Genetics and Genomics in Cancer - What nurses need to know

Dr Michael Gattas MB BS FRACP

Clinical Geneticist

Dr Michael Gattas graduated from Sydney University in 1986.  He has been a Consultant Clinical Geneticist with the Genetics Health Queensland since 1996.  He established a successful private practice in 2004, and this is based at the Greenslopes Private Hospital in Brisbane. He has an interest in all aspects of genetics, but most of his private work is with patients with a family history of cancer.  

Brooke Schiffmann

Genetics Counsellor

Brooke is a qualified Medical Scientist who completed her Bachelor of Medical Lab Science at the Queensland University of Technology and her Master of Genetic Counselling at the University of Technology Sydney. She has a strong passion for supporting individuals and families impacted by hereditary (mainly breast and colorectal) cancer and works across both public and private healthcare systems. Brooke is dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care and is especially committed to making complex genetic information accessible and meaningful for patients, helping them feel informed and supported. Brooke also works in, and has experience with, renal, prenatal and general genetic counselling.