Louise Lyons^1
1The Kids Research Institute Australia

Genetic and Genomic medicine and research is advancing at a rapid pace in Australia and globally, however for many under-serviced populations, their under-representation in the human genome and a lack of engagement has meant they are at risk of falling further behind, leading to increased health gaps. In Australia, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have some of the worst health outcomes of any population due to health conditions such as CVD, cancer and diabetes. Precision medicine offers the promise of faster, more accurate diagnosis and  targeted treatments, however ensuring leadership and representation by Indigenous peoples is the challenge that requires an all of health system approach and commitment. This presentation will explore the role of Indigenous governance and leadership in genomic medicine and research as a means of improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.