# National Centre for Indigenous GenomicsANU College of Science and Medicine

**Source**: https://ncig.anu.edu.au/
**Parent**: https://www.anu.edu.au/culture-creativity-societies

[Genetic resources](https://ncig.anu.edu.au/genetic-resources)

Culturally appropriate resources expand access to benefits of genetics and genomics.

[View the resources](https://ncig.anu.edu.au/genetic-resources)

[Ancient Diversity, New Science: Revealing the Genomic Variation of Indigenous Australians](https://ncig.anu.edu.au/news/ancient-diversity-new-science-revealing-genomic-variation-indigenous-australians)
[Discover more](https://ncig.anu.edu.au/news/ancient-diversity-new-science-revealing-genomic-variation-indigenous-australians)

## Welcome to the National Centre for Indigenous Genomics

### [Our DNA. Our people. Our stories. Our way.](https://ncig.anu.edu.au/about)

NCIG is a pioneering centre established to harness the power of genomics for the health and wellbeing of Indigenous Australians today and for generations to come.

We generate and manage unique Indigenous genomic data that is used for medical research aimed at reducing the burden of disease experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.

[Find out more](https://ncig.anu.edu.au/about)

## How can we help you?

### [Community resources](https://ncig.anu.edu.au/genetic-resources)

Access community resources and information about genetics and genomics.

[Learn more](https://ncig.anu.edu.au/genetic-resources)

### [The Collection](https://ncig.anu.edu.au/community-outreach/ncig-collection)

The Centre has assembled a collection of samples over time. Discover it.

[Learn more](https://ncig.anu.edu.au/community-outreach/ncig-collection)

### [Contacts](https://ncig.anu.edu.au/contacts)

Find the Centre’s location and contact details for enquiries.

[Learn more](https://ncig.anu.edu.au/contacts)

## News

Tuesday, 11 Nov 2025

### [NCIG Deputy Director recognised for traditional knowledge innovation](https://ncig.anu.edu.au/news/ncig-deputy-director-recognised-traditional-knowledge-innovation)

Congratulations to Associate Professor Azure Hermes, who has been recognised with a Traditional Knowledge Innovation Award for her world-leading contribution to Indigenous genomics.

[Read the article](https://ncig.anu.edu.au/news/ncig-deputy-director-recognised-traditional-knowledge-innovation)

Tuesday, 13 May 2025

### [Culturally appropriate resources expand access to benefits of genetics and genomics](https://ncig.anu.edu.au/news/culturally-appropriate-resources-expand-access-benefits-genetics-and-genomics)

This page highlights new culturally appropriate genomics resources by NCIG and Australian Genomics, co-designed with Aboriginal communities to support First Nations peoples in understanding genetic health.

[Read the article](https://ncig.anu.edu.au/news/culturally-appropriate-resources-expand-access-benefits-genetics-and-genomics)

Tuesday, 11 Jun 2024

### [CARAC Platform Launch](https://ncig.anu.edu.au/news/carac-platform-launch)

Collection Access and Research Advisory Committee (CARAC) Platform Launch.\
Now it is easy to apply for access to the NCIG data collection.

[Read the article](https://ncig.anu.edu.au/news/carac-platform-launch)

[More news](https://ncig.anu.edu.au/news "News")

## Keep exploring

### [Research](https://ncig.anu.edu.au/research)

Explore NCIG’s research, projects and stories. Learn about efforts to build Indigenous genomic references, reduce bias in healthcare genomics and support inclusion through ethical, cultural, and community-led approaches.

[Learn more](https://ncig.anu.edu.au/research)

### [Study](https://ncig.anu.edu.au/study)

Explore Honours, Masters and PhD research opportunities with NCIG in data governance, genomic reference resources, Indigenous consent and capacity-building and medical research using Indigenous genomic data.

[Learn more](https://ncig.anu.edu.au/study)

### [Support us](https://ncig.anu.edu.au/giving)

Your donation will help sustain the next phase of NCIG’s development, including state-of-the-art storage of the biospecimens and a full program of internal and collaborative research.

[Learn more](https://ncig.anu.edu.au/giving)

### [Annual reports](https://ncig.anu.edu.au/about/annual-reports)

The NCIG annual report details stewardship of Indigenous genomic resources, community engagement and Indigenous-led governance. It highlights research impact, ethical practices, partnerships and strategic progress at ANU, ensuring the Collection benefits Indigenous communities.

[Learn more](https://ncig.anu.edu.au/about/annual-reports)

### [Contacts](https://ncig.anu.edu.au/contacts)

**General enquiries**

+61 2 6125 1580 \
[jcsmr.ncig@anu.edu.au](mailto:jcsmr.ncig@anu.edu.au)

[Learn more](https://ncig.anu.edu.au/contacts)

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