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.

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.

Woo hoo
19/07/2025

Woo hoo

All heart 🦅

I’m excited to be a chief investigator in the mitoHOPE research team
17/07/2025

I’m excited to be a chief investigator in the mitoHOPE research team

Researchers in the United Kingdom have announced the successful birth of eight babies after a clinical trial of an IVF technique known as mitochondrial donation.

Woo hoo
06/07/2025

Woo hoo

Home Dub 🫡

Almost 5 years to the day we got the NHMRC funding, now scientific trial paper accepted in a top journal, and being pres...
04/07/2025

Almost 5 years to the day we got the NHMRC funding, now scientific trial paper accepted in a top journal, and being presented at international conferences.

A-T society meeting in Loughborough UK

Gene specific ASO’s plus 4 other trials that impact secondary mitochondrial dysfunction…..progress and some good fun too

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352396425002841

https://event.bloodylongwalk.com.au/fundraisers/batmanThanks everyone A bloody long day for me on Sunday 🙂
11/06/2025

https://event.bloodylongwalk.com.au/fundraisers/batman

Thanks everyone
A bloody long day for me on Sunday 🙂

We know we’ll cross the finish line exhausted and blistered, but that’s nothing compared to what people with mitochondrial disease (mito) go through every day of their lives.

Woo hoo
31/05/2025

Woo hoo

Thanks for visiting 4 Pines Park📍

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YdSFulIPXwMitoMDTProud to be a CI on this research project
27/05/2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YdSFulIPXw

MitoMDT
Proud to be a CI on this research project

A new blood test developed by Melbourne scientists will enable rare genetic diseases to be rapidly diagnosed in babies and young children. | *Subscribe and ?...

Woo hoo
17/05/2025

Woo hoo

Gritty W 🦅

CDG awareness day
17/05/2025

CDG awareness day

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