This exciting 3-part webinar series sees representatives from NHS England give an up-to-date outline of the changes in genomic infrastructure which will transform the provision of genomic testing in the NHS. In this first webinar, top speakers will help clinicians understand how the increasing availability of state of the art genomic testing in the NHS […]
An online event to find out about a nationwide public dialogue on the implications of using whole genome sequencing for newborn screening. One hundred and thirty members of the public from around the UK have taken part in a dialogue about the implications for the NHS and society of using whole genome sequencing for newborn […]
The Summit is an exciting one-day event that explores the latest research and technology innovations from Genomics England, partners and complementary fields. Through talks, panel discussions, posters and exhibitions across four themes, you can take part in a valuable programme tailored to your areas of interest. Make connections, learn new skills and help to shape […]
This webinar is part of the popular Genetics of webinar series and will discuss the challenge of equality and diversity in genomic research and clinical settings and strategies to address this. Genomic research has traditionally been focused on caucasian populations, which leads to inherent biases in genomic findings translated into clinical research. Underrepresentation of other populations in […]
Join the North Thames Genomic Medicine Service showcase to find out how genomic medicine is transforming healthcare in their region. Genomic medicine is coming into every-day-practice for multi-disciplinary healthcare professionals across the NHS, improving how we diagnose and treat patients of all ages with cancer and rare or inherited diseases. In North London, Essex and […]
Are you a young person interested in finding out more about genomics and health, or affected by a rare or genetic condition? Chromosomes! Dr Andrew Fry, Clinical Senior Lecturer in Medical Genetics, Cardiff University An Introduction to Pharmacogenomics Sophie Harding, Pharmacogenomics Lead, Royal Pharmaceutical Society of GB Medics4Rare Diseases Lucy McKay, CEO Medics4RareDiseases Everyone is […]
The implementation of next-generation sequencing technologies has enabled genomics to become a mainstream subject in medicine. The UK has now adopted Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) in clinical practice, and the use of genomic sequencing technologies in healthcare has become widespread across many countries. Healthcare professionals across the world need the skills to understand genomics and […]
Join the upcoming Rare Disease Grand Round, hosted by the King’s Health Partners Rare Disease Network—bringing together researchers and clinicians across the region to foster collaboration, share insights, and advance rare disease research. This session will focus on hepatobiliary disease, featuring expert talks on cutting-edge research: Mind over MASLD: Unravelling brain dysfunction in steatotic liver […]
Join Central and South Genomics for an insightful webinar in recognition of Rare Disease Day, where they will bring together patients, healthcare professionals, and researchers to explore the latest in patient advocacy, genomics and rare disease. This event is for everyone, whether you're from a healthcare background, have been affected by a rare disease, or […]