Filipino basketballers, Filipino Ballers Club, contribute to expanding the DNA database of underrepresented communities in Australia. The project aims to assist in better diagnosis, treatment, and care for rare diseases.
Key Points
- OurDNA Program is a national initiative under the Centre for Population Genomics.The Filipino Community in Victoria is assisting through, Bayanihan Genomics Project.
- It hopes at reach around 1,000 Filipino participants by the end of 2025.
- Melbourne-based Filipino Ballers Club participated in the project's DNA collection.
📢 Where to Catch SBS Filipino
🔊 On Air – Tune in to SBS Filipino on radio stations across Australia and website live stream, and TV Channel 302 from 10 AM to 11 AM AEST daily.
📲 Catch up episodes and stories – Visit sbs.com.au/filipino
or stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube Podcasts, and SBS Audio app.
📣 Follow Us on Social Media – Stay updated by following us on Facebook and Instagram.
Share
