Professor John Christodoulou AM, who is the Theme Director Genetics Research/Group Leader, Neurodevelopmental Genomics, at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute, and the Chair in Genomic Medicine, Department of Pediatrics at the University of Melbourne, has advised that he'd be pleased to present on RETT Syndrome, and their research activities in that area, at our Rotary Club. Date booked for his talk is 11 Feb 19.
Professor Christodoulou's impressive (on-line) CV indicates that he is a former President of the Human Genetics Society of Australasia (2005-2007), and served on the NHMRC Principal Committee, the Human Genetics Advisory Committee from 2009-2015. He became a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) January 2010, in recognition of his contributions to genetic practice and research, particularly in the area of genetic metabolic disorders. Prior to taking up the inaugural Chair of Genomic Medicine at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute and the University of Melbourne, he was the Director of the Western Sydney Genetics Program at the Children's Hospital at Westmead and the Head of the Discipline of Genetic Medicine at Sydney University until December 2015.
Professor Christodoulou is very well-credentialed to talk to us about the RETT Syndrome, and the Research being conducted in Melbourne and Australia, to give us a better understanding of possible options for supporting RETT Research based in Melbourne.
