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Why genomics? 'Origin stories' from the professionals

Hear why five members of the Genomics Training Academy (GTAC) team chose to pursue careers in genomics
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Three career tips for clinical scientists: a conversation with Chris Watt

An NHS clinical scientist shares about his career journey, advice for newcomers and highlights from his work in cancer genomics training

Three career tips for bioinformaticians: a conversation with Fern Johnson

Pointers for fellow bioinformaticians from Fern Johnson, who also works as a clinical scientist and educational specialist for GTAC.
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Three career tips for genetic technologists and scientists: a conversation with Alison Taylor-Beadling

Hear from Alison Taylor-Beadling – principal clinical scientist, laboratory training lead and GTAC education specialist – whose storied genomics career has spanned over two decades
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Career tips for genetic technologists and scientists: a conversation with Jennie Bell

Career advice for new genetic technologists and scientists from genomics lab director, consultant clinical scientist and GTAC professional lead Jennie Bell
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Career tips for clinical geneticists: a conversation with Dr Alex Murray and Dr Rhian Thomas

Dr Alex Murray and Dr Rhian Thomas – GTAC clinical genetics professional lead and education specialist, respectively – offer advice for early-career practitioners
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Three career tips for genetic counsellors: a conversation with Dr Laura Boyes

Dr Laura Boyes, consultant genetic counsellor and GTAC genomic counselling professional lead, shares advice for new and aspiring practitioners

News articles

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Genomics Training Academy launches virtual reality programme

Collaborate: A Clinical Laboratory Education Initiative is an online CPD initiative for NHS specialist genomics professionals, run by the Genomics Training Academy (GTAC).
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GTAC announces Collaborate: CPD sessions for the specialist genomics workforce

Collaborate: A Clinical Laboratory Education Initiative is an online CPD initiative for NHS specialist genomics professionals, run by the Genomics Training Academy (GTAC).
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Inside GTAC, the Genomics Training Academy

The new online educational hub will support the specialist genomics workforce across the UK

Genomics Specialist Careers: meet the workforce

What is a clinical bioinformatician? Are clinical geneticists doctors? What does a genetic counsellor do? Find out about these essential roles in our new films