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Paul Lacaze

Professor

 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0902-6798

  • Monash University
    School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine

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PhD projects

https://www.monash.edu/medicine/research/supervisorconnect

20072026

Research activity per year

Personal profile

Biography

Professor Paul Lacaze is a leader in public health genomics and preventive medicine, with an established record of research translation, policy influence and program-building within the Australian health system. Since his appointment in 2015 as the Inaugural Head of Public Health Genomics at Monash University, Lacaze has built and led large-scale, multi-institutional research initiatives integrating genomics, epidemiology and health systems research to advance preventive care. Lacaze has secured over $40M in competitive research funding as Chief Investigator, including a dual appointment of NHMRC Investigator Grant (L1, 2024-29) and National Heart Foundation Future Leader Fellowship (L3, 2024-28). Lacaze's work has contributed directly to national policy reform, including federal legislation restricting the use of genetic test results in life insurance, and to the development of Australia’s first large-scale adult population DNA screening program. Professor Lacaze has extensive experience leading collaborative research networks, overseeing governance processes, managing research teams and budgets, and engaging government, consumer and clinical stakeholders. Lacaze is committed to strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration, mentoring emerging researchers, and advancing equitable and evidence-based public health innovation.

Education/Academic qualification

Genomics, PhD, Genomics, immunology, virology, University of Edinburgh

Award Date: 20 Apr 2011

Systems Biology, MSc, University of Edinburgh

2004 → 2005

Award Date: 30 Sept 2005

Science, BSc, Genomics & Biotechnology, University of Melbourne

2000 → 2003

Award Date: 30 Nov 2003

International Baccalaureate, Ivanhoe Grammar School

Award Date: 30 Dec 2000

Research area keywords

  • Public Health
  • Human genomics
  • Clinical translation
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Genetics
  • population genetics and genomics
  • Ageing
  • Dementia
  • Cancer
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • coronary heart disease

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  2. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  3. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

  • ASPREE Proteomics & Genomics - WEHI & SPHPM - Colonial Centre

    Lacaze, P. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI))

    1/01/25 → 31/12/26

    Project: Research

  • Precision prevention of cardiovascular disease using genomic risk stratification

    Yu, C. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Lacaze, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Nicholls, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & McNeil, J. (Chief Investigator (CI))

    1/01/25 → 31/12/26

    Project: Research

  • Aspirin, Lp(a) and Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Events

    Tsimikas, S. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Wolfe, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Tonkin, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lacaze, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bhatia, H. S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Armitage, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Hopewell, J. C. (Chief Investigator (CI))

    1/09/23 → 31/07/27

    Project: Research

  • The Australian Genetic Diversity Database: towards a more equitable future for genomic medicine in Australia

    MacArthur, D. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Savulescu, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Best, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Young, M. A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Goranitis, I. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Brown, A. D. H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Vears, D. F. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lacaze, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Boughtwood, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hermes, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Irving, D. O. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ingles, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Geronimo, M. A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Deveson, I. W. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Yengo, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Southey, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McEwen , A. R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Baynam, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Meldrum, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lundie, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lunke, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bennetts, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kassahn, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Davis, M. R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Saleh , M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kummerfeld, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Delatycki, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kirk, E. P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wake, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McNamara, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rehm, H. L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Talkowski, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Thorpe, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Karki, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Powell, J. E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Amare, A. T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Benyamin, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hong Lee, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Shah, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Wray, N. R. (Chief Investigator (CI))

    1/06/22 → 31/05/27

    Project: Research

  • Clonal haematopoiesis of indeterminate potential and ageing-related diseases: the ASPREE-CHIP Extension (ASPREE-CHIP-XT) Study

    McQuilten, Z. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Curtis, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McNeil, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Woods, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Murphy, A. J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wolfe, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lacaze, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bick, A. G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Le, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wood, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Singh, J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Wong, N. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Bakshi, A. (Associate Investigator (AI))

    Project: Research

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