Dr Lyndsay Newett

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Lyndsay is a mixed-methods sociologist with a background in digital sociology.

As a postdoctoral researcher, she is working with National Centre for Indigenous Genomics (NCIG) researchers and community-partners to:

  1. Examine genomic data governance and practices;
  2. Identify and outline community perspectives on genomics, precision medicine, and genomic/genetic healthcare services and systems; 
  3. Build informative and culturally appropriate/safe genomics/genetic healthcare resources.

Prior to this role, Lyndsay was a Research Fellow at the Centre for Law and Genetics at the University of Tasmania where her research centred on public trust, genomic data sharing, decision-making transparency, and waivers of consent.  

During her time in academia, Lyndsay has also worked on projects relating to inclusive-healthcare education and practice, and community policing. 

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