Students

Opportunities with TAGC, and experiences of students who have participated in an internship.

The Advanced Genomics Collaboration

Benefits

In 2024-2025 TAGC offered University of Melbourne students semester-long internship placements within a TAGC Innovation Project. These projects are working on cutting-edge novel approaches to develop genomic based applications, tools, diagnostics or services with the aim of solving a clinical problem on a national or global scale.

TAGC internships provided students with the opportunity to utilise what they have learned in the classroom and apply it in a real-world scenario. They worked as part of a wider team, in an office environment.

A TAGC Innovation Project gave students a chance to explore various areas of genomics, and in some cases, opened up new career opportunities.

TAGC Student Internships are now closed.

Please see below past student stories to see how student internships contributed to the TAGC innovation projects

SCOUT: Students Consulting On University Translation

Students who participated in a TAGC internship placements were part of a SCOUT team.

University of Melbourne students from various faculties completed a semester-long internship as a multidisciplinary consulting cohort to support a TAGC Innovation Project. Each student had a specific role and focus area that aligned with their area of study. Students participated from the following University of Melbourne faculties:

  • Science
  • Medical, Dentistry and Health Sciences
  • Engineering and IT
  • Business and Economics
  • Arts

The SCOUT model gave students the opportunity to explore a holistic approach to the innovation project objectives and goals whilst providing valuable work experience.

SCOUT students were supervised and supported by a network of University of Melbourne researchers, professional staff, and Illumina colleagues to learn about and assist in the development of the innovation project’s novel genomic solution.

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Student stories

Hear from students who have participated in an internship with TAGC.

 Uncovering novel genetic drivers in pancreatic cancer | Internship case study
Uncovering novel genetic drivers in pancreatic cancer | Internship case study
University of Melbourne student Jiajun Zhan recently completed an internship with the Clinical Cancer Genomics team at the Collaborative Centre for Genomic Cancer Medicine. Working under the guidance of Dr. Sehrish Kanwal, Dr. Ruining Dong, and Professor Sean Grimmond, Jiajun contributed to an ambitious project aimed at uncovering novel genetic drivers in pancreatic cancer.
Using Biomodal sequencing in early cancer detection | Internship case study
Using Biomodal sequencing in early cancer detection | Internship case study
Biomedical Engineering student Zhilong Liao recently completed a hands-on internship at The Advanced Genomics Collaboration (TAGC), applying his academic knowledge to a cutting-edge project aimed at transforming cancer detection.
Analysing preferences for genomic testing in individuals with Inherited Retinal Diseases (IRDs) | Internship case study
Analysing preferences for genomic testing in individuals with Inherited Retinal Diseases (IRDs) | Internship case study
University of Melbourne student Tafriha Binte Huda brought a unique lens to The Advanced Genomic Collaboration (TAGC) through her placement led by Prof. Lauren Ayton and Dr. Ceecee Britten-Jones.
Not just a learning experience—a pivotal career moment | Internship case study
Not just a learning experience—a pivotal career moment | Internship case study
For Neslisah Akcan, a Master of Biotechnology student at the University and a Neuroscience graduate, her recent internship with The Advanced Genomics Collaboration (TAGC) wasn’t just a learning experience—it was a pivotal career moment.

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