Beyond Queensland Genomics

Genomics Executive Working Group

Queensland Health System Planning Branch has established a Genomics Executive Working Group to develop a policy position for genomics in Queensland, and to explore options for Queensland Health activity and investment in genomics beyond Queensland Genomics.

 

The Genomics Executive Working Group includes the following members:

• Prof Keith McNeil (Chair), Acting Deputy Director-General and Chief Medical Officer, Prevention Division
• Shaun Drummond, Chief Executive, Metro North Hospital & Health Service
• Prof John Upham, Metro South Hospital & Health Service Chair, Metro South Research
• Prof Scott Bell, CEO, Translational Research Institute
• Prof Fabienne Mackay, Director and CEO QIMR Berghofer
• Dr David Hansen, CEO, Australian e Health Centre
• Dr Erin Evans, Chair, Health Consumers Queensland & Queensland Genomics Community Advisory Group
• Haylene Grogan, DDG Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Division
• Brett Bricknell, General Manager, Pathology Queensland (PQ)
• Prof Julie McGaughran, Director, Genetic Health Queensland (GHQ)
• Prof Lizbeth Kenny, Chair of Queensland Clinical Networks Executive Committee
• David Bunker, Executive Director, Brisbane Diamantina Heath Partners (BDHP) and Executive Director, Queensland Genomics
• Dayna Williamson, General Manager, Queensland Genomics

The group has outlined a series of priority areas for genomics in Queensland and members of the executive working group will lead  the development of strategic initiatives through a series of Expert Working Groups in the areas of:

• Person-centred care: Provide equitable access to genomics services for Queenslanders of all ages through a person-centred approach (Lead: Dr Erin Evans, Chair of Health Consumers Queensland & Queensland Genomics Community Advisory Group)
• Services: Integrate genomics into routine high-quality health care (Co-leads: Prof Lizbeth Kenny, Chair of Queensland Clinical Networks Executive Committee; and Prof Julie McGaughran, Director, Genetic Health Queensland)
• Resources: Ensure sustainable funding that allows genomics to become a part of business-as-usual in the provision of health services (Co-leads: Brett Bricknell, General Manager, Pathology Queensland; and Shaun Drummond, Chief Executive, Metro North Hospital & Health Service)
• Workforce: Build a genomics-literate workforce by empowering clinicians with knowledge and skills (Co-Leads: Dayna Williamson, General Manager, Queensland Genomics; and Prof Lizbeth Kenny, Chair of Queensland Clinical Networks Executive Committee)
• Data: Develop fit-for-purpose information systems that can store, manage and facilitate the sharing of genome sequences (Lead: Dr David Hansen, CEO, Australian e Health Centre)
• Research: Attract research funding to Queensland (Lead: Prof Fabienne Mackay, Director and CEO QIMR Berghofer
• Industry: Form strong partnerships with industry leaders (Lead: David Bunker, Executive Director, Brisbane Diamantina Heath Partners (BDHP) and Executive Director, Queensland Genomics)

The Expert Working Groups are currently working through strategic planning to leverage the work of Queensland Genomics and inform the development of a roadmap to continue Queensland’s genomics implementation journey.