Blog articles

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How genome editing could enter mainstream medicine

Forget designer babies and novelty pets. The potential for genome editing to improve the health of the general population is already emerging

Genomics and the 'Angelina Jolie effect'

In recent years, celebrities have raised the profile of genetic testing - but is all publicity good publicity?

Up close and personal for better breast cancer treatments

New project launched at Cancer Research Cambridge Institute helps to bring medicine based on DNA sequencing to the clinic

News articles

Oxford Genomic Medicine Centre stages ‘Genomics Week’

A week of coordinated activities to showcase exciting new developments in the use of DNA sequencing in healthcare  
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Learn more about whole genome sequencing

Join our interactive course on 11th September to explore this emerging healthcare technology - and its benefits and challenges - in more detail
Genetic Variant Interpretation Workshop

Genomic variant interpretation programme

Join St George's, University of London this summer for a blended education programme aimed at clinical geneticists interpreting genomic results
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Explore whole genome sequencing on 22 May

Join our FutureLearn course to explore behind the scenes of this emerging healthcare technology
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Transforming healthcare: impact of genomics on the NHS

Our event gathered together representatives from across HEE and the NHS to discuss the challenges of educating the workforce in genomic medicine

Genomics in cancer treatment evening event

West Midlands GMC will hold a free event covering the latest developments in cancer therapies this Tuesday 28th March

Upcoming genomics events in the North East

The NENC NHS GMC team is taking part in awareness-raising events across the North East in the coming weeks

Genomics and oncology study day for NHS cancer teams

Cancer multidisciplinary teams invited to hear updates on transformation of cancer services in the era of genomics and personalised medicine

Funded CPPD places available

A number of funded places are available for individual CPPD modules starting early next year