Genetics Team
Led by Dr Tristan Hardy (the only dual-qualified obstetrician/gynaecologist and genetic pathologist in Australia), Monash IVF’s genetics team is both exceptionally qualified and truly passionate about supporting patients throughout their entire fertility journey.
Dr Tristan Hardy
MBBS (Hons 1) MRMed PhD FRANZCOG FRCPA
Dr Tristan Hardy is the Medical Director of Genetics for the Monash IVF Group.
Dr Hardy is the only dual-qualified obstetrician/gynaecologist and genetic pathologist in Australia uniquely qualified to provide expert care in preconception, preimplantation and prenatal genetics. In addition to his clinical fellowships, Dr Hardy completed a PhD in preimplantation genetic testing and continues to develop new approaches to preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) and regularly collaborates with world leaders in this field.
Today, Dr Hardy leads our genetic laboratories and genetic counselling service across the Monash IVF Group and is involved in all areas of our reproductive genetic testing.
He is supportive of all couples undergoing genetic testing as part of their fertility journey and is passionate about providing the best possible care for all patients.
You can find Dr Tristan Hardy consulting at Repromed in Adelaide and nationally through our network of genetic counsellors.
Dr Emily Button
Head Clinical Scientist (Genetics) Monash IVF Group
BSc (Hons), PhD
Dr Emily Button is a specialist genetic scientist with a strong focus on advancing healthcare through the integration of genomic technologies. She completed her PhD in Molecular and Biomedical Science, with a particular emphasis on genetics, and has been working in the field of genetics in healthcare since 2018.
Dr Button joined Repromed in 2021, where she plays a key role in the development and implementation of new genomic technologies and tests, contributing to the clinic’s innovative approach to personalised care.
In addition to her work at Repromed, Dr Button is a lecturer at the University of Melbourne in the Department of Paediatrics, Melbourne Medical School, for the Masters of Genomics and Health Program. Her passion lies in providing high-quality genetic services that lead to better health outcomes for individuals worldwide. She has presented at international conferences, including the prestigious Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis International Society (PGDIS), and is committed to driving advancements in genomic healthcare through education and research for individuals both within Australia and worldwide.
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