Blog articles

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Stories of rare disease: Aisha

To kick off our blog series for Rare Disease Day 2023, we share Aisha’s story of living with Morquio syndrome and look at the impact that healthcare workers can have on a patient’s journey
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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.
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How accurate are genomic tests?

We outline five key things to consider when answering the common patient question, “How accurate is this genomic test?”

News articles

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Popular funded genomics course returns

Healthcare professionals keen to learn about genomics can apply for a funded place on this popular course delivered by the University of the West of England
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Rare Disease Day 2023

The Genomics Education Programme is playing a key role in the education of NHS staff in rare disease, a priority area in the UK Rare Diseases Framework
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Genomics for allied health professionals: Survey results

Your responses to our survey will inform the development of genomics education for allied health professionals across England

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
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The #GenomicsConversation 2023 is coming

Is genomics hidden for you? Join us in June as we uncover the many ways genomics is shaping patient care

Genomics in the NHS: A clinician’s guide to genomic testing for rare disease

Join our new two-week online course for a practical guide to the genomic testing process for rare disease

Events

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UK Clinical Genetics Society Meeting 2023

The next UK Clinical Genetics Society meeting on Tuesday 21st March 2023
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Genomics in obstetrics and gynaecology

Register for this new hybrid course developed by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists to increase awareness and understanding of genomics and its application in obstetrics and gynaecology
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LinkAGE Webinar 1: Introduction to gene-directed therapies

Welcome to the first in a new series of expert webinars. In this first webinar Dr James Patterson will provide an introduction to gene-directed therapies