Rafal has a bachelor’s degree in humanitarian and development studies. She has six years’ experience in settlement and social services delivery for migrant and refugees’ communities in roles like multicultural worker, exit and quality assurance administrator, community development and disability employment. She was also involved in a research project (Better Elder Care) that tackle aged care service provision for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse older (65+) adults in Greater Western Sydney. Rafal joined CPG after recovering from major health matters and was passionate about advocating and openly talking about stigmatized health related topics in some communities.
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”.
