About us
We are experts in genetic testing. We’re also Australian and not-for-profit, using proceeds from testing to support the latest in medical research.
We’re part of the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and are located at The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne.
Our organisation is comprised of expert clinicians, counsellors and scientists, supported by an incredible administration and business development team. Our scientists, doctors (geneticists), genetic counsellors, researchers and support team all work together to provide you with fast, accurate and personalised genetic testing services.
Sharing knowledge. Supporting choice.
Our mission
VCGS is the pioneering genetic services arm of Murdoch Children’s Research Institute. We aim to provide and continually improve clinical care, support, genetic screening and diagnostic testing for children, adults and families who are at risk of, or living with a genetic condition.
We aim to do this by investing in new genetic and genomic testing, expanding our clinical and laboratory services, and raising broader community understanding by improving access to information and to the services that we provide; for both practitioners and patients across the healthcare spectrum in Australia and internationally.
At our core, we aim to provide a human-centred genetic service that puts people at the heart of everything we do.
Our structure
Clinical geneticists
Clinical geneticists are medical specialists who focus on the diagnosis and management of genetic conditions. Clinical geneticists play an important role in the provision of genetic testing, interpretation of test results and explanation of results to families and doctors.
Genetic counsellors
Genetic counsellors are health professionals with specialised graduate degrees (Masters or Graduate Diplomas) who have training in both clinical genetics and counselling. They have expertise in communicating complex genetic information, discussing family history, arranging genetic testing, interpreting and explaining results of genetic testing, identifying family members with an increased chance of having or carrying a genetic condition and helping to inform those family members.
Laboratory scientists
VCGS medical laboratory scientists specialise in research and diagnostics for clinical biochemistry and clinical genetics. Our scientists have a long history of successfully translating research and development into clinical tests and services.
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