Genomics and Precision Medicine

The Genomics and Precision Medicine Clinical Academic Group (CAG) brings together clinicians, researchers and consumers from across the Sydney Health Partners networks to overcome known research development and implementation barriers. The CAG’s research program takes a patient-centric and collaborative approach to addressing challenges with precision health.

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About the CAG

The Genomics and Precision Medicine Partnership Clinical Academic Group (CAG) encompasses a unique group of leaders in genomic medicine, subspecialty medical areas and education, consumers, policymakers, and implementation science collaborators.

Precision medicine is a tailored approach to health, incorporating an individual’s genetic make-up, environment, and lifestyle. It is a new frontier offering much promise for disease prevention and cure.

Recent advances in precision medicine have been driven by rapid progress in genomic sequencing, and advanced therapeutics such as gene therapies for ocular, neuromuscular, oncology and other disease areas. These are already being delivered in NSW, with the first publicly funded, TGA-approved gene therapies at Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network.

However, there remain significant barriers to broader translation of precision medicine into healthcare. These include:

lack of appropriate systems for access to and implementation of precision therapies and clinical trials
lack of equitable patient access to genomic diagnosis which is a prerequisite for various precision genetic therapies

CAG objectives

Develop a translational research approach focusing on genomic multidisciplinary models of care, genomic upskilling and education, and integration into non-genetics specialties
Build capacity and capabilities for better patient access to genomics and precision medicine
Develop sustainable and scalable models of care for implementation of precision medicine in clinical trials and therapy pathways

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Projects and Initiatives

PRECISE project – Resource portal launched

The PRECISE (Practitioner Readiness, Education and Capabilities, with Implementation Science Evaluation) Genomics Research Project, brings together expertise in genomics, education, and implementation science for a truly collaborative effort to revolutionise precision medicine in primary healthcare.

Click the link below to access the resource portal, hosted by Medcast, to view the resources co-designed by geneticists, genetic counsellors and GPs, with the care of genomic health consumers as the first priority.

ACI Guidelines for Multidisciplinary specialty care with genetic services involvement

Genetic testing is becoming more common in areas like paediatrics, cancer and heart disease, with many tests covered by Medicare. These tests often need input from clinical genetics, and MDT meetings can help with both the genetic advice and to bring that expertise into routine care.

MRFF funded PRECISE project (led by CAG co-chair Dr Alan Ma), engaging with primary care practitioners and consumers to co-design genomic education and resources and build capacity for genomics (2024-2027)
Evaluating the role of the genomic multidisciplinary team to support genomic mainstreaming, improve collaboration, and build capacity in non-genetic clinicians. This has led to an ACI guideline on genomic MDT approaches as well as uptake of this approach from South Australia, Monash (Vic) and Queensland genomics services

What’s next

Continued collaboration with the Cardiovascular Clinical Academic Group on the development of a cardiac genetics model of care to facilitate mainstreaming, including the involvement of the Agency for Clinical Innovation to build a statewide pathway for implementation
Exploring consumer needs in genomic healthcare, informed by the findings of previous CAG projects. We are planning to engage with our consumer collaborators and partners to improve the patient journey in genomics through advocacy, education, and further CAG activities in this space.

Join the Genomics and Precision Medicine CAG

Be part of a collaborative network driving research that makes a real difference to individuals and families navigating genetic and genomic health pathways.
 
We welcome clinicians, researchers, policy makers, and consumer advocates with an interest in improving access, equity and advancement in precision healthcare. Whether you re early in your career or an established leader, your voice adds value.

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Why join

Collaborate on high-impact translational research
Access mentoring and training opportunities in Implementation Science
Influence research priorities and co-design meaningful studies
Contribute to better health outcomes through evidence-informed research translation

News and Stories of Impact

SHP Annual Awards 2025

The awards celebrate the achievements of early career researchers, clinician researchers, and for the first time, consumer partners in research who have made…

Roadshow Highlights Research Translation at SCHN

Held at the Westmead Institute for Medical Research in late March, Roadshow 2025 – Translation in Action, was the first in a series…

Upcoming Events

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Showcase Invitation: Action on Prediabetes, Diabetes & Severe Obesity

This in-person and virtual annual research showcase hosted by the Sydney Health Partners Diabetes and Obesity Clinical Academic Group (DO-CAG) will celebrate the CAG's achievements to date and award $10,000 in funding through a pitch competition to support projects related to implementation of new models of care for prediabetes and severe obesity.

12 November 2026, 5:30pm – 8:00pm

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Education

Consumers in Health Research: the Practicalities – Camperdown Workshop

Please join us for a practical face-to-face workshop exploring how consumers and researchers can work together to create positive, meaningful and productive partnerships in health research.

11 November 2026, 10:00 am -2:30 pm (lunch provided)