Blog articles


Building on the legacy of the 100,000 Genomes Project

As the pioneering project recruits its last participants, we look forward to the NHS’s plans for a Genomic Medicine Service for all

70 years of genetics and genomics in healthcare

Our new timeline infographic illustrates how genetics, and later genomics, has evolved over the lifetime of the NHS

Rare disease, genomics and the future

In the run-up to Rare Disease Day, we outline what constitutes ‘rare’ and how genomics is used in diagnosis and management
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UK rare disease strategy: the plan for implementation

Four years on from the government’s rare disease strategy, its implementation plan has been published. Here’s our summary of the key areas of focus

Genomics in 2018: 3 key predictions

We asked three wise men and women to tell us what they think 2018 will bring for genomics in healthcare

News articles


Government pledges continued commitment to genomics

The official response to a House of Commons report outlines ongoing focus on genomic technologies and education

Applications open for Integrated Clinical Academic Programme

Funded opportunities available for post-doctoral level clinical research in genomics, research training and professional development 

Have your say on the personalisation of cancer care

NHS England with other partners, have organised a series of events to gather opinion and raise support for the implementation of genomics 

UK Strategy for Rare Diseases progress report released

Report tracks progress made against 51 commitments in UK Strategy…

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

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