Genomics Australia

Dr Sue Forrest is the Director/CEO of the Australian Genome Research Facility, appointed in January, 2003. Sue obtained First Class Honours in Science from Melbourne University and then was awarded the Henry and Rachel Ackman Travelling Scholarship in Medicine to perform the research for her D Phil with Professor Kay Davies in Oxford. She characterised the genetic basis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy and published in the top scientific journals.

On returning to Melbourne, Sue worked at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute for thirteen years, developing mutation detection techniques, heading up the DNA Diagnostic Laboratory and then embarking on an ambitious approach to gene discovery, testing novel methods for gene Her initial appointment as Scientific Director, AGRF in 2001 has facilitated greater interaction with the scientific and commercial communities accompanied by a steep rise in knowledge and appreciation of science across a myriad of sectors.

Sue has a passion for developing interactive teams and works closely with the biotechnology community to assist its coming of age.

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