Latest updates on our activity and achievements

Genomics Quiz: the results!

Last Friday we ran our 'Genomics Quiz'. Find out the answers…
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Nurses and midwives: prepare for the NHS roll-out of whole genome sequencing

Carry forward your week of action pledge to learn more about genomics and its practical applications in healthcare by joining our flexible online course

Welcome to #GenomicsConversation Week

This week the GEP will launch new videos, educational resources and podcasts to encourage nurses and midwives to converse about genomics

UK Strategy for Rare Diseases progress report released

Report tracks progress made against 51 commitments in UK Strategy…

Education leadership initiative for healthcare scientists

New 4-day programme will explore key aspects of professional and educational leadership in developing the next generation of healthcare scientists

Join the #GenomicsConversation

In March, the GEP will host a week of action designed to encourage nurses and midwives to converse about genomics with their colleagues and friends

Genomics in Medical Specialties series launched

The new films and supporting information illustrate the ways in which genomics is changing clinical practice across the health service

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
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Learn the basics of genomics at this interactive workshop

Genomics is a complex topic for beginners, but this introductory course is designed to demystify the technology and translate the terminology

New providers of the Master’s in Genomic Medicine

After a recent tendering exercise, seven new university partners will work with HEE to deliver the Master’s programme around the country

Family History films now available

The new educational films will be useful for healthcare professionals learning how to take a family history from patients

GEP to attend third Festival of Genomics

The popular event, covering all things cutting edge-genomics, makes a return to London in January 

Public health in the genomics era

At our recent masterclass, speakers and participants explored the benefits and challenges that genomics will bring to the public health arena 

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

Dame Sally Davies and Prof Sue Hill set out genomic vision

Hear from a panel of experts in genomics and other emerging technologies that are transforming healthcare at this exciting one-day conference

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 

Lord Willis visits genomic medicine centre

Event showcases the important and inspirational work taking place within a large and diverse genomic medicine centre

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
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GEP partners with Social Mobility Foundation

The new partnership has been working to develop educational activities for students based around genomic medicine

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