
Our mission is to advance genetic research & medicine in Australia. OurDNA is a program of the Centre for Population Genomics @GarvanInstitute + @MCRI_for_kids
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Genetic research can save lives but many ancestry communities are missing, which makes it harder for doctors to give the right treatment. By joining OurDNA, you could help them develop better treatments for all 🇦🇺. ourdna.org.au
📸 Event w/Filipino Australian Srs Assoc
Some people don’t get the right diagnosis because their genetic background isn’t included in research, a problem for many ancestry communities.
By joining OurDNA, you can help fill the gaps in genetic research so doctors can better help your community.
🔗 ourdna.org.au/join
Want to make an impact in genetic research? OurDNA works to ensure that genetic discoveries benefit everyone & you can help! Host an event for an organisation or student group! Connect with us & share how your community can be part of this vital work. 📩ourdna.org.au/contact
Genetic research should represent everyone—but many communities are left out. OurDNA tries to make it easier for communities not included in data in 🇦🇺 to take part in genetic research. By joining, you can help improve healthcare for future generations. ourdna.org.au
"I’ve always loved genomics—it’s what I studied &...once you see how it impacts health, you’ll want to be part of it too. By joining OurDNA, you’re not just contributing your story, you’re helping shape the future of your community & medicine worldwide." — Danielle A. (1/2)
At OurDNA, we aim to ensure genetic research & medicine in 🇦🇺 reflect the diversity of our communities.
By focusing on inclusivity, we want to make it easier for people from minority ethnic backgrounds to participate & contribute to genetic discoveries.
ourdna.org.au
Rare genetic illnesses can be hard to diagnose if your ancestry community isn't included in genetic research. We're here to help make sure no one gets left behind.
By joining, you can help your ancestry community understand diseases that may affect them. ourdna.org.au
"With my background in research I've seen firsthand how gaps in representation can lead to gaps in care. At OurDNA I'm committed to ensuring our research cohort includes people from diverse backgrounds so that the future of healthcare is equitable & inclusive for everyone." (1/2)
Thanks to @PhiltimesAU for sharing news about our launch last year. We’re proud to have the support of so many multicultural communities across Australia.
Check out page 10 of their October issue: philtimes.com.au/wp-content/…
What is a genome?
A person’s genome is the complete set of their genetic information, containing all of their genes.
Learn more: ourdna.org.au
🔊OurDNA pathology lab partners are open for donations again this week.
Thanks to everyone who joined the OurDNA program last year & donated blood! ourdna.org.au/join
📍 Melbourne Pathology - mps.com.au/locations/collect…
📍Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology - dhm.com.au/locations/
Join OurDNA to make sure your ancestry group isn't left out of health research. By giving your blood sample, you could help researchers understand health issues unique to your community. ourdna.org.au
📢 OurDNA pathology lab partners will be closed for donations for the rest of the year starting tomorrow, 13 Dec & will re-open on 13 Jan 2025.
With the year coming to an end, we thank everyone who has joined OurDNA & helped us reach some major goals. ourdna.org.au
How could OurDNA help you & your community?
Join OurDNA to make sure your ancestry group isn't left out of health research. By giving your blood sample, you could help researchers understand health issues unique to your community.
🔗ourdna.org.au
Rare genetic diseases are harder to diagnose when ancestry communities are left out. That’s why OurDNA wants to bridge the gap & ensure no one is left behind. By joining you can help your community understand genetic conditions & researchers find answers. ourdna.org.au
What is a genetic variant?
A genetic variant is a change in a person’s genetic information. Some genetic variants can affect a person’s health or the way they respond to medicines or treatments.
Learn more: ourdna.org.au
Genetic diseases can go undiagnosed, especially in multicultural communities. Every participant counts. By joining OurDNA, you’re helping medical professionals gather the insights they need for accurate diagnoses and effective treatments.
Learn more: ourdna.org.au
Join OurDNA at the Philippine Pasko Festival in Sydney on 16 & 17 Nov! Help us make this our biggest event yet. Visit our stall to learn more & sign up to participate.
📍 Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour
🗓 16 & 17 Nov, 11 am-5 pm
🔗 facebook.com/philippinepasko…
See you there!
"To ensure advances in healthcare can benefit everyone, we must ensure our genetic research represents the diversity of all communities. By building better tech & inclusive data, we can create more accurate risk predictions & effective therapies for all Australians."-@dgmacarthur
Come say 'hi' to the OurDNA team at the 2024 Philippine Pasko Festival in Sydney on 16 & 17 Nov! Visit our stall to learn more & sign up to participate.
📍: Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour
🗓️: 16 & 17 Nov, 11 am - 5 pm
Details: facebook.com/philippinepasko…
See you there!


















