Overview
Background
I am a clinician-academic whose interactions with patients have shaped my research questions and fuelled my enthusiasm for the importance of clinical research. I trained as a genetic counsellor and my research now focuses on the integration of genomics into clinical care. My research program has had three primary themes: evaluating the psychosocial impact of genetic conditions and/or genetic testing; evaluating genetics education preferences for patients and healthcare providers; and using next-generation sequencing to increase diagnostic yield for rare disorders.
Current research projects include:
- Exploring whether genetic fatalism affects sun-related health behaviours in high-risk individuals following genetic testing.
- Exploring the referral journey to genetic services for individuals with rare diseases
- Assessing Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) members’ confidence in reviewing genomic research applications.
- Mainstreaming Genetic Testing for Melanoma into Dermatology Practice.
- Using Exome sequencing to identify new genes in families with inherited melanoma, negative for mutations in known genes.
Availability
- Associate Professor Aideen McInerney-Leo is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Masters (Coursework) of Science, The University of Manchester
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Integrating genetic testing for melanoma into dermatology practice
Our study explores whether upskilling dermatologists to offer genetic testing for melanoma is acceptable to dermatologists and whether patient outcomes, as compared to when genetic testing is offered by a genetic counsellor.
Works
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2023
Journal Article
GOLM1: expanding our understanding of melanoma susceptibility
Maas, Ellie J., Wallingford, Courtney K., DeBortoli, Emily, Smit, Darren J., Betz-Stablein, Brigid, Aoude, Lauren G., Stark, Mitchell S., Sturm, Richard A., Soyer, H. Peter and McInerney-Leo, Aideen M. (2023). GOLM1: expanding our understanding of melanoma susceptibility. Journal of Medical Genetics, 60 (9) jmg-2023-109348, 1-3. doi: 10.1136/jmg-2023-109348
2023
Journal Article
The MC1R r allele does not increase melanoma risk in MITF E318K carriers
Wallingford, Courtney K., Demeshko, Anastassia, Krishnakripa, Asha Krishnankutty, Smit, Darren J., Duffy, David L., Betz-Stablein, Brigid, Pflugfelder, Annette, Jagirdar, Kasturee, Holland, Elizabeth, Mann, Graham J., Primiero, Clare A., Yanes, Tatiane, Malvehy, Josep, Badenas, Cèlia, Carrera, Cristina, Aguilera, Paula, Olsen, Catherine M., Ward, Sarah V., Haass, Nikolas K., Sturm, Richard A., Puig, Susanna, Whiteman, David C., Law, Matthew H., Cust, Anne E., Potrony, Miriam, Soyer, H. Peter and McInerney-Leo, Aideen M. (2023). The MC1R r allele does not increase melanoma risk in MITF E318K carriers. British Journal of Dermatology, 188 (6), 770-776. doi: 10.1093/bjd/ljad041
2023
Journal Article
Human Genetics Society of Australasia position statement: genetic testing and personal insurance products in Australia
McInerney-Leo, Aideen M., Ayres, Samantha, Boyle, Jackie, Jacobs, Chris and Newson, Ainsley J. (2023). Human Genetics Society of Australasia position statement: genetic testing and personal insurance products in Australia. Twin Research and Human Genetics, 17 (2), 1-4. doi: 10.1017/thg.2023.11
2023
Journal Article
Human Genetics Society of Australasia Position Statement: Genetic Carrier Testing for Recessive Conditions
Vears, Danya F., Boyle, Jackie, Jacobs, Chris, McInerney-Leo, Aideen and Newson, Ainsley J. (2023). Human Genetics Society of Australasia Position Statement: Genetic Carrier Testing for Recessive Conditions. Twin Research and Human Genetics, 57 (2), 1-7. doi: 10.1017/thg.2023.15
2023
Journal Article
Correction: Community concerns about genetic discrimination in life insurance persist in Australia: A survey of consumers offered genetic testing
Tiller, Jane, Bakshi, Andrew, Dowling, Grace, Keogh, Louise, McInerney-Leo, Aideen, Barlow-Stewart, Kristine, Boughtwood, Tiffany, Gleeson, Penny, Delatycki, Martin B., Winship, Ingrid, Otlowski, Margaret and Lacaze, Paul (2023). Correction: Community concerns about genetic discrimination in life insurance persist in Australia: A survey of consumers offered genetic testing. European Journal of Human Genetics, 32 (3), 365-365. doi: 10.1038/s41431-023-01391-z
2023
Conference Publication
Unusual suspects in hereditary melanoma: POT1, POLE and BAP1
Maas, Ellie, Betz-Stablein, Brigid, Aoude, Lauren, Soyer, Hans Peter and McInerney-Leo, Aideen (2023). Unusual suspects in hereditary melanoma: POT1, POLE and BAP1. 55th European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG) Conference, Vienna, Austria, 11-14 June 2022. London, United Kingdom: Nature Publishing Group.
2023
Journal Article
Community concerns about genetic discrimination in life insurance persist in Australia: a survey of consumers offered genetic testing
Tiller, Jane, Bakshi, Andrew, Dowling, Grace, Keogh, Louise, McInerney-Leo, Aideen, Barlow-Stewart, Kristine, Boughtwood, Tiffany, Gleeson, Penny, Delatycki, Martin B., Winship, Ingrid, Otlowski, Margaret and Lacaze, Paul (2023). Community concerns about genetic discrimination in life insurance persist in Australia: a survey of consumers offered genetic testing. European Journal of Human Genetics, 32 (3), 1-9. doi: 10.1038/s41431-023-01373-1
2023
Conference Publication
Models of communication for polygenic scores and associated behavioural and psychological outcomes: a systematic review
Wallingford, Courtney, Kovilpillai, Hannah, Jacobs, Chris, Turbitt, Erin, Primiero, Clare, Brockman, Deanna, Soyer, Hans Peter, McInerney-Leo, Aideen and Yanes, Tatiane (2023). Models of communication for polygenic scores and associated behavioural and psychological outcomes: a systematic review. 55th European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG) Conference, Vienna, Austria, 11-14 June 2022. London, United Kingdom: Nature Publishing Group.
2023
Journal Article
Management of cutaneous melanoma in Australia: a narrative review
Bhave, Prachi, Wong, Jessica, McInerney‐Leo, Aideen, Cust, Anne E., Lawn, Craig, Janda, Monika and Mar, Victoria J. (2023). Management of cutaneous melanoma in Australia: a narrative review. Medical Journal of Australia, 218 (9), 426-431. doi: 10.5694/mja2.51910
2023
Journal Article
Rare and common variants in GALNT3 may affect bone mass independently of phosphate metabolism
Hassan, Neelam, Gregson, Celia L., Tang, Haotian, Kamp, Marc van der, Leo, Paul, McInerney‐Leo, Aideen M., Zheng, Jie, Brandi, Maria Luisa, Tang, Jonathan C. Y., Fraser, William, Stone, Michael D., Grundberg, Elin, McCloskey, Eugene, Nicholson, Geoffrey C., Eastell, Richard, Prince, Richard L., Eisman, John A., Jones, Graeme, Sambrook, Philip, Reid, Ian R., Dennison, Elaine M., Wark, John, Brown, Matthew A.., Duncan, Emma L., Tobias, Jonathan H. and Anglo‐Australasian Genetics Consortium (2023). Rare and common variants in GALNT3 may affect bone mass independently of phosphate metabolism. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, 38 (5), 678-691. doi: 10.1002/jbmr.4795
2022
Journal Article
Protocol to evaluate a pilot program to upskill clinicians in providing genetic testing for familial melanoma
Primiero, Clare A., Finnane, Anna, Yanes, Tatiane, Peach, Betsy, Soyer, H. Peter and McInerney-Leo, Aideen M. (2022). Protocol to evaluate a pilot program to upskill clinicians in providing genetic testing for familial melanoma. PLoS One, 17 (12) e0275926, 1-15. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0275926
2022
Journal Article
Unusual suspects in hereditary melanoma: POT1, POLE, BAP1
Maas, Ellie J., Betz-Stablein, Brigid, Aoude, Lauren G., Soyer, H. Peter and McInerney-Leo, Aideen M. (2022). Unusual suspects in hereditary melanoma: POT1, POLE, BAP1. Trends in Genetics, 38 (12), 1204-1207. doi: 10.1016/j.tig.2022.06.007
2022
Journal Article
Attitudes of Australian dermatologists on the use of genetic testing: A cross-sectional survey with a focus on melanoma
Primiero, Clare A., Baker, Amy M., Wallingford, Courtney K., Maas, Ellie J., Yanes, Tatiane, Fowles, Lindsay, Janda, Monika, Young, Mary-Anne, Nisselle, Amy, Terrill, Bronwyn, Lodge, Jason M., Tiller, Jane M., Lacaze, Paul, Andersen, Hayley, McErlean, Gemma, Turbitt, Erin, Soyer, H. Peter and McInerney-Leo, Aideen M. (2022). Attitudes of Australian dermatologists on the use of genetic testing: A cross-sectional survey with a focus on melanoma. Frontiers in Genetics, 13 919134, 1-12. doi: 10.3389/fgene.2022.919134
2022
Journal Article
Measurable outcomes of consumer engagement in health research: A scoping review
DeBortoli, Emily, Soyer, H. Peter, Milne, David, Dissanayaka, Nadeeka, Gartner, Coral, Holt, Jeanette, Rae, Kym, Robison, Laura, Wallingford, Courtney K. and McInerney-Leo, Aideen M. (2022). Measurable outcomes of consumer engagement in health research: A scoping review. Frontiers in Public Health, 10 994547, 1-10. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.994547
2022
Journal Article
Health professionals’ views and experiences of the Australian moratorium on genetic testing and life insurance: a qualitative study
Dowling, Grace, Tiller, Jane, McInerney-Leo, Aideen, Belcher, Andrea, Haining, Casey, Barlow-Stewart, Kristine, Boughtwood, Tiffany, Gleeson, Penny, Delatycki, Martin B., Winship, Ingrid, Otlowski, Margaret, Jacobs, Chris, Keogh, Louise and Lacaze, Paul (2022). Health professionals’ views and experiences of the Australian moratorium on genetic testing and life insurance: a qualitative study. European Journal of Human Genetics, 30 (11), 1-7. doi: 10.1038/s41431-022-01150-6
2022
Journal Article
Amelanotic/hypopigmented melanoma in a sibship with oculocutaneous albinism
Maas, Ellie J, Wallingford, Courtney K, McGuire, Jessica J, Rutjes, Chantal, Smit, Darren J, Betz-Stablein, Brigid, Sturm, Richard A, Soyer, H Peter and McInerney-Leo, Aideen M (2022). Amelanotic/hypopigmented melanoma in a sibship with oculocutaneous albinism. The Journal of Dermatology, 49 (11), 1183-1187. doi: 10.1111/1346-8138.16528
2022
Journal Article
Community input in a genomic health implementation program: perspectives of a community advisory group
Vidgen, Miranda E., Cutler, Katrina, Bean, Jessica, Bunker, David, Fowles, Lindsay F., Healy, Louise, Hondow, Gary, Istiko, Satrio Nindyo, McInerney-Leo, Aideen M., Pratt, Gregory, Robins, Deborah, Waddell, Nicola and Evans, Erin (2022). Community input in a genomic health implementation program: perspectives of a community advisory group. Frontiers in Genetics, 13 892475, 1-8. doi: 10.3389/fgene.2022.892475
2022
Journal Article
The impact of Marfan syndrome on an Aboriginal Australian family: ‘I don’t like it as much as I don’t like cancer’
McInerney‐Leo, Aideen M., West, Jennifer, Meiser, Bettina, West, Malcolm, Toombs, Maree R., Brown, Matthew A. and Duncan, Emma L. (2022). The impact of Marfan syndrome on an Aboriginal Australian family: ‘I don’t like it as much as I don’t like cancer’. Journal of Genetic Counseling, 31 (3), 620-630. doi: 10.1002/jgc4.1529
2022
Journal Article
Reducing exacerbations in children and adults with primary ciliary dyskinesia using erdosteine and/or azithromycin therapy (REPEAT trial): study protocol for a multicentre, double-blind, double-dummy, 2×2 partial factorial, randomised controlled trial
Chang, Anne B., Morgan, Lucy C., Duncan, Emma L., Chatfield, Mark D., Schultz, André, Leo, Paul J., McCallum, Gabrielle B., McInerney-Leo, Aideen M., McPhail, Steven M., Zhao, Yuejen, Kruljac, Catherine, Smith-Vaughan, Heidi C., Morris, Peter S., Marchant, Julie M., Yerkovich, Stephanie T., Cook, Anne L., Wurzel, Danielle, Versteegh, Lesley, O'Farrell, Hannah, McElrea, Margaret S., Fletcher, Sabine, D'Antoine, Heather, Stroil-Salama, Enna, Robinson, Phil J. and Grimwood, Keith (2022). Reducing exacerbations in children and adults with primary ciliary dyskinesia using erdosteine and/or azithromycin therapy (REPEAT trial): study protocol for a multicentre, double-blind, double-dummy, 2×2 partial factorial, randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open Respiratory Research, 9 (1) e001236, e001236. doi: 10.1136/bmjresp-2022-001236
2022
Conference Publication
Australian dermatologists' attitudes and confidence in utilising genetic testing and preferences for future training modalities: A cross-sectional survey
Primiero, Clare, Baker, Amy, Wallingford, Courtney, Maas, Ellie, Tiller, Jane, Lacaze, Paul, Nisselle, Amy, Janda, Monika, Soyer, Peter and McInerney-Leo, Aideen (2022). Australian dermatologists' attitudes and confidence in utilising genetic testing and preferences for future training modalities: A cross-sectional survey. Australasian College of Dermatologists 54th Annual Scientific Meeting, Discover Connect Collaborate, Adelaide, SA Australia, 30 April to 3 May 2022. Richmond, VIC Australia: John Wiley and Sons. doi: 10.1111/ajd.6_13832
Funding
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Supervision
Availability
- Associate Professor Aideen McInerney-Leo is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Unusual suspects in hereditary melanoma: phenotype-genotype characterisation of POT1, POLE, BAP1 and CDKN2A carriers
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Soyer, Dr Brigid Betz-Stablein
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Doctor Philosophy
Integrating genomics and deep phenotyping to optimise care for paediatric hearing loss
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Mainstreaming polygenic risk testing for common cancers into clinical practice
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Tatiane Yanes
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Doctor Philosophy
Artificial Intelligence Tools for Automated Melanoma Risk Assessment: Potential Utility and Validation
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Brigid Betz-Stablein, Professor Peter Soyer
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Doctor Philosophy
Translating polygenic and personalised risk scores: Acceptability and impact of providing polygenic and personalised risk information for melanoma
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Soyer, Dr Tatiane Yanes
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Doctor Philosophy
Development and evaluation of model of care for implementation of genomic testing for paediatric healthcare
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Tatiane Yanes
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Mainstreaming Genetic Testing for Familial Melanoma: evaluating whether psycho-behavioural outcomes differ depending on provider type
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Anna Finnane, Professor Peter Soyer
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