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Dr Alan Ma, Dr Rebecca Purvis

Dr Alan Ma is a clinical geneticist at Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network – Westmead and an academic with the University of Sydney, dedicated to making genomic medicine more accessible and equitable for all families. He leads the nationally funded MRFF genomics research program PRECISE, which aims to implement genomics in primary care, and conducts research in rare disease gene discovery and implementation science in partnership with clinicians and consumers. His work bridges clinical care, research, education, and policy, with the goal of improving diagnostic outcomes, empowering clinicians, and supporting families navigating complex genetic conditions.

Dr Rebecca Purvis is a certified senior genetic counsellor (FHGSA) based in Genomics at Bupa, and a lecturer and coordinator within the Department of Paediatrics at the University of Melbourne, leading genomics education in the Master of Genetic Counselling and Master of Genomics in Health programs. Previously, Rebecca was a doctoral researcher at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, completing her PhD in the clinical implementation of polygenic risk scores for precision prevention of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. She has practiced clinically in adult cancer and neurogenetics and has a passion for evidence-based genomic healthcare delivery, education, and evaluation.

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