Centre for Population Genomics
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Who we are & what we do


The Centre for Population Genomics is a young not-for-profit research initiative working to build a more equitable future for genomic medicine.

We are a remote-first, geographically distributed hub for innovation in genomics, data science, and clinical translation, with over 40 team members located across Australia and New Zealand.

  • Unlike typical academic groups, most of our team members are professional staff - including software engineers, data scientists, project managers, and community engagement experts - many with backgrounds in industry.
  • We have built career paths to ensure that team members can develop long-term professional careers without focusing on traditional academic metrics such as publications.
  • The focus of all of our programs is on real-world impact: ensuring that genomics can be used to help patients, families, and communities.
About our staffAbout our leaders
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We operate entirely on the cloud, allowing us to analyse larger genomic datasets than any other Australian research team. 

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Our scientific and clinical programs are focused on three core areas:

Genetic diversity

increasing inclusion of under-represented communities in genomic research

Gene function

using naturally occurring genetic variation to explore the function of human genes

Rare disease

leveraging novel genomic and analysis methods at scale to improve diagnosis

The Centre for Population Genomics is a joint national initiative of Garvan Institute of Medical Research and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute. The Institutes are national leaders in genomic research, with complementary strengths spanning large-scale genomics, data science, population health, and clinical impact.

The Centre for Population Genomics values diversity in our team and our work. We believe that including all human diversity in genomic research will empower medical care that benefits everyone.

We pay our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to their Elders past and present. We gratefully accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart “to walk with us in a movement of the Australian people for a better future”.

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