Blog articles

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Pancreatic cancer and genomics

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive kinds, but new genomics research offers hope for more effective, targeted treatment for patients 

Genomics and acute myeloid leukaemia

Aggressive and complex, AML often proves a challenge for clinicians, but genomic analysis is helping in the search for targeted treatments

Unlocking the secrets of the genome

It was once believed that 99% of our genome was made up of ‘junk’ DNA with no purpose. Recent discoveries suggest this is far from the truth
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Love bugs? Here’s five key facts about the microbiome

The DNA in your body doesn’t just come from you, thanks to the many millions of bacteria, virus and other cells that reside in you and on you

Building on the legacy of the 100,000 Genomes Project

As the pioneering project recruits its last participants, we look forward to the NHS’s plans for a Genomic Medicine Service for all

News articles

New Genomics 101 courses launched

Learn about the fundamentals of genomics and its impact on healthcare in our collection of introductory courses

Additional 'Genomics in Medical Specialties' films launched

Three additional films and supporting information illustrate the ways in which genomics is changing clinical practice across the NHS

GEP fellow contributes to The Network of Cancer Genes

The latest publication of the network includes the work of Dimitra Repana, funded by the programme to undertake research at The Crick Institute  

New e-learning: Tumour Assessment in the Genomic Era

Learn a systematic method of estimating a tumour sample’s cellularity and neoplastic content, and test yourself in a digital pathology environment

Events

Festival of Genomics 2020

The Festival of Genomics London is the UK’s largest genomics event where people from all corners of the genomics industry meet to learn and share expertise.