EndoGen: National Network of Endocrine Genetic Centres

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The **EndoGen National Network of Endocrine Genetic Centres** is a clinical and academic initiative bringing together endocrinologists, clinical geneticists, genetic pathologists and genetic scientists involved in the assessment and/or management of patients with **genetic endocrinopathies**.

Founded in 2020, the aim of EndoGen is to improve the use of **endocrine genetic testing** in Australia to enhance patient care. This is achieved through four domains:

  1. Clinical: EndoGen hosts a **bimonthly virtual National Endocrine Genetics MDT Meeting** (dates below) to discuss diagnostic or therapeutic dilemmas (e.g., management of variants of uncertain significance, utility of testing family members). If you would like to present a case, please email Sunita.DeSousa@sa.gov.au with a short, deidentified summary.
  2. Education: EndoGen is running an endocrine genetics case-based workshop at the **2025 ESA Seminar** on Friday, April 4, 2025, in Melbourne. Additionally, A/Prof Sunita De Sousa will deliver a lecture on genetic testing in endocrinology at the **2025 RCPA AACB Chemical Pathology Course** on February 3, 2025, in Adelaide.
  3. Advocacy: Recognising the multiple barriers to endocrine genetic testing, EndoGen is investigating how test access may be improved, including the possibility of developing **MBS items** (Medicare Benefits Schedule) for endocrine genetic tests.
  4. Research: The EndoGen network may be used to undertake new studies or expand existing projects, with the aims of increasing sample size and team expertise, and improving patient access to research studies. Interested researchers are encouraged to reach out.

EndoGen Steering Committee

2025 EndoGen National Endocrine Genetics MDT Meeting Dates

(Thursdays, 5pm Adelaide time unless otherwise notified)

If you wish to discuss any of the EndoGen initiatives, please email Sunita.DeSousa@sa.gov.au.