EVENT - Empowering Women Through Knowledge; Humanise Health & GeneType Launch "Know Your Risk”

MELBOURNE, Australia, April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genetic Technologies Limited (ASX: GTG; NASDAQ: GENE, “Company”, “GTG”), a global leader in genomics-based tests in health, wellness and serious disease, is pleased to announce an innovative partnership between GTG, and Humanise Health launching a "Know Your Risk" event featuring the company’s unique Risk Assessment portfolio, to be held at The Langham, Pasadena, California on the 21st of May.

This unique gathering is dedicated to empowering women by providing them with the knowledge and tools necessary for proactive management of their health, with a special focus on the advancements in genomics and personalised health strategies beyond the well-known BRCA1/2 genes. 

Empowerment, Understanding, and Action: The Core of "Know Your Risk" 

"Know Your Risk" is a movement towards empowering every woman with the knowledge to take charge of her health. Through engaging discussions led by renowned healthcare professionals, attendees will explore the cutting-edge of genomics, learn about the importance of risk assessment, and discover how personalized health strategies can guide women in making informed decisions about their health. 

Event Highlights: 

• Insightful Clinical Learnings: Delve into the latest advancements in genomics and their application in women's preventive health. With Angelina Jolie’s Surgeon and world-renowned breast cancer expert Dr Kristi Funk.
  
  
• Empowering Advocacy Conversations: Global women’s health advocate Krystal Barter will facilitate a discussion with thought-leaders that aim to bring genetic testing and risk assessment to the forefront of women’s health. 
  
  
• Community Support: Be part of the launch of a "Know Your Risk" campaign, fostering a supportive community focused on empowering women to make informed decisions about their health. 
  

Krystal Barter, CEO of Humanise Health, powerfully states: “I was fortunate to access genetic testing and found out I carried the BRCA1 gene mutation. Facing monumental decisions about my future health at a very young age, the crucial thing was that I had the choice. This event is at the heart of Humanise Health's mission to be a valued brand partner in healthcare and: to illuminate and empower each person on their unique health path. Co-hosting this event with my dear friend Dr. Kristi Funk, alongside global advocates, the team at GeneType, and our event partners, we're on the brink of transforming the proactive approach to women's health."