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Garvan researchers receive NHMRC funding boost to advance genomic and immune discoveries

Aug 10, 2026
Four Garvan researchers have been awarded Investigator Grants from the National Health and Medical Research Council, supporting research that spans genomic medicine, population genomics and immunogenomics.
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New funding to accelerate the diagnosis of rare diseases

Jul 10, 2026
The support will allow more researchers to unlock the genetic basis of rare diseases, helping families find answers faster.
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Closing the gap in rare disease diagnosis for Australian families

Jul 1, 2026
Building better genomic tools and more representative data to help families receive answers sooner.
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Anthropic AI support to accelerate genomics research at Garvan

Apr 2, 2026
AI leader Anthropic has announced a significant investment in Garvan research to scale up the Institute’s genomics research and accelerate the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
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Tongan King and Queen meet genomics research leaders during official visit to the Garvan Institute

Sep 25, 2025
Their Majesties’ visit to the Sydney medical research institute highlights growing collaboration between Pasifika communities and genetic medicine initiatives.
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Ensuring more diversity in genomics research

Sep 3, 2025
New project will make genomics more representative
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Garvan researcher receives prestigious European genomics award

Jun 2, 2025
Leader of the Centre for Population Genomics internationally recognised for transformative contributions to global genomic research.
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Significant MRFF funding for CPG to spearhead AI in rare disease diagnosis

Jun 25, 2024
The Australian Government has granted nearly $8 million in MRFF funding to the Centre for Population Genomics to investigate safer use of advanced analytics, including AI technology, to improve the diagnosis of genetic diseases.
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CPG to join a panel of world-leading experts at SXSW Sydney in October 2024

Jun 24, 2024
Professor Daniel MacArthur, CPG’s Director, will join DeepMind AI researcher Clare Bycroft and stem cell therapeutics developer Enzo Porrello at SXSW Sydney 2024 in a panel discussion on the genomic transformation of medicine, chaired by genomic medicine and child health...
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Daniel MacArthur with Melbourne scientist and assistant professor Misty Jenkins to speak at the Sohn Hearts & Minds conference

Nov 15, 2023
Daniel MacArthur will present his vision for equitable genomic medicine at population- scale in Australia at the upcoming Sohn Hearts & Mind Conference in Sydney.
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More inclusive genomic resource for diverse Australian communities kickstarted with $10M from the Australian Government

Oct 17, 2024
Many Australian populations not currently represented in genetic databases will now have inclusion in the OurDNA flagship project, thanks to support from the Medical Research Future Fund. Check out this story here. asd
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