Blog articles

A ‘world first’ in pre-emptive pharmacogenomic testing

Researchers show a 30% reduction in adverse reactions to common clinically prescribed drugs through pharmacogenomic testing
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Base editing: What is it and what does it mean for healthcare?

This week, we take an in-depth look at the genome-editing technology that has been making headlines worldwide

Mendel: Influence and inheritance

We celebrate the father of genetics’ 200th birthday and explore the ways his influence still extends through to us today

Genomics in midwifery: A changing landscape

We explore genomics’ real-world application and potential in a conversation with national midwifery lead for NHSE/I, Donna Kirwan

Polygenic score pilot for heart disease begins

NHS launches innovative genomic testing project that could help revolutionise heart disease identification and prevention

News articles

New horizon-scanning webinar series for 2023

The GEP has launched the first of an exciting series of expert webinars designed to create a link between academia and genomics education

A toolkit to support nurse educators

A new resource to help educators deliver genomics education to pre- and post-registration nurses

Master’s in Genomic Medicine: 2022/23 funding opens

The funding application process is now live for Master’s-level CPPD modules and qualifications in genomics at partner universities

Events

LinkAGE Webinar 4: Repurposing drugs for rare disease

Welcome to the fourth of our new series of expert webinars. In this webinar Dr Hassan Shakeel will discuss computational approaches in repurposing drugs for rare disease
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LinkAGE Webinar 2: CRISPR

Welcome to the second of our new series of expert webinars. In this second webinar Dr James Patterson will discuss CRISPR.
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Festival of Genomics 2023

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.
Conference-and-Exhibitions

Royal College of General Practitioners Annual Conference 2022

The RCGP annual conference is the leading annual event for GPs, practice teams and other primary care professionals.