Overview
Background
I am a clinician-researcher based at the Integrating Genomics into Medicine group and at the Queensland Children’s Hospital. My research is informed by my clinical experience as a genetic counsellor, where I support families undergoing genetic testing, provide genetic risk assessment, and assist families cope and adapt to their genetic diagnosis. My research has been recognised through multiple awards including Rising Star Award in 2021 by both the University of QLD Faculty of Medicine and Frazer Insitute.
My research focuses on the implementation of genomic technologies in healthcare, with expertise in polygenic risk (PGS). My current projects include:
- developing educational modules on PGS for healthcare providers,
- evaluating the impact of providing PGS on health behaviour and patient reported outcomes,
- establishing pathways for laboratory accreditation of PGS in Australia,
- developing a framework to increase participation of diverse communities in genomics research and,
- mainstreaming genomic testing for peadiatric healthcare, with a focus on inborn errors of immunity
Availability
- Dr Tatiane Yanes is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Qualifications
- Bachelor, Australian National University
- Masters (Coursework), Griffith University
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of New South Wales
Research interests
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Developing a toolkit to support implementation of polygenic risk scores
Our project aims to support the implementation of polygenic risk (PGS) by developing i) online education for genetic and non-genetic healthcare providers ii) materials for patient education and risk communication iii) evaluating the ethical, legal and social implications of PGS
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Mainstreaming genomic testing in paediatric setting
Our project aims to support the mainstreaming of genomic testing for children with intellectual impairment or an inborn error of immunity. We develop and evaluate training for non-genetics providers and apply a mixed-method approach to evaluate the experiences of parents who accessed genomic testing for their children.
Works
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2026
Journal Article
Correction: “There’s no representation”: a qualitative study of attitudes and motivations towards genomic research participation among Australian South Asians
Nathan, Vaishnavi, Akbar, Heena, McInerney-Leo, Aideen, Gilroy, Deborah, Henders, Anjali, Naresh, Reema, Choudhury, Nahid, Waqar, Maleeha, Shah, Sonia, Yanes, Tatiane, on behalf of the South Asian Genes and Health in Australia (SAGHA) research team, Atherton, John, Greaves, Kim, McGaughran, Julie, McInerney-Leo, Aideen, Mehta, Divya, Villani, Rehan Marie, Wallis, Katharine and Wray, Naomi R. (2026). Correction: “There’s no representation”: a qualitative study of attitudes and motivations towards genomic research participation among Australian South Asians. European Journal of Human Genetics. doi: 10.1038/s41431-026-02157-z
2026
Journal Article
Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy consensus statement on IEI molecular diagnosis
Yanes, Tatiane, Cole, Theresa, Kane, Alisa, King, Jovanka, Pinzon-Charry, Alberto, Hsiao, Kuang-Chih and McNaughton, Peter (2026). Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy consensus statement on IEI molecular diagnosis. Journal of Human Immunity, 2 (5) e20250250. doi: 10.70962/jhi.20250250
2026
Journal Article
“There’s no representation”: a qualitative study of attitudes and motivations towards genomic research participation among Australian South Asians
Nathan, Vaishnavi, Akbar, Heena, McInerney-Leo, Aideen, Gilroy, Deborah, Henders, Anjali, Naresh, Reema, Choudhury, Nahid, Waqar, Maleeha, Shah, Sonia, Yanes, Tatiane, on behalf of the South Asian Genes and Health in Australia (SAGHA) research team, Atherton, John, Greaves, Kim, McGaughran, Julie, Mehta, Divya, Villani, Rehan Marie, Wallis, Katharine and Wray, Naomi R. (2026). “There’s no representation”: a qualitative study of attitudes and motivations towards genomic research participation among Australian South Asians. European Journal of Human Genetics, 1-10. doi: 10.1038/s41431-026-02129-3
2026
Journal Article
Preparing healthcare providers to use polygenic risk scores: a qualitative study of learning needs and educational preferences
Clark, Amy, Wallingford, Courtney K., McInerney-Leo, Aideen, Berkman, Jennifer, Nisselle, Amy, Terrill, Bronwyn, Palpant, Nathan, Young, Mary-Anne, James, Paul A. and Yanes, Tatiane (2026). Preparing healthcare providers to use polygenic risk scores: a qualitative study of learning needs and educational preferences. BMJ Open, 16 (5) e111898, 1-10. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-111898
2026
Journal Article
Population‐based melanoma screening using integrated risk scores in Australia: A narrative review to determine readiness
Wallingford, Courtney K., Mighton, Chloe, Dawson, Tamara, Cust, Anne, Soyer, H. Peter, Bombard, Yvonne, Yanes, Tatiane and McInerney‐Leo, Aideen (2026). Population‐based melanoma screening using integrated risk scores in Australia: A narrative review to determine readiness. Medical Journal of Australia, 224 (2) e70133, 1-11. doi: 10.5694/mja2.70133
2025
Conference Publication
A Theory-Informed Approach to Delivering Genomic Testing for Paediatric Inborn Errors of Immunity
DeBortoli, Emily, Clinch, Tenielle, Burbury, Lucy, Clark, Amy, Pinzon-Charry, Alberto, Melo, Mariana, Sullivan, Anna, Peake, Jane, McInerney-Leo, Aideen, McNaughton, Peter, Taylor, Natalie, McKay, Skye and Yanes, Tatiane (2025). A Theory-Informed Approach to Delivering Genomic Testing for Paediatric Inborn Errors of Immunity. 35th Annual Conference of the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA), Brisbane, QLD Australia, 2-5 September 2025. New York, NY United States: Rockefeller University Press. doi: 10.70962/ascia2025abstract.p154
2025
Conference Publication
Polygenic risk in practice: an evaluation of genetic health care providers' learning needs and preferences
Berkman, Jennifer, Clark, Amy, Wallingford, Courtney K., Nisselle, Amy, Terrill, Bronwyn, Young, Mary-Anne, James, Paul, McInerney-Leo, Aideen and Yanes, Tatiane (2025). Polygenic risk in practice: an evaluation of genetic health care providers' learning needs and preferences. 58th European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG) Conference, Milan, Italy, 24-27 May 2025. London, United Kingdom: Nature Publishing Group. doi: 10.1038/s41431-025-01935-5
2025
Conference Publication
Mainstreaming genomic testing for paediatric inborn errors of immunity
DeBortoli, Emily, Clinch, Tenielle, McInerney-Leo, Aideen, Sullivan, Anna, Pinzon-Charry, Alberto, Melo, Mariana, Peake, Jane, McNaughton, Peter and Yanes, Tatiane (2025). Mainstreaming genomic testing for paediatric inborn errors of immunity. 58th European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG) Conference, Milan, Italy, 24-27 May 2025. London, United Kingdom: Nature Publishing Group. doi: 10.1038/s41431-025-01935-5
2025
Conference Publication
"It's a godsend" A qualitative exploration of parent experiences of mainstreamed genetic testing for inborn errors of immunity
Yanes, Tatiane, DeBortoli, Emily, Clark, Amy, Blancoe, Marisa, Sgro, Chris Rocco, McInerney-Leo, Aideen, Pinzon-Charry, Alberto, Melo, Mariana, Peake, Jane, Sullivan, Anna and McNaughton, Peter (2025). "It's a godsend" A qualitative exploration of parent experiences of mainstreamed genetic testing for inborn errors of immunity. 58th European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG) Conference, Milan, Italy, 24-27 May 2025. London, United Kingdom: Nature Publishing Group. doi: 10.1038/s41431-025-01936-4
2025
Journal Article
Utility of germline, somatic and ctDNA testing in adults with cancer
DeBortoli, Emily, McGahan, Ella, Yanes, Tatiane, Berkman, Jennifer, Aoude, Lauren G., Smit, Amelia K., Gokoolparsadh, Akira, Hermes, Azure, Newett, Lyndsay, Bourke, Mackenzie, Hanson, Susan, Hughes, Helen, Hofmann, Oliver, Goranitis, Ilias, McWhirter, Rebekah, Milch, Vivienne, Steinberg, Julia and McInerney‐Leo, Aideen (2025). Utility of germline, somatic and ctDNA testing in adults with cancer. Cancer Medicine, 14 (15) e71080, 1-17. doi: 10.1002/cam4.71080
2025
Journal Article
Genetic counseling in pediatric inborn errors of immunity: perspective piece on current practice and considerations
DeBortoli, Emily, McInerney-Leo, Aideen, Macintosh, Rebecca, Zelnick, Michelle, Gray, Paul, McNaughton, Peter and Yanes, Tatiane (2025). Genetic counseling in pediatric inborn errors of immunity: perspective piece on current practice and considerations. The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice, 13 (8), 1918-1927. doi: 10.1016/j.jaip.2025.03.052
2025
Journal Article
“It’s a Godsend”: parental experiences of genomic testing for paediatric inborn errors of immunity
Clark, Amy, DeBortoli, Emily, Blancoe, Marisa, Sgro, Christopher, Clinch, Tenielle, Melo, Mariana, Pinzon-Charry, Alberto, Sullivan, Anna, McInerney-Leo, Aideen, Peake, Jane, McNaughton, Peter and Yanes, Tatiane (2025). “It’s a Godsend”: parental experiences of genomic testing for paediatric inborn errors of immunity. European Journal of Human Genetics, 33 (10), 1342-1349. doi: 10.1038/s41431-025-01917-7
2025
Conference Publication
Mainstreaming melanoma genetic testing: Comparable participant outcomes between dermatologists and genetic counsellors
Primiero, Clare, DeBortoli, Emily, Wallingford, Courtney, Berkman, Jennifer, Yanes, Tatiane, Finnane, Anna, Soyer, H. Peter and McInerney-Leo, Aideen (2025). Mainstreaming melanoma genetic testing: Comparable participant outcomes between dermatologists and genetic counsellors. Australasian College of Dermatologists, 57th Annual Scientific Meeting, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 31 May - 2 June 2025. Richmond, VIC, Australia: John Wiley & Sons. doi: 10.1111/ajd.14507
2025
Journal Article
Utility of genomic testing in children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer
Debortoli, Emily, McGahan, Ella, Yanes, Tatiane, Berkman, Jennifer, Fuentes-Bolanos, Noemi, Milch, Vivienne, Steinberg, Julia and Mcinerney-Leo, Aideen (2025). Utility of genomic testing in children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer. JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 117 (4), 601-610. doi: 10.1093/jnci/djae233
2025
Journal Article
Mainstreaming cancer genomic testing: a scoping review of the acceptability, efficacy, and impact
Berkman, Jennifer, DeBortoli, Emily, Steinberg, Julia, Milch, Vivienne, Yanes, Tatiane and McInerney‐Leo, Aideen (2025). Mainstreaming cancer genomic testing: a scoping review of the acceptability, efficacy, and impact. Clinical Genetics, 107 (2), 123-135. doi: 10.1111/cge.14660
2025
Journal Article
Genetic counsellors: facilitating the integration of genomics into health care
Yanes, Tatiane, Courtney, Eliza, Young, Mary‐Anne, Pearn, Amy, McInerney‐Leo, Aideen and Ingles, Jodie (2025). Genetic counsellors: facilitating the integration of genomics into health care. Medical Journal of Australia, 222 (3), 114-117. doi: 10.5694/mja2.52568
2025
Conference Publication
Mainstreaming melanoma genetic testing: Participant outcomes comparable when testing is provided by dermatologists and genetic counsellors
McInerney-Leo, A., DeBortoli, E., Primiero, C., Wallingford, C., Berkman, J., Yanes, T., Finnane, A. and Soyer, H.P. (2025). Mainstreaming melanoma genetic testing: Participant outcomes comparable when testing is provided by dermatologists and genetic counsellors. 21st EADO Congress & 11th World Congress of Melanoma, Athens, Greece, 3-5 April 2025. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.ejcskn.2025.100505
2025
Journal Article
Evaluating an approach for communicating integrated risk scores for melanoma
Wallingford, Courtney K., Mothershaw, Adam, Primiero, Clare, Clinch, Tenielle, Dawson, Tamara, Ingold, Nathan, Soyer, H. Peter, Law, Matthew H., McInerney-Leo, Aideen and Yanes, Tatiane (2025). Evaluating an approach for communicating integrated risk scores for melanoma. European Journal of Human Genetics, 33 (4), 523-530. doi: 10.1038/s41431-024-01750-4
2024
Journal Article
Exploring the journey to genomic testing and genetic services: a qualitative study of parental perspectives of children with rare conditions
Clark, Amy, Wallingford, Courtney K., Krause, Molly, Renton, Heather, Yanes, Tatiane, Jacobs, Chris, Brett, Gemma and McInerney‐Leo, Aideen (2024). Exploring the journey to genomic testing and genetic services: a qualitative study of parental perspectives of children with rare conditions. Journal of Genetic Counseling, 34 (3) e1996, e1996. doi: 10.1002/jgc4.1996
2024
Journal Article
Using polygenic risk modification to improve breast cancer prevention: study protocol for the PRiMo multicentre randomised controlled trial
McInerny, Simone, Mascarenhas, Lyon, Yanes, Tatiane, Petelin, Lara, Chenevix-Trench, Georgia, Southey, Melissa C., Young, Mary-Anne and James, Paul A. (2024). Using polygenic risk modification to improve breast cancer prevention: study protocol for the PRiMo multicentre randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open, 14 (8) e087874, e087874. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-087874
Funding
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Supervision
Availability
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- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Facilitating the integration of genomics into healthcare
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Aideen McInerney-Leo, Dr Adam Hulme
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Doctor Philosophy
Development and evaluation of model of care for implementation of genomic testing for paediatric healthcare
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Aideen McInerney-Leo
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Doctor Philosophy
Integrating established and emerging genomic testing into clinical cancer care
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Aideen McInerney-Leo
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Doctor Philosophy
Developing and implementing interventions to facilitate the utilisation of polygenic risk scores in risk stratifying older populations for degenerative eye disease
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Amy Nisselle, Associate Professor Aideen McInerney-Leo
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Translating polygenic and personalised risk scores: Acceptability and impact of providing polygenic and personalised risk information for melanoma
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Soyer, Associate Professor Aideen McInerney-Leo
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