Gemma Cadby

Gemma graduated from the University of Western Australia with a Bachelor of Science (Hons) majoring in Applied Statistics. She is currently completing a PhD working with the Scott Kirkbride Melanoma Centre and the Laboratory for Genetic Epidemiology, Western Australian Institute for Medical Research. Gemma is assisting in establishing the Western Australian Melanoma Health Study and will be using the health information gathered from this study to investigate the genetic and environmental factors contributing to melanoma. Her research also involves statistical methodology, in particular meta-analysis and the use of instrumental variables.

Qualifications

• BSc - Major in Applied Statistics, University of Western Australia, Australia.
• BSc (Hons, first class) - Applied Statistics, University of Western Australia, Australia.

Research Interests

• Genetic epidemiology of cutaneous malignant melanoma
• Applied and methodological research in genetic statistics

Awards and Honours

• Best Honours Seminar in 2005, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Western Australia

Publications

Examined Theses

1. Cadby G. The Role of the Hepatic Lipase Gene in Cardiovascular Disease Phenotypes. BSc Honours Thesis. Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences, University of Western Australia, 2005.

Peer-Reviewed Papers

1. McCaskie PA, Cadby G, Hung J, McQuillan BM, Chapman CML, Carter KW, Thompson PL, Palmer LJ, Beilby JP. The C-480T hepatic lipase polymorphism is associated with HDL-C but not with risk of coronary heart disease, Clinical Genetics 2006; 70:114-121.