Psychosocial impact of genetic counselling and testing

Funding Activity

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Funded Activity Summary

This research program assesses the psychological and behavioural impact of new genetic technologies to allow the identification of individuals most at risk of developing negative outcomes and the planning of appropriate targeted interventions. It will lead to the development, evaluation and dissemination of highly innovative patient education strategies that facilitate informed choices and support people in translating their choices into appropriate screening and risk-reducing behaviours.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2015

End Date: 01-01-2021

Funding Scheme: Research Fellowships

Funding Amount: $782,856.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Genetics not elsewhere classified

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

genetics | health psychology | hereditary cancer | psychology | public health