Professor Simon Laws.
Edith Cowan University's Centre for Precision Health (CPH) has had a starring role at the world's biggest human genetics and genomics meeting.
The American Society of Human Genetics held its Annual Meeting in Los Angeles recently, attracting more than 7000 industry professionals from 84 countries.
The CPH's multidisciplinary work in improving diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer, neurological conditions, and suboptimal health saw it approached to take part in ASHG's Thought Leadership Film Series, an offer extended to only a select number of global institutions.
ASHG says the series aims to "raise the international visibility of those that are striving to revolutionize biomedical research, transform medical care, and improve the lives of people across the globe through education, innovation, research, and the formulation of healthcare policy".
It saw ASHG produce a short film profiling the ECU Centre and its ground-breaking work, which was showcased live at the event and can be viewed below.
CPH director Professor Simon Laws said the select invitation showed how the Centre’s reputation was gaining global recognition, due to research such as optimizing lung cancer treatment and establishing a genetic link between gut disorders and Alzheimer's Disease.
"This acknowledgment from one of the world's leading genetics societies is wonderful recognition of our work and comes off the back of the growing awareness and implementation of our research around the world this year," Professor Laws said.
"I am very proud of the excellent impactful research that the Centre has and continues to undertake."
ECU's Centre for Precision Health (6min 45sec)
