Professor Sylvia Metcalfe obtained a BSc (Hons) and a PhD in biochemistry from the UK and has undertaken biomedical laboratory-based research in London, New York and Melbourne in a number of different research areas. Since 1997 her research interests have moved away from the laboratory and now include the understanding of genetics by health professionals and the community, especially in terms of the social and personal implications of genetic technologies, genetic screening and testing, and the impact of genetic diagnosis. She teaches human genetics to a range of undergraduate and postgraduate students at the University of Melbourne, and provides continuing professional development nationally and internationally. Professor Metcalfe has produced a wide range of multimedia, print and online educational resources including Genetics in Family Medicine: The Australian Handbook for General Practitioners. She supervises and mentors higher degree students and early career researchers. Professor Metcalfe has roles on various Murdoch Childrens and University of Melbourne committees and national and international professional societies. She is also Associate Editor of The Journal of Community Genetics and co-founder of the International Genetics Education Network.

Medical Genetics and Paediatrics