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UK rare disease strategy: the plan for implementation

Four years on from the government’s rare disease strategy, its implementation plan has been published. Here’s our summary of the key areas of focus

Genomics in 2018: 3 key predictions

We asked three wise men and women to tell us what they think 2018 will bring for genomics in healthcare
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World first with genome edited inside patient’s body

Experimental procedure has potential for treating several metabolic disorders, but the long-term risks are yet to be fully understood

News articles

Exciting future for healthcare glimpsed at Select Committee

Genomics predicted to bring better outcomes for patients and cost savings

Genomics debated at the RCGP annual conference

Lively discussion around genomics in primary care at leading GP event 

Healthcare in the 21st century: Searching for a diagnosis

Join our Twitter chat on 21st September to discuss and learn about providing support to patients on a long and complex journey

Public health for a new era

Join an all-day masterclass on Tuesday 28th November to learn more about the impact of genomics on public health practice  
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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

Alzheimer’s Society event: Is dementia inherited?

Find out how genetics and lifestyle can contribute to dementia at this event in London on 20th July

Free bioinformatics course: unlocking genomics in healthcare

Explore the world of clinical bioinformatics and its important role in the patient journey
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