معرفی
Tu Nguyen-Dumont is an Associate Professor of Genomic Medicine and Bioinformatics and Head of Clinical Genomics at Monash University's School of Translational Medicine. She holds an honorary appointment in the Department of Clinical Pathology at The University of Melbourne and is a Victorian Cancer Agency Mid-career Research Fellow (2022-2026). Her work focuses on cancer susceptibility genomics, high-throughput sequencing, and translational bioinformatics, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and innovation.
Education:
- PhD in Molecular Biology-Oncogenetics from Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 (2010)
- Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Genetic Epidemiology Laboratory, University of Melbourne (2011)
Research Interests:
Her expertise spans cancer genomics, pharmacogenomics, and precision medicine. Current projects include leveraging genomic data for personalized clinical management and advancing public health genomics. She leads initiatives like the Clinical Genomics group, aiming to integrate genomic medicine into clinical care.
Awards & Grants:
- Victorian Cancer Agency Mid-career Research Fellowship (2022-2026)
- NHMRC Synergy Grant (2022-2026)
- MRFF Genomics Health Futures Mission Grant (2021-2025)
- National Breast Cancer Foundation Career Development Fellowship (2017-2021)
Labs & Collaborations:
Her team collaborates on projects like population genomic screening for cancer prevention and precision immunotherapies for 'cold' cancers. The Clinical Genomics group works to translate genomic discoveries into clinical applications, emphasizing cancer genomics and pharmacogenomics.
