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A/Prof Aideen McInerney-Leo (she/her)

@amcinerney.bsky.social
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Group leader #UQ/Integrating Genomics into Medicine(IGM)/Genetic Counsellor/Mainstreaming/Melanoma/ELSI/Consent; Mum; Views are my own

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Integrating Genomics into Medicine @igmgroup.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
IGM is hiring! 🎉 Join our team and work alongside @tatyanes.bsky.social and @amcinerney.bsky.social on impactful research focused on integrating genomics into medicine. Learn more & apply 👇👇👇 #Genomics #GeneticCounselling #ResearchJobs #FrazerInstitute #TranslationalResearch
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Research Academics – Health Translation Research in Genomics
Frazer Institute Two full-time, fixed-term positions commencing ASAP Base salary will range from $80,448 – $107,104 (Academic Level A) or $112,572 - $133,381 (Academic Level B) + 17% Superannuation Ba...
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A/Prof Aideen McInerney-Leo (she/her) @amcinerney.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Support for the Queer and Trans community has never been so important! 🌈🫶💜 #PrideMonth
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A/Prof Aideen McInerney-Leo (she/her) @amcinerney.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
Great opening plenary by @andrewmallett8.bsky.social at #INSPIRD workshop on the lpioneering work from him and his team on integrating #GenomicTesting for #RenalDisease #QueenslandHealth #OfficeOfResearchInnovation #JamesCookUniversity
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Prof Gina Ravenscroft🇿🇦🇦🇺 @ginaravenscroft.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
If an 🇦🇺 #biomed researcher, 🙏 consider 📝 this letter to #NHMRC advocating for ⬆️ flexibility around part-time work with #investigatorgrants. This will go some way to reducing barriers encountered by those who work part-time, incl. women of young children #womeninSTEM docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Letter-NHMRC_IG_FTE_draft
12th of May 2025 RE: NHMRC Investigator Grant Scheme and part-time work Dear Steve and Frances, I am writing to urge the NHMRC to enable greater flexibility in the Investigator ...
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Jehannine (J9) Austin @j9austin.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
🚨I get to share another publication by an awesome mentees today! Mitch Hendry and Loryn Byres arent on here, but they led this fab content analysis study about perspectives of >300 Autistic people on genetic testing for autism www.nature.com/articles/s41... #GeneChat #AcademicSky 🧪 #ProudMentor
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Autistic perspectives on the moral and ethical considerations of genetic testing for autism - European Journal of Human Genetics
European Journal of Human Genetics - Autistic perspectives on the moral and ethical considerations of genetic testing for autism
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A/Prof Aideen McInerney-Leo (she/her) @amcinerney.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Congratulations Sam Kahler on achieving your second PhD milestone at the University of Queensland 🎉🎉🎉 Prof Peter Soyer @clareprim.bsky.social Brigid Betz-Stablein and I are very proud of all you have achieved. #FrazerInstUQ @igmgroup.bsky.social
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Jodie Ingles @jodieingles27.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Our paper now published! 🙌🏻🧬🫀 @alexbutters25.bsky.social @k-jt.bsky.social @njhenden.bsky.social @dgmacarthur.bsky.social @kathrynmcgurk.bsky.social @jamesware.bsky.social @sharday-penn.bsky.social @rdbagnall.bsky.social @garvaninstitute.bsky.social @escardio.bsky.social doi.org/10.1093/eurh...
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A rare splice-site variant in TNNT2: the need for ancestral diversity in genomic reference data sets
Inherited cardiomyopathies, including hypertrophic (HCM), dilated (DCM), and restrictive (RCM) cardiomyopathies affect ∼1 in 200–500 in the population. Gen
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A/Prof Aideen McInerney-Leo (she/her) @amcinerney.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
So proud to have collaborated with @iliasgoranitis.bsky.social and Mackenzie Bourke on this excellent review which was part of our collaborative evidence review for Cancer Australia. 👏
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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
A welcome addition to the literature: "Why Mental Health Literacy Can Improve STEM" onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
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Jehannine (J9) Austin @j9austin.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Here's my statement about the situation in the US, how its affecting science, & the psych genetics community specifically, & what it means for our conference. Please read & share. @pgcgenetics.bsky.social @kirahoeffler.bsky.social @mcintosh2001.bsky.social @jettyraventos.bsky.social #AcademicSky 🧪
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A/Prof Aideen McInerney-Leo (she/her) @amcinerney.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
I’m so grateful to have worked with you Courtney and Vaish @igmgroup.bsky.social and wish you both only the best in your new adventures. Thank you for all your hard work and creativity, and for being such a huge part of our team/family. I know we will still socialise and stay in touch #IGM4Life 🫶
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A/Prof Aideen McInerney-Leo (she/her) @amcinerney.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Such an amazing day with these beautiful human beings and brilliant researchers. We were inspired by awesome workshops with Peter Ferreira and @dougaledwards.bsky.social 🌟🙌🌟 Feeling incredibly lucky to lead this group with @tatyanes.bsky.social
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Ilias Goranitis @iliasgoranitis.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
@CancerAustralia has now launched the National Framework for Genomics in Cancer Control. www.canceraustralia.gov.au/key-initiati... It was an honor to lead the #healtheconomics component of the evidence review that informed the development of this framework. Access it through link ⬇️
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Zornitza Stark @zornitza.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
What happens when #genomic testing is funded?🧬 👉 rdcu.be/d8MSL Last 10yrs 🇦🇺: Many tests approved as evidence grows ✅ BUT testing volumes low AND inequitable access Budget impact of #genomics minor: AU$3Mpa or <0.01% of all health expenditure 💰 @ausgenomics.bsky.social @iliasgoranitis.bsky.social
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Utilisation of subsidised genetic and genomic testing in a publicly funded healthcare system 2014–2023
European Journal of Human Genetics - Utilisation of subsidised genetic and genomic testing in a publicly funded healthcare system 2014–2023
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Muin J. Khoury @muinjkhoury.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
In this large study of ethnically diverse patients with suspected rare Mendelian disorders, exome sequencing has a diagnostic yield of 32%. Via @natureportfolio.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Exome sequencing of 18,994 ethnically diverse patients with suspected rare Mendelian disorders - npj Genomic Medicine
npj Genomic Medicine - Exome sequencing of 18,994 ethnically diverse patients with suspected rare Mendelian disorders
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Muin J. Khoury @muinjkhoury.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
A promising clue in Huntington’s disease: DNA repair proteins could provide targets for treatment. Via @natureportfolio.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Revealed: Why the fatal Huntington’s gene takes so long to cause harm
A mutation in neurons grows for decades before it reaches a deadly limit.
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Tatiane Yanes @tatyanes.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
It was such a privilege to work with this amazing group of genetic counsellors including: Eliza Courtney, Mary-Anne Young, Amy Pearn, @amcinerney.bsky.social and @jodieingles27.bsky.social. Thanks also to Julia Mansour and Lauren Hunt from the HGSA for their input and support on this paper.
Find out more: 
Take a closer look at our paper published in the Medical Journal of Australia: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.5694/mja2.52568
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emilydebortoli.bsky.social @emilydebortoli.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Welcome to bluesky 🧬 @igmgroup.bsky.social All about genetic counselling, ELSI, mainstreaming, and implementation research- check it out! @tatyanes.bsky.social @amcinerney.bsky.social
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Integrating Genomics into Medicine @igmgroup.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
1st up 🧬"Community concerns about genetic discrimination (GD) in life insurance persist in Australia" 📄Despite a partial moratorium, fears of GD deter genetic testing. Legislation for genetic results use in life insurance is needed. Read more: www.nature.com/articles/s41... @amcinerney.bsky.social
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Community concerns about genetic discrimination in life insurance persist in Australia: A survey of consumers offered genetic testing - European Journal of Human Genetics
European Journal of Human Genetics - Community concerns about genetic discrimination in life insurance persist in Australia: A survey of consumers offered genetic testing
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Integrating Genomics into Medicine @igmgroup.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Weekly highlights include "Utility of genomic testing in children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer". This informs Aus's 1st national framework for genomics in cancer control being developed by Cancer Australia 📜 #Genechat @amcinerney.bsky.social ➡️https://doi.org/10.1093/jnci/djae233
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Utility of genomic testing in children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer
Abstract. Genomic testing can inform the diagnosis and personalize management of cancers in children, adolescents, and young adults (CAYA). This scoping re
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Integrating Genomics into Medicine @igmgroup.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Up next "Narrative therapy and family therapy in genetic counselling" describes the application of two psychotherapeutic approaches for GCs & identifies future research directions🧬 @amcinerney.bsky.social @jenberkman.bsky.social ➡️https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jgc4.1938
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Narrative therapy and family therapy in genetic counseling: A scoping review
Genetic counseling facilitates psychological and social adaptation in clients and families. Two psychotherapeutic approaches, narrative and family therapy foster client adaptation to adverse situatio...
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Tatiane Yanes @tatyanes.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
We hope the paper can draw attention to the role of GCs in genomic medicine, address misconceptions and highlight challenges. E.g. workforce shortages are frequently raised, while the lack of funded clinical roles and career progression that result in GCs leaving clinical roles is often overlooked.
Did you know? 
Genomic testing is a powerful tool that can identify genetic contributions to rare and common conditions.
Yet, genomic testing remains under used in Australia due to limited awareness and access to services. 
Genetic counsellors are specialist workforce central to genomic healthcare. Who are genetic counsellors?
Genetic counsellors are allied health professionals with expertise in genomics, health communication and counselling. 
They help patients and their families to understand complex genomic information and make decisions about their health. 
Genetic counsellors improve access to genomic testing, clinician knowledge of genomics and patient outcomes.What are the problems? 
There are barriers in Australia that limit access to genetic counsellors including:  
Workforce shortage. 
Limited funded roles and lack of career progression, resulting in genetic counsellors leaving clinical roles.
Lack of funding for genetic counselling services, including no MBS item number or insurance rebates.

A way forward:
We propose that genetic counsellors should be integrated into mainstream health to improve genomic healthcare practices.
Voices of medical colleagues champions are needed to advocate for the profession and ensure that genetic counsellor full potential is recognised.
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Tatiane Yanes @tatyanes.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Read our new perspective piece published in @mja.com.au. We explore the role of GCs in genomic medicine and current professional challenges. What started as passionate conference discussions has turned into a great perspective piece! To read the paper: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.5694/...
Title: Genetic counsellors: facilitating the integration of genomics into healthcare
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A/Prof Aideen McInerney-Leo (she/her) @amcinerney.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
What a great end to the year with #FrazerInstUQ and #TRIresearch awards: - Dr Courtney Wallingford @cwallingford.bsky.social Graduate student of the year - Jennifer Berkman and Emily DeBortoli won TRI travel scholarships. @tatyanes.bsky.social 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
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Dr Courtney Wallingford @cwallingford.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
🌟 NEW PAPER 🌟 www.nature.com/articles/s41... Integrated risk scores can drive targeted melanoma screening. We piloted a communication model with a booklet & GC appt: 📖 Booklet were useful. 🤝 GCs added sense of accountability 💡 No distress @tatyanes.bsky.social @amcinerney.bsky.social #PRS #genechat
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Giorgina Maxwell @giorginamaxwell.bsky.social · 11/11/2024
Genetic Counsellor Awareness Day (GCAD) - This Thursday, 14 November! 💙 This year, the ASGC (Australasian Society of Genetic Counsellors) will host a special webinar highlighting the diverse and essential roles of genetic counsellors!
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