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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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Our genomic future

Three experts consider the direction of travel for genomics — and the projects that will help us get there

From patient to advocate

Helen White tells us how her own diagnoses compelled her to carve a path in representing others
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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

Your attitude towards genomics: Which classic Christmas character are you?

We frame some perspectives on genomic testing through the lens of popular Christmas icons. A guest written long read by genetic counsellor Dr Jonathan Roberts

Eight things a genetic counsellor may already be doing in your clinic

For today’s #GCAwarenessDay2023, NHS genetic counsellor Lily Barnett explains what you may see from this increasingly important and specialised profession
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Experts through experience: Arti’s story

In today’s #GenomicsConversation blog post, we share Arti’s story of pursuing genomic testing and finding answers about her condition
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What can pop culture tell us about genetics?

Special guest author Dr Jonathan Roberts looks at how pop culture can help us think about genetics in different ways.

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

Why learn about genomics?

Our clinical director provides an insight into how genomic technologies have developed and the increasingly crucial role of education and training

GEP fellow publishes RNA splicing study

Jamie Ellingford and his co-authors explore the potential of computational tools to help us learn more about the messages our genes create