David Eugeny Godler
BENTLEIGH,VIC
Summary
Accomplished scientist specializing in genetics and genomics with a strong focus on rare diseases and molecular diagnostics. Expertise in clinical trial design and technical assessments at NATA and RCPAQAP. Demonstrated success in leading research collaborations and optimizing laboratory operations. Committed to advancing scientific knowledge and enhancing patient outcomes through innovative practices.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Assessor, Development program
National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA), Australia
, Australia
2019.01 - Current
- Lecturer in Molecular Biology
Technical Assessor, Development program
National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA), Australia
, Australia
2019.01 - Current
Associate Professor (Hon), Dept. of Paediatrics
University of Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
2018.01 - Current
Head, Nucleic Acids Processing Facility
MCRI Biobank
Melbourne, Australia
2017.01 - Current
Head, Nucleic Acids Processing Facility
MCRI Biobank
Melbourne, Australia
2017.01 - Current
Group Leader, Diagnosis and Development Laboratory
Murdoch Children’s Research Institute
Melbourne, Australia
2016.01 - Current
National Assessor Molecular Genetics
The Royal College of Pathology Quality Assurance Program
2015.01 - Current
Clinical trials consultant
Bellberry Ltd.
2016.01 - 2022.12
Clinical trials consultant
Bellberry Ltd.
2016.01 - 2022.12
Consultant / Reviewer (paid)
Fondazione Cariplo
Milano, Italy
2017.01 - 2019.12
Research Assistant, Bach group (Diabetes research), Department of Medicine
Monash University
Melbourne, Australia
2005.01 - 2006.12
Lecturer in Molecular Biology, Forensic Science
Victoria University
Melbourne, Australia
2005.01 - 2006.12
Demonstrator, Cell biology, Department of Immunology
Monash University
Melbourne, Australia
2003.01 - 2004.12
Administration, Department of Medicine
Monash University
Melbourne, Australia
2001.01 - 2001.12
Executive Director
E.D.G Innovations and Consulting, Pty, Ltd.
Executive
Genomic Screening Consortium for Australian Newborns
, Australia
Scientist board member
Fragile X International
Education
Senior Fellowship - Fragile X Research (FMR1 Epigenetics); Molecular Diagnostics
Murdoch Children’s Research Institute
Melbourne, Australia01.2012
Fellowship - Chromatin Research (Epigenetics)
Murdoch Children’s Research Institute
Melbourne, Australia01.2009
PhD - Medicine (Rheumatology) / Genetics
Monash University
Melbourne, Australia12.2007
BSc (Biomed-Hon) - Genetics
Monash University
Melbourne, Australia11.2001
BSc - Biomedical Sciences – Majored in Genetics and Immunology
Monash University
Melbourne, Australia01.2000
Skills
- Molecular diagnostics
- Genetic analysis
- Clinical trial design
- Data interpretation
- Laboratory management
- Research collaboration
Accomplishments
- 64 original publications with 43 as 1st or last author (17 year post PhD)
- Secured >$10,597,000 in competitive funding as PI
- Sole Inventor on most of the 40 patent applications (16 granted)
- Over 400 community and media engagements
- 60 keynote, invited or plenary conference presentations
- Organizer of 3 national rare disease conferences
- Supervised (to date) 27 junior staff and students (Post-docs, PhD, Masters and Honours)
Position Title
- Group Leader
- Associate Professor
- Next Generation Clinical Researchers Program - Medical Research Future Fund, Career Development Fellow (CDF2)
Other Appointments
- Associate Professor (Hon), University of Melbourne, Dept. of Paediatrics
- Clinical trials consultant, Bellberry Ltd.
- RCPAQAP Fragile X program assessor, The Royal College of Pathology Quality Assurance Program
- National Assessor Molecular Genetics, The Royal College of Pathology Quality Assurance Program
- Technical Assessor, the National Association of Testing Authorities of Testing
Timeline
Technical Assessor, Development program
National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA), Australia
2019.01 - Current
Technical Assessor, Development program
National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA), Australia
2019.01 - Current
Associate Professor (Hon), Dept. of Paediatrics
University of Melbourne
2018.01 - Current
Head, Nucleic Acids Processing Facility
MCRI Biobank
2017.01 - Current
Head, Nucleic Acids Processing Facility
MCRI Biobank
2017.01 - Current
Consultant / Reviewer (paid)
Fondazione Cariplo
2017.01 - 2019.12
Group Leader, Diagnosis and Development Laboratory
Murdoch Children’s Research Institute
2016.01 - Current
Clinical trials consultant
Bellberry Ltd.
2016.01 - 2022.12
Clinical trials consultant
Bellberry Ltd.
2016.01 - 2022.12
National Assessor Molecular Genetics
The Royal College of Pathology Quality Assurance Program
2015.01 - Current
Research Assistant, Bach group (Diabetes research), Department of Medicine
Monash University
2005.01 - 2006.12
Lecturer in Molecular Biology, Forensic Science
Victoria University
2005.01 - 2006.12
Demonstrator, Cell biology, Department of Immunology
Monash University
2003.01 - 2004.12
Administration, Department of Medicine
Monash University
2001.01 - 2001.12
Executive Director
E.D.G Innovations and Consulting, Pty, Ltd.
Executive
Genomic Screening Consortium for Australian Newborns
Scientist board member
Fragile X International
Senior Fellowship - Fragile X Research (FMR1 Epigenetics); Molecular Diagnostics
Murdoch Children’s Research Institute
Fellowship - Chromatin Research (Epigenetics)
Murdoch Children’s Research Institute
PhD - Medicine (Rheumatology) / Genetics
Monash University
BSc (Biomed-Hon) - Genetics
Monash University
BSc - Biomedical Sciences – Majored in Genetics and Immunology
Monash University