about mydna

myDNA is headquartered in Melbourne and operates across Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United Kingdom.

Our Expertise

The company was founded by Associate Professor Les Sheffield, who has been at the forefront of genetic research since the 1980s.

The team at myDNA consists of pharmacologists, molecular and clinical geneticists, researchers, genetic counsellors, nutritionists and sport dietitians who work together to provide genetic interpretations to inform an individual’s health, medical and lifestyle decisions.

Scientific credibility and a focus on evidence-based, peer-reviewed research are fundamental to our ongoing success. myDNA is an Organisational Member of the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health.

Bringing technology to healthcare

We believe that can technology can enhance healthcare, making it more personal. The company has invested $8m into technology which allows us to operate our genetic interpretation engine and a further $2m in building a National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) accredited laboratory.

myDNA’s Mission

Helping people make better health, wellness and lifestyle decisions

Our values

Your Trusted Partner

We trust each other and our partners to make informed decisions based on quality information, which provides insights to our customers. Our foundation is based on medical and scientific credentials which has built our reputation and we will continue to strive to be the leader in our fields.

Personal and Accessible

We provide personalized and affordable information related to your health, wellness and lifestyle. Our results are available anywhere, anytime and are easy to read and understand. We provide people with the knowledge to take actions which can improve the way they live.

Accountable to You

We believe everyone is accountable to each other to work as a team to succeed. We stand by what we say and do, creating trust and transparency in our communication.

Empower The Individual

Knowledge is power and we believe in sharing. By giving people what they need to succeed, we allow an opportunity to drive ambition and exceed personal or shared goals.