Ella McGahan

PhD Candidate

BAdvSc(Biology)(Hons)

she/her

Bit about me

 

I am a PhD candidate with the Integrating Genomics into Medicine Group. During my undergraduate degree (BAdvSc) from the University of Queensland, I joined the IGM group to complete an Honours project developing genomics education resources for Human Research Ethics Committees. I commenced my PhD in 2024, where my research focuses on translating Polygenic Risk Scores (PRS) for age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma into clinical practice. I am passionate about increasing genomics education and accessibility and translating genomics research into clinical care.

Leadership

 

  • 2023-current Disability Lead for Frazer Institute Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee

Awards and Recognition

 

  • 2024 Elevate Postgraduate Research Scholarship ($130,224.50 over three and a half years)

  • 2023 Human Genetics Society of Australasia Queensland Branch Travel Scholarship ($600 registration fee at attend HGSA Annual General Meeting)

  • 2023 Frazer Institute Honours Scholarship ($3000)

Current Projects

 

Selected Publications

 

For a full list of publications, see https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4671-4900

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