Susan Forrest
{{short description|Australian geneticist}}
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Susan Forrest is an Australian genomics expert and Director/CEO of the Australian Genome Research Facility (AGRF).{{cite web|last1=Trudinger|first1=Melissa|title=New director seeks broader role for AGRF|url=http://lifescientist.com.au/content/molecular-biology/news/new-director-seeks-broader-role-for-agrf-1231511841|publisher=Australian Life Scientist|accessdate=15 August 2014}}
Career
Forrest graduated with first class honours in Biochemistry and Genetics from Melbourne University in Australia. She received a scholarship in Medicine to do her doctorate at Oxford University with Professor Kay Davies. She researched on the genetic basis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.{{cite web|title=Executive Management|url=http://www.bioplatforms.com.au/about-us/platform-representatives|publisher=Bioplatforms Australia|accessdate=15 August 2014}}
She returned to Australia and joined the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) in Melbourne. She continued research in genetics and headed the DNA Diagnostic Laboratory at MCRI. In 2001, she was appointed as scientific director at AGRF.
Education
- BSc (honours) Biochemistry, Genetics at University of Melbourne (1978-1981)
- DPhil Oxford University (1984-1988)
- B.Bus Administration, RMIT (1990-1995)
References
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External links
- [http://www.agrf.org.au/index.php?id=1 Australian Genome Research Facility Ltd]
- [https://grants.innovation.gov.au/SCOPE/pages/doc.aspx?name=WISE_Forrest.htm Dr. Susan Forrest speech], Australian Government Department of Industry, Inspiring Australia Program
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Category:Australian women scientists