Dr David Fairbairn (PhD., Grad Cert Health Mgt., FHGSA) is a molecular geneticist working for Pathology Queensland, Queensland Health. David is President of the Queensland Branch of the Human Genetics Society of Australasia (HGSA), a member of the governing Council and past Treasurer of the Society. He has over 12 years experience in diagnostic clinical genetics and 20 years postdoctoral research experience in university, government and industry sectors. David has an interest in the application of genomic technologies to diagnostic testing, particularly for cancer.