Blog articles

Sequencing the enemy: the genomics of infectious diseases

It’s not just human genomes that interest us in healthcare – the genomes of infective organisms can help us identify, track and prevent infection
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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
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New liquid biopsy can detect eight common cancers

Blood test could ‘change the way we screen for cancer’, though more research is needed to ensure its efficacy in a real-world screening context 

Earlobe genetics pierces the monogenic myth

Your earlobe shape was thought to be controlled by a single gene – until genome sequencing revealed otherwise. What other misconceptions will be uncovered?

Molecular memories: is genomics key to a dementia cure?

Dementia is a major healthcare issue in ageing western societies. What do we know about the biological basis of memory that could combat this?
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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

Applications open for Integrated Clinical Academic Programme

Funded opportunities available for post-doctoral level clinical research in genomics, research training and professional development 

Research and innovation fellowship scheme launched

Nine fellows joined leaders in science and healthcare to officially launch the HEE Genomics research and innovation fellowship scheme

Learn about the impact of genomics on diabetes care

Join the University of Exeter’s interactive course to explore how developments in genomics are transforming the treatment of conditions like diabetes

Free event for pathologists and scientists in the NHS

This exciting one-day workshop will feature presentations from the chief scientific officer and leading experts from numerous clinical specialties

Genomics research and innovation fellowships awarded

Nine successful applicants ready to begin their academic research projects under the HEE GEP research and innovation fellowship scheme

HEE tender for Master’s programme in genomics now live

Higher education institutions are invited to submit a tender to provide HEE’s Master’s programme in genomic medicine from September 2018