On International Day of Women in Science, myDNA proudly celebrates Tara Smith and her dedication to personalised medicine. Her commitment to advancing the field makes her an invaluable asset to myDNA and the healthcare professionals we work with.
Expertise:
Tara is a highly qualified pharmacist with a deep understanding of medications and pharmacogenomics. She holds a Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice from Monash University, a Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) from The Victorian College of Pharmacy (Monash University), and is a Registered Pharmacist with The Pharmacy Board of Victoria. Her experience includes an internship at Royal Melbourne Hospital and extensive work in various pharmacy settings, providing a strong foundation for her specialized role at myDNA.
Driving Innovation at myDNA:
With over 9 years of years of experience at myDNA, Tara works under the guidance of Associate Professor Les Sheffield and Dr Sam Mostafa and she is actively involved in:
- Research and Development: Tara and the myDNA Clinical Team research the latest advancements in pharmacogenomics, ensuring myDNA’s services are based on the most up-to-date scientific evidence. She contributes to the ongoing development and review of our reports and educational materials in Australia and the USA.
- Quality Improvement: myDNA’s pharmacogenomic testing services are continually evolving with expansion and refining our reports, including the addition of new genes to ensure our testing remains comprehensive and cutting-edge.
- Education and Training: Tara provides training and support to myDNA’s partners, pharmacists, doctors, and other healthcare professionals to support pharmacogenomics integration. She is invited to speak at partner’s conferences and is invited to speak at prominent events like the PSA Victoria conference and doctor education sessions throughout Australia and overseas.
myDNA’s Commitment to Personalized Medicine:
myDNA’s commitment to providing cutting-edge, evidence-based pharmacogenomic testing combined with our advanced technology and rigorous quality standards, empowers healthcare professionals to make informed decisions about medication management, ultimately improving patient outcomes. We are proud to have Tara on our team, leading the way in personalized medicine.
Our team of specialists including clinical geneticists, clinical pharmacists, nutrigenomic specialists, bioinformaticians and qualified lab technicians, are dedicated to providing exceptional end to end lab and reporting services. https://www.mydna.life/our-experts/