VCGS/MCRI and the Robert Connor Dawes Foundation were pleased to welcome Victorian Minister for Health, Mary-Anne Thomas to announce a subsidy for an advanced diagnostic test for brain tumours. Read the full story: vcgs.org.au/news/brain-cance… @MCRI_for_kids @VicGovDH

Congratulations to Prof @ZornitzaS, Clinical Geneticist at VCGS, who has won the @humangenomeorg HUGO Chen Award of Excellence for accelerating rare disease diagnosis! 🔬🌟 #genetics #genomics

VCGS was pleased to welcome Victorian Premier @JacintaAllanMP and Medical Research Minister @BenCarrollMP to announce the addition of the inclusion of SMA and SCID in the newborn screening program today. Read Mariana’s story: lnkd.in/gvAum2QQ @MCRI_for_kids @VicGovDH

🎄Season’s greetings from the VCGS team! Wishing you a joyful and safe holiday season surrounded by friends and loved ones. Here’s to the opportunities and successes that lie ahead in 2024! 🎉

🧬 Today is Genetic Counsellor Awareness Day. Lisette Curnow speaks about her important role as a Genetic Counsellor at VCGS. Learn more: lnkd.in/g45YhRGZ #IAmAGeneticCounselor #ANZgeneticcounsellors #GCAwarenessDay #GCAD2023

🧬 Starting today, all eligible Australians can access subsidised #carrierscreening, thanks to the #Medicare Benefits Schedule. 🧬 VCGS has pioneered #genetic carrier screening since 2006. Read more: vcgs.org.au/news/medicare-ca…

#CongenitalAdrenalHyperplasia (CAH) disrupts hormone production vital for stress and illness responses. VGCS proudly leads the way in CAH screening one year after its addition to #newbornscreening. Read the manuscript here lnkd.in/g-zB8DYn.

🧬Exciting news! 3-condition genetic carrier screening will be subsidised by Medicare from 1 November 2023. 🧬 We offer information, genetic testing, and expert support to help you and your family make informed reproductive choices.🤰👶 Visit: vcgs.org.au/prenatal-genetic…

🌟 Our team at VCGS is excited to be exhibiting at #WONCASydney2023! 🌟 With 3-condition #genetic #carrierscreening being subsidised by #Medicare from 1 November 2023, we will support GPs with the information they need. 🩺 Register here: bit.ly/3QpcpOJ

Exciting weekend at @gpce! Team VCGS proudly championed #NIPT and #carrierscreening. 🌟 Our experts engaged with GPs, advancing awareness and providing education about new developments in reproductive carrier screening.💡🔬