Dr David Coman - Paediatrician, Metabolic Physician, Clinical Geneticist

Dr David Coman - Paediatrician, Metabolic Physician, Clinical Geneticist Professor David Coman MBBS MPhil FRACP David graduated from the University of Queensland in 1995.

He gained wide exposure to General Paediatrics, Neonatology, Clinical Genetics and Metabolic Medicine through training positions in Brisbane, Rockhampton, Melbourne, the United Kingdom and Ireland. Under the supervision of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, David completed his General Paediatric Training in 2005 and sub-specialty training in 2006. David has an active interest in research and was awarded a Masters of Philosphy from the University of Queensland in 2007. David’s area of expertise is in the diagnosis and management of children with rare diseases. A rare disease is a clinically serious disorder affecting fewer than 1 in 2000 people, and approximately 6-8% of Australians are affected by a rare disease. 80% of rare diseases are genetic, with the majority affecting children. The diagnosis of a rare disease is often delayed because of their individual small numbers and complex nature. David is a passionate rare disease advocate and engages with multiple rare disease support groups.
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David is currently involved in multiple research projects aimed at novel disease discovery, improved diagnostic testing and treatments for children with inherited genetic disorders. He is director of a national clinic for Ataxia Telangiectasia brashat.org.au and has recently been awarded a $2.5 million NHMRC research grant for a phase 2/3 trial for treatment of this disorder. He is an active research member of the Australian Genomic Health Alliance www.australiangenomics.org.au. David is actively involved in the teaching of medical students and paediatric trainees and currently holds academic appointments at The University of Queensland, Griffith University, Bond University, and Queensland University of Technology. When not working, David enjoys spending time with his family and watching as much sport as possible. He a life-long supporter of the mighty Manly Warringah Sea Eagles.

International day of girls and women in science
11/02/2026

International day of girls and women in science

Woo hoo
05/02/2026

Woo hoo

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27/01/2026

Medical Research Matters
especially for those with Rare Diseases

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27/01/2026

Dr Monique Ryan
Medical Research Matters
Especially for people with rare diseases

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MEDICAL RESEARCH MATTERS | SIGN THE EMAIL-CAMPAIGN: https://www.moniqueryan.com.au/medical_research_matters The cochlear implant, the artificial heart, and t...

04/01/2026

QCH is made cool by the Metabolic Medicine Team 🙂

Seasons Greetings to the rare families especially those whose loved ones are not with them
26/12/2025

Seasons Greetings to the rare families especially those whose loved ones are not with them

Woo Hoo
21/12/2025

Woo Hoo

Woo hoo Brisbane Lions
28/09/2025

Woo hoo
Brisbane Lions

Happy Father’s Day to all the rare disease dads especially those whose children are not with the today.
07/09/2025

Happy Father’s Day to all the rare disease dads especially those whose children are not with the today.

Doing a few talks at the ICIEM conference in Japan….and throwing ninja stars
03/09/2025

Doing a few talks at the ICIEM conference in Japan….and throwing ninja stars

Dignity in a diagnosis
26/07/2025

Dignity in a diagnosis

Milli Evrard died in the arms of her parents six days after birth. Test results delivered months later revealed she had a rare condition which scans had failed to pick up.

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