Dr Paul Dunn
Assistant Professor
Level 2, Building 5, Bond University
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Professional biography
Paul Dunn – Assistant Professor – Foundation Sciences, Medical Program
Paul is a biomedical scientist and geneticist with over 8 years’ experience in diagnostic genomics where he has been based at Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology in Brisbane. He recently submitted his PhD for examination at QUT and has research interests investigating genetic causes of neurological conditions such as epilepsy, CADASIL (a dementia/stroke condition), migraine, and chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy. He also has been involved in teaching at Bond, where he has been convening some of the genetics subjects within the School of Biomedical sciences and has been involved as a facilitator for the small group learning sessions within the medical program.
Research interests
I am an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine at Bond University, with a research portfolio that spans clinical genomics, neurogenetics, and translational molecular biology. With over a decade of experience working in genomics, including 8 years within diagnostic genomic laboratories, my research is deeply rooted in uncovering the genetic mechanisms underlying health and complex human diseases.
Previously, my primary focus focused on investigating the genetic architecture of neurological conditions such as epilepsy, CADASIL (a hereditary stroke and dementia syndrome), migraine, and chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. Through the application of next-generation sequencing technologies—including whole-exome sequencing and targeted variant analysis—which has contributed to the identification of novel pathogenic variants and gene regulatory mechanisms that influence disease onset and progression.
Beyond neurology, my research now extends into reproductive genomics, exploring the role of host genetics and the microbiome in endometriosis and fertility outcomes. Where my team is also actively involved in developing rapid sequencing workflows using Nanopore platforms for applications in preimplantation genetic testing and forensic human identification.
Furthermore, I am part of collaborative projects include studies on exercise genomics in animal models, mitochondrial DNA dynamics in metabolic health, and molecular drivers of prostate cancer progression. This work is unified by a translational ethos—bridging molecular insights with clinical utility—and contributes to advancing personalised medicine approaches.
In addition to this research, I play a key role in genetics education within Bond’s medical program, fostering the next generation of biomedical scientists and clinicians.
Fields of Research
- Clinical sciences