Dr Melanie Galea is a consultant genetic pathologist and Director of Genetics at Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology, Sonic Healthcare Australia. Dr Galea is a fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) in Genetic Pathology, and a medical graduate from the University of Sydney. Dr Galea has served on multiple professional and governmental advisory groups and committees throughout her pathology career. Notably, she is a member of the RCPA Genetics Advisory Committee. Dr Galea plays an active role in genetic pathology training and supervision and was the inaugural RCPA National Coordinator for Genetic Pathology Training and an examiner for the RCPA. She is an advocate for the discipline of genetics, and is an ambassador for Pathology Awareness Australia. Dr Galea is an investigator on multiple research projects, focusing on the translation of genetic testing into clinical practice. She has a special interest in the application of genetic technologies to clinical medicine, particularly in paediatric and reproductive medicine contexts.
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