Professor Alex Brown: Empowering Indigenous Communities in genomics

 

Seminar Overview

Join us for an insightful seminar "Empowering Indigenous Communities in Genomics," presented by Professor Alex Brown. This seminar will explore critical aspects of Indigenous health and genomics, highlighting the importance of inclusive research and healthcare approaches. Professor Brown will share his extensive experience and knowledge, offering valuable perspectives on how genomics can benefit Indigenous communities. This is a unique opportunity to engage with groundbreaking research and learn about the future of health equity for Indigenous Australians.

Speaker

Professor Alex Brown (BMed, MPH, PhD, FRACP (hon.), FCSANZ,  FAHMS) is an internationally leading Aboriginal clinician/researcher who has worked his entire career in Aboriginal health in the provision of public health services, chronic disease care, health care policy and research. Much of his work has been at the difficult interface of geographical isolation, complex cultural context, severe socioeconomic disadvantage, and profound health disparities.

His transdisciplinary program of research focuses on documenting the burden and contributors to health inequality in Indigenous Australians, with a primary focus on cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes and cancer, spanning time at Menzies School of Health Research, Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, and the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (2012-2021). During his most recent appointment at SAHMRI, he oversaw the establishment of an integrated centre of excellence in Indigenous chronic disease and public health research. In 2022 he took up a new position as Professor of Indigenous Genomics for Telethon Kids Institute and ANU, leading a national approach to ensure the benefits of genomics and precision medicine are realised for Indigenous Australians.

Seminar recording