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:
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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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2019
Journal Article
Psychosocial and behavioral outcomes of genomic testing in cancer: a systematic review
Yanes, Tatiane, Willis, Amanda M., Meiser, Bettina, Tucker, Katherine M. and Best, Megan (2019). Psychosocial and behavioral outcomes of genomic testing in cancer: a systematic review. European Journal of Human Genetics, 27 (1), 28-35. doi: 10.1038/s41431-018-0257-5
2019
Conference Publication
Uptake of polygenic risk information among women at potentially high breast cancer risk
Yanes, T., Meiser, B., Kaur, R., Scheepers-Joynt, M., Young, M., Barlow-Stewart, K., John, T., Harris, M., Antill, Y., Halliday, J., Burke, J., Roscioli, T., Mitchell, P. and James, P. (2019). Uptake of polygenic risk information among women at potentially high breast cancer risk. 51st Conference of the European-Society-of-Human-Genetics (ESHG) in conjunction with the European Meeting on Psychosocial Aspects of Genetics (EMPAG), Milan, Italy, 16-19 June 2018. London, United Kingdom: Nature Publishing Group.
2019
Conference Publication
High-risk women's responses and understanding of polygenic breast cancer risk information
Yanes, T., Kaur, R., Meiser, B., Scheepers-Joynt, M., McInerny, S., Barlow-Stewart, K., Antill, Y., Salmon, L., Smyth, C., Halliday, J., James, P. and Young, M. (2019). High-risk women's responses and understanding of polygenic breast cancer risk information. 52nd Conference of the European-Society-of-Human-Genetics (ESHG), Gothenburg, Sweden, 15-18 June 2019 . London, United Kingdom: Nature Publishing Group.
2018
Journal Article
Improving women's knowledge about prenatal screening in the era of non-invasive prenatal testing for Down syndrome - development and acceptability of a low literacy decision aid
Smith, Sian Karen, Cai, Antonia, Wong, Michelle, Sousa, Mariana S., Peate, Michelle, Welsh, Alec, Meiser, Bettina, Kaur, Rajneesh, Halliday, Jane, Lewis, Sharon, Trevena, Lyndal, Yanes, Tatiane, Barlow-Stewart, Kristine and Barclay, Margot (2018). Improving women's knowledge about prenatal screening in the era of non-invasive prenatal testing for Down syndrome - development and acceptability of a low literacy decision aid. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 18 (1) 499. doi: 10.1186/s12884-018-2135-0
2018
Journal Article
How is health literacy addressed in primary care? Strategies that general practitioners use to support patients
Hedelund Lausen, Lisa, Smith, Sian K., Cai, Antonia, Meiser, Bettina, Yanes, Tatiane, Ahmad, Raghib and Rowlands, Gillian (2018). How is health literacy addressed in primary care? Strategies that general practitioners use to support patients. Journal of Communication in Healthcare, 11 (4), 278-287. doi: 10.1080/17538068.2018.1531477
2018
Conference Publication
Polygenic breast cancer risk: A prospective study of uptake and outcomes among high-risk women
Yanes, Tatiane, Meiser, Bettina, Kaur, Rajneesh, Scheepers-Joynt, Maatje, Young, Mary-Anne, Barlow-Stewart, Kristine, John, Tom, Harris, Marrion, Antill, Yoland, Burke, Jo, Roscioli, Tony, Halliday, Jane, Mitchell, Phillip and James, Paul A (2018). Polygenic breast cancer risk: A prospective study of uptake and outcomes among high-risk women. 42nd Human Genetics Society of Australasia Annual Scientific Meeting, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 4-7th August 2018. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press.
2017
Journal Article
Psychosocial and behavioral impact of breast cancer risk assessed by testing for common risk variants: protocol of a prospective study
Yanes, Tatiane, Meiser, Bettina, Young, Mary-Anne, Kaur, Rajneesh, Mitchell, Gillian, Barlow-Stewart, Kristine, Roscioli, Tony, Halliday, Jane and James, Paul (2017). Psychosocial and behavioral impact of breast cancer risk assessed by testing for common risk variants: protocol of a prospective study. BMC Cancer, 17 (1) 491, 491. doi: 10.1186/s12885-017-3485-0
2016
Journal Article
Factors associated with parental adaptation to children with an undiagnosed medical condition
Yanes, Tatiane, Humphreys, Linda, McInerney-Leo, Aideen and Biesecker, Barbara (2016). Factors associated with parental adaptation to children with an undiagnosed medical condition. Journal of Genetic Counseling, 26 (4), 1-12. doi: 10.1007/s10897-016-0060-9
2014
Journal Article
Research participants' attitudes towards the confidentiality of genomic sequence information
Jamal, Leila, Sapp, Julie C., Lewis, Katie, Yanes, Tatiane, Facio, Flavia M., Biesecker, Leslie G. and Biesecker, Barbara B. (2014). Research participants' attitudes towards the confidentiality of genomic sequence information. European Journal of Human Genetics, 22 (8), 964-968. doi: 10.1038/ejhg.2013.276
Funding
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Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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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Doctor Philosophy
Mainstreaming polygenic risk testing for common cancers into clinical practice
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Aideen McInerney-Leo
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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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Master Philosophy
Multiple Primary Melanoma: Defining phenotypic, behavioural, and genetic risk profile for invasive versus in situ lesions
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Soyer
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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 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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