The Bruce Lefroy Centre for Genetic Health Research is a research unit within the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, made possible by the generosity of the Lefroy family and friends. The Centre benefits from the synergy between the MCRI and Genetic Health Services Victoria, the major provider of clinical genetics service to Victoria and Tasmania.

The Bruce Lefroy Centre studies genetic diseases of the nervous system including Friedreich ataxia, Parkinson disease, brain malformations, dystonia and Huntington disease. In addition it conducts research into genetic screening. This includes screening for reproductive risk such as for cystic fibrosis, Tay Sachs disease and thalassaemia as well as screening for conditions that can affect the health of the screened individual including haemochromatosis.

The vision of the Bruce Lefroy Centre for Genetic Health Research is to be a centre of excellence in genetic research that contributes to better health in Australia and internationally. Our mission is to create knowledge that will benefit individuals, families and communities affected by genetic conditions.

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