Associate Professor Imke Tammen und ihr OMIA Team an der University of Sydney. Credit: Emlyn Crockett
Professor Imke Tammen from the University of Sydney has spent decades researching genetic diseases and inherited traits in animals. A key achievement of her work is OMIA – Online Mendelian Inheritance in Animals – a freely accessible database that brings together knowledge about genetic conditions and traits across more than 750 animal species. For this groundbreaking scientific platform, the German scientist has been named a finalist for the Eureka Prize, one of Australia’s most prestigious science awards. In this interview, she talks about her journey to Australia, her passion for genetics, and the story behind building OMIA.
Professor Imke Tammen from the University of Sydney has spent decades researching genetic diseases and inherited traits in animals. A key achievement of her work is OMIA – Online Mendelian Inheritance in Animals – a freely accessible database that brings together knowledge about genetic conditions and traits across more than 750 animal species. For this groundbreaking scientific platform, the German scientist has been named a finalist for the Eureka Prize, one of Australia’s most prestigious science awards. In this interview, she talks about her journey to Australia, her passion for genetics, and the story behind building OMIA.
