes TODAY for GCR Connect showcase!!
🔹Top 3 abstracts invited to present in November
🔹 Best presentation takes home $100 prize 🏆
📩 Send your abstract (max. 250 words) to Kirsten Boggs
✨ Save the date! Registration details soon - we can’t wait to see you there
🔹Top 3 abstracts invited to present in November
🔹 Best presentation takes home $100 prize 🏆
📩 Send your abstract (max. 250 words) to Kirsten Boggs
✨ Save the date! Registration details soon - we can’t wait to see you there
🚨 Reminder: Abstracts due soon! 🚨
Submit by 5pm Fri 10 Oct for the chance to present at the GCR Connect End of Year Showcase 🎤 (Thurs 13 Nov).
Top abstract wins $100 prize 🏆
📩 Send your abstract (≤250 words) to Kirsten Boggs
For more information see the ASGC newsletter
Submit by 5pm Fri 10 Oct for the chance to present at the GCR Connect End of Year Showcase 🎤 (Thurs 13 Nov).
Top abstract wins $100 prize 🏆
📩 Send your abstract (≤250 words) to Kirsten Boggs
For more information see the ASGC newsletter
October 3, 2025 at 5:04 AM
🚨 Reminder: Abstracts due soon! 🚨
Submit by 5pm Fri 10 Oct for the chance to present at the GCR Connect End of Year Showcase 🎤 (Thurs 13 Nov).
Top abstract wins $100 prize 🏆
📩 Send your abstract (≤250 words) to Kirsten Boggs
For more information see the ASGC newsletter
Submit by 5pm Fri 10 Oct for the chance to present at the GCR Connect End of Year Showcase 🎤 (Thurs 13 Nov).
Top abstract wins $100 prize 🏆
📩 Send your abstract (≤250 words) to Kirsten Boggs
For more information see the ASGC newsletter
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Two genetic counseling legends - plenary speaker @hz103.bsky.social and session chair @laurayeates1.bsky.social at #hgsa2025 🇦🇺 #genechat
August 18, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Two genetic counseling legends - plenary speaker @hz103.bsky.social and session chair @laurayeates1.bsky.social at #hgsa2025 🇦🇺 #genechat
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Fantastic 1st session at #IMPAHC2025 highlights incl
✨Uncle Frank: Welcome to the Country & sharing stories about country
✨Steph Archer: developing a CanRisk user interface
✨Laura Forest: implementing personalised #Breastcancer risk in primary care
✨Paul James: w/early & exciting data from the PRiMo
✨Uncle Frank: Welcome to the Country & sharing stories about country
✨Steph Archer: developing a CanRisk user interface
✨Laura Forest: implementing personalised #Breastcancer risk in primary care
✨Paul James: w/early & exciting data from the PRiMo
August 25, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Fantastic 1st session at #IMPAHC2025 highlights incl
✨Uncle Frank: Welcome to the Country & sharing stories about country
✨Steph Archer: developing a CanRisk user interface
✨Laura Forest: implementing personalised #Breastcancer risk in primary care
✨Paul James: w/early & exciting data from the PRiMo
✨Uncle Frank: Welcome to the Country & sharing stories about country
✨Steph Archer: developing a CanRisk user interface
✨Laura Forest: implementing personalised #Breastcancer risk in primary care
✨Paul James: w/early & exciting data from the PRiMo
A wonderful first session on Genetic Counselling research led by Dr Heather Zierhut and interactive activity using the FOCUS framework to address our goals. What a way to kick off the ASGC SIG day and 48th HGSA ASM!
August 15, 2025 at 12:27 AM
A wonderful first session on Genetic Counselling research led by Dr Heather Zierhut and interactive activity using the FOCUS framework to address our goals. What a way to kick off the ASGC SIG day and 48th HGSA ASM!
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Day one of #HGSA2025 and #asgc2025. Very excited for this jam packed program, catching up with friends, and lots of learning.
Thanks to @laurayeates1.bsky.social and the committee for organising such a great program! 🤗
Thanks to @laurayeates1.bsky.social and the committee for organising such a great program! 🤗
August 14, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Day one of #HGSA2025 and #asgc2025. Very excited for this jam packed program, catching up with friends, and lots of learning.
Thanks to @laurayeates1.bsky.social and the committee for organising such a great program! 🤗
Thanks to @laurayeates1.bsky.social and the committee for organising such a great program! 🤗
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Other speakers include:
✨ Dr Elvira Zilliacus, Exc account manager, Blueprint
✨ Prof Clara Gaff, exc director MGHA
✨Dr Jane Tiller, ethical, legal and social adviser, public health genomics researcher
✨Dr Gabrielle Reid, lead genomics co-ordinator MsGC UoM
✨Gillian Blue, head of genet research CHW
✨ Dr Elvira Zilliacus, Exc account manager, Blueprint
✨ Prof Clara Gaff, exc director MGHA
✨Dr Jane Tiller, ethical, legal and social adviser, public health genomics researcher
✨Dr Gabrielle Reid, lead genomics co-ordinator MsGC UoM
✨Gillian Blue, head of genet research CHW
August 14, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Other speakers include:
✨ Dr Elvira Zilliacus, Exc account manager, Blueprint
✨ Prof Clara Gaff, exc director MGHA
✨Dr Jane Tiller, ethical, legal and social adviser, public health genomics researcher
✨Dr Gabrielle Reid, lead genomics co-ordinator MsGC UoM
✨Gillian Blue, head of genet research CHW
✨ Dr Elvira Zilliacus, Exc account manager, Blueprint
✨ Prof Clara Gaff, exc director MGHA
✨Dr Jane Tiller, ethical, legal and social adviser, public health genomics researcher
✨Dr Gabrielle Reid, lead genomics co-ordinator MsGC UoM
✨Gillian Blue, head of genet research CHW
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Packed room today for the @gcr-connect.bsky.social Life After PhD event. I love seeing so many GCs interested in research!!! How lucky are we to have so many brilliant GCs sharing their career stories.
First up Melody Menezes, executive director of clinical genetics services at VCGS.
First up Melody Menezes, executive director of clinical genetics services at VCGS.
August 14, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Packed room today for the @gcr-connect.bsky.social Life After PhD event. I love seeing so many GCs interested in research!!! How lucky are we to have so many brilliant GCs sharing their career stories.
First up Melody Menezes, executive director of clinical genetics services at VCGS.
First up Melody Menezes, executive director of clinical genetics services at VCGS.
New paper by Mackley & co presents a framework to support genetic testing mainstreaming across specialities, with 4 models differentiated by when service delivery shifts to clinical genetic services.
🔗 Mainstreaming of clinical genetic testing: A conceptual framework; DOI: 10.1016/j.gim.2025.101465
🔗 Mainstreaming of clinical genetic testing: A conceptual framework; DOI: 10.1016/j.gim.2025.101465
June 26, 2025 at 12:56 AM
New paper by Mackley & co presents a framework to support genetic testing mainstreaming across specialities, with 4 models differentiated by when service delivery shifts to clinical genetic services.
🔗 Mainstreaming of clinical genetic testing: A conceptual framework; DOI: 10.1016/j.gim.2025.101465
🔗 Mainstreaming of clinical genetic testing: A conceptual framework; DOI: 10.1016/j.gim.2025.101465
New paper! 🚨
"The case for integrating genetic counselors into primary care" makes the case for a game-changing shift in how we deliver genetic healthcare.
💡 GCs + Primary Care = Access, Equity, Prevention, Continuity.
#GeneticCounselling #PrimaryCare #GenomicMedicine #HealthEquity
"The case for integrating genetic counselors into primary care" makes the case for a game-changing shift in how we deliver genetic healthcare.
💡 GCs + Primary Care = Access, Equity, Prevention, Continuity.
#GeneticCounselling #PrimaryCare #GenomicMedicine #HealthEquity
doi.org
June 24, 2025 at 1:30 AM
New paper! 🚨
"The case for integrating genetic counselors into primary care" makes the case for a game-changing shift in how we deliver genetic healthcare.
💡 GCs + Primary Care = Access, Equity, Prevention, Continuity.
#GeneticCounselling #PrimaryCare #GenomicMedicine #HealthEquity
"The case for integrating genetic counselors into primary care" makes the case for a game-changing shift in how we deliver genetic healthcare.
💡 GCs + Primary Care = Access, Equity, Prevention, Continuity.
#GeneticCounselling #PrimaryCare #GenomicMedicine #HealthEquity
🎉 The provisional program for the International Meeting of the Psychosocial Aspects of Hereditary Cancer (IMPAHC) is now live!
🗓 25–26 August
📍 Kingscliff, NSW
Keynote speakers: A/Prof Stephanie Archer (University of Cambridge) & Dr Katianne Sharp (St. Jude Children's Research Hospital)
🗓 25–26 August
📍 Kingscliff, NSW
Keynote speakers: A/Prof Stephanie Archer (University of Cambridge) & Dr Katianne Sharp (St. Jude Children's Research Hospital)
June 24, 2025 at 1:27 AM
🎉 The provisional program for the International Meeting of the Psychosocial Aspects of Hereditary Cancer (IMPAHC) is now live!
🗓 25–26 August
📍 Kingscliff, NSW
Keynote speakers: A/Prof Stephanie Archer (University of Cambridge) & Dr Katianne Sharp (St. Jude Children's Research Hospital)
🗓 25–26 August
📍 Kingscliff, NSW
Keynote speakers: A/Prof Stephanie Archer (University of Cambridge) & Dr Katianne Sharp (St. Jude Children's Research Hospital)
📢 Are you a genetic counsellor doing a PhD—or thinking about one?
The GC-PhD peer support group (of the GCR Connect Committee) is hosting a professional development workshop on Thurs 14 Aug, 2–4pm, at the Garvan Institute, Sydney. 🧬 #GeneticCounselling #PhD
EOI: forms.office.com/r/0v5r1uaZrP
The GC-PhD peer support group (of the GCR Connect Committee) is hosting a professional development workshop on Thurs 14 Aug, 2–4pm, at the Garvan Institute, Sydney. 🧬 #GeneticCounselling #PhD
EOI: forms.office.com/r/0v5r1uaZrP
June 23, 2025 at 5:40 AM
📢 Are you a genetic counsellor doing a PhD—or thinking about one?
The GC-PhD peer support group (of the GCR Connect Committee) is hosting a professional development workshop on Thurs 14 Aug, 2–4pm, at the Garvan Institute, Sydney. 🧬 #GeneticCounselling #PhD
EOI: forms.office.com/r/0v5r1uaZrP
The GC-PhD peer support group (of the GCR Connect Committee) is hosting a professional development workshop on Thurs 14 Aug, 2–4pm, at the Garvan Institute, Sydney. 🧬 #GeneticCounselling #PhD
EOI: forms.office.com/r/0v5r1uaZrP
🧬 What does the public think about genomic newborn screening (gNBS)?
A study by Peters and colleagues used discrete choice surveys to explore the Australian public preferences, values, and priorities of the Australian public about the value and implementation of genomic NBS.
A study by Peters and colleagues used discrete choice surveys to explore the Australian public preferences, values, and priorities of the Australian public about the value and implementation of genomic NBS.
📣New today!
📄Public preferences for the value and implementation of genomic newborn screening: Insights from two discrete choice experiments in Australia
🧑🤝🧑 @iliasgoranitis.bsky.social @zornitza.bsky.social & co
📄Public preferences for the value and implementation of genomic newborn screening: Insights from two discrete choice experiments in Australia
🧑🤝🧑 @iliasgoranitis.bsky.social @zornitza.bsky.social & co
Public preferences for the value and implementation of genomic newborn screening: Insights from two discrete choice experiments in Australia
Genomics will potentially transform newborn screening programs globally. To inform
implementation, we surveyed 2,509 members of the Australian public to understand the
importance they place on key asp...
www.cell.com
June 23, 2025 at 4:17 AM
🧬 What does the public think about genomic newborn screening (gNBS)?
A study by Peters and colleagues used discrete choice surveys to explore the Australian public preferences, values, and priorities of the Australian public about the value and implementation of genomic NBS.
A study by Peters and colleagues used discrete choice surveys to explore the Australian public preferences, values, and priorities of the Australian public about the value and implementation of genomic NBS.
Building on the Generation Study, the NHS announced plans to offer whole-genome sequencing to all babies born in England within the 10 years. With a £650 million investment, the initiative aims to identify hundreds of rare genetic conditions at birth, enabling earlier diagnoses & tailored treatment.
All babies in England to get DNA test to assess risk of diseases within 10 years
All babies in England to get DNA test to assess risk of diseases within 10 years
Newborns will have whole genome sequencing to enable personalised healthcare that predicts and prevents illness
Every baby in England is to have a DNA screening to avoid fatal diseases and receive personalised healthcare as part of the government’s £650m investment in DNA technology, it has been reported.
Within a decade, every newborn will undergo whole genome sequencing, which assesses the risk of hundreds of diseases and is expected to form part of the government’s 10-year plan for the health service. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
June 23, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Building on the Generation Study, the NHS announced plans to offer whole-genome sequencing to all babies born in England within the 10 years. With a £650 million investment, the initiative aims to identify hundreds of rare genetic conditions at birth, enabling earlier diagnoses & tailored treatment.
Well done Emily on a fantastic publication highlighting the diverse roles of genetic counsellors - we look forward to seeing more great work as you continue through your PhD journey!
🌟Thrilled to share my first PhD piece
A perspective on the value of embedding genetic counsellors in paediatric immunology - bringing knowledge & skills to enhance the integration of genomic testing into care.
Huge thanks to the incredible team of co-authors
www.jaci-inpractice.org/article/S221...
A perspective on the value of embedding genetic counsellors in paediatric immunology - bringing knowledge & skills to enhance the integration of genomic testing into care.
Huge thanks to the incredible team of co-authors
www.jaci-inpractice.org/article/S221...
June 23, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Well done Emily on a fantastic publication highlighting the diverse roles of genetic counsellors - we look forward to seeing more great work as you continue through your PhD journey!
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Why does 𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙘𝙨 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙒𝙖𝙮 matter? Hear directly from Professor Alex Brown as he shares why this course is a game-changer.
Source: Australian Alliance for Indigenous Genomics
Source: Australian Alliance for Indigenous Genomics
May 27, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Why does 𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙘𝙨 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙒𝙖𝙮 matter? Hear directly from Professor Alex Brown as he shares why this course is a game-changer.
Source: Australian Alliance for Indigenous Genomics
Source: Australian Alliance for Indigenous Genomics
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What does the Australian public think about the value and implementation of genomic NBS? 🧬👶⚖️
@ajhgnews.bsky.social
@iliasgoranitis.bsky.social @stephaniebest.bsky.social @genomeseb.bsky.social @genetic-fi.bsky.social
#raredisease #genomics #healtheconomics
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@ajhgnews.bsky.social
@iliasgoranitis.bsky.social @stephaniebest.bsky.social @genomeseb.bsky.social @genetic-fi.bsky.social
#raredisease #genomics #healtheconomics
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Public preferences for the value and implementation of genomic newborn screening: Insights from two discrete choice experiments in Australia
Integrating genomic sequencing into newborn screening (NBS) has transformative potential for the identification and management of genetic conditions. …
www.sciencedirect.com
May 28, 2025 at 5:12 PM
What does the Australian public think about the value and implementation of genomic NBS? 🧬👶⚖️
@ajhgnews.bsky.social
@iliasgoranitis.bsky.social @stephaniebest.bsky.social @genomeseb.bsky.social @genetic-fi.bsky.social
#raredisease #genomics #healtheconomics
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@ajhgnews.bsky.social
@iliasgoranitis.bsky.social @stephaniebest.bsky.social @genomeseb.bsky.social @genetic-fi.bsky.social
#raredisease #genomics #healtheconomics
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Huge congrats to Prof Daniel MacArthur on receiving the prestigious ESHG award for his outstanding work in human genetics.
He leads the Centre for Population Genomics, a joint initiative of Garvan & @MCRI_for_kids
#ESHG2025
Read more: ow.ly/p8vi50W3Oee
He leads the Centre for Population Genomics, a joint initiative of Garvan & @MCRI_for_kids
#ESHG2025
Read more: ow.ly/p8vi50W3Oee
June 3, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Huge congrats to Prof Daniel MacArthur on receiving the prestigious ESHG award for his outstanding work in human genetics.
He leads the Centre for Population Genomics, a joint initiative of Garvan & @MCRI_for_kids
#ESHG2025
Read more: ow.ly/p8vi50W3Oee
He leads the Centre for Population Genomics, a joint initiative of Garvan & @MCRI_for_kids
#ESHG2025
Read more: ow.ly/p8vi50W3Oee
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Very excited to see this finally announced! Huge congratulations to @amcinerney.bsky.social on being appointed Deputy Associate Dean of Research at UQ Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences.
I’m so proud of Aideen and all her amazing achievements! 🍾👏🥳
#womeninstem #genechat #superstar
I’m so proud of Aideen and all her amazing achievements! 🍾👏🥳
#womeninstem #genechat #superstar
June 4, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Very excited to see this finally announced! Huge congratulations to @amcinerney.bsky.social on being appointed Deputy Associate Dean of Research at UQ Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences.
I’m so proud of Aideen and all her amazing achievements! 🍾👏🥳
#womeninstem #genechat #superstar
I’m so proud of Aideen and all her amazing achievements! 🍾👏🥳
#womeninstem #genechat #superstar
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Very excited by @zoefehlberg.bsky.social poster on #impsci and #genomics at the European Implementation Event 2025.
doi: 10.1186/s43058-024
Important for us to continue critiquing how we consider research outcomes.
@Zornitza and Marlena Klaic
doi: 10.1186/s43058-024
Important for us to continue critiquing how we consider research outcomes.
@Zornitza and Marlena Klaic
Had a blast in Newcastle Uoon Tyne at #EIE25 learning and talking all things #implementation_science. Thrilled to have been awarded. the best poster. @stephaniebest.bsky.social @zornitza.bsky.social and Marlena Klaic
June 9, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Very excited by @zoefehlberg.bsky.social poster on #impsci and #genomics at the European Implementation Event 2025.
doi: 10.1186/s43058-024
Important for us to continue critiquing how we consider research outcomes.
@Zornitza and Marlena Klaic
doi: 10.1186/s43058-024
Important for us to continue critiquing how we consider research outcomes.
@Zornitza and Marlena Klaic
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Indigenous Data Sovereignty (#IDSoV) is deeply rooted and growing. At ANU NCIG we walk with First Nations leaders and stand in solidarity with global communities advancing data justice, self-determination, and community-led governance. #DataSovereignty @ncig2013.bsky.social
June 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Indigenous Data Sovereignty (#IDSoV) is deeply rooted and growing. At ANU NCIG we walk with First Nations leaders and stand in solidarity with global communities advancing data justice, self-determination, and community-led governance. #DataSovereignty @ncig2013.bsky.social
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Indigenous postgrads—interested in immunology and genomics? Apply now for the Indigenous Visiting Research Fellowship! Build skills, support rare disease diagnosis, and join a genomics alliance led by and for Indigenous Australians. @azurehermes.bsky.social @wehi-research.bsky.social
June 17, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Indigenous postgrads—interested in immunology and genomics? Apply now for the Indigenous Visiting Research Fellowship! Build skills, support rare disease diagnosis, and join a genomics alliance led by and for Indigenous Australians. @azurehermes.bsky.social @wehi-research.bsky.social