Blog articles

Building trust in genomic medicine

‘Genomics’ is a buzzword for clinicians, but what efforts are being made to engage the public? 

Up close and personal for better breast cancer treatments

New project launched at Cancer Research Cambridge Institute helps to bring medicine based on DNA sequencing to the clinic

The challenge of variant classification

Exploring the complex issue of interpretation - can updated standards and guidelines help achieve increased clarity and consistency? 

Personalised medicine in the NHS: what will it mean?

Moving away from trial and error treatments to patient care tailored to your unique genetic makeup  

News articles

Embedding genomics into everyday nursing and midwifery

HEE’s Genomics Education Programme hosted a ground-breaking event to create a nursing and midwifery transformation strategy

GEP to attend Festival of Genomics

Heading to London ExCel on 31st January, the second Festival of Genomics will focus on genomics in the clinic and genetic counselling

Update of 100,000 Genomes Project Eligibility Wheels

Additional new reference guides now available to identify patients / participants eligible to take part in the 100,000 Genomes Project

Master’s in Genomic Medicine: funded places for Jan 2017

Opportunities to apply for sponsorship for part-time study in genomics at Newcastle and Exeter Universities 

Wessex GMC to host genomics discussion events

Wessex Café Scientifique groups are invited to discuss: ‘The 100,000 Genomes Project; would you have your genome sequenced?’ 

Prime minister opens new sequencing facility

New £42m Bridget Ogilvie Building and the Biodata Innovation…

National 100,000 Genomes Project consent training day

Join us in December to learn the skills and knowledge required to recruit and consent patients to the 100,000 Genomes Project

The 100,000 Genomes Project information line

A new dedicated telephone service for current and potential participants will provide information and answer queries