Bogwitz, Michael

Dr Michael Bogwitz

Senior Genetic Counsellor, Cabrini Family Cancer; Head of Victorian Family Cancer Program, Cancer Council Victoria
Dr Michael Bogwitz is the senior genetic counsellor at Cabrini Family Cancer Clinic with more than 20 years’ experience in both public and private genetics services. He also heads the Victorian Family Cancer Program within the Cancer Council of Victoria, and serves on several boards including the Melbourne Health Human Research Ethics Committee, and the Board of Censors for the Human Genetic Society of Australasia. Michael completed a PhD in Genetics before completing his postgraduate studies in Genetic Counselling.

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