Blog articles

Day in the life: clinical bioinformatician

In the latest article in our series, Eileen Gallagher introduces the increasingly important role that bioinformatics plays in today’s healthcare system

Your invaluable genome

Genomic data is the currency of a new era of medicine that promises incredible advances. Here, bioinformatician Nana Mensah explains why

Reference genome: defining human difference

In order to make assertions about genomic variation and health, scientists rely on the ‘reference genome’ – but how definitive is it?

Building trust in genomic medicine

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

News articles

Genomics Specialist Careers: meet the workforce

What is a clinical bioinformatician? Are clinical geneticists doctors? What does a genetic counsellor do? Find out about these essential roles in our new films

GEP to attend third Festival of Genomics

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

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

Lord Willis visits genomic medicine centre

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

Free bioinformatics course: unlocking genomics in healthcare

Explore the world of clinical bioinformatics and its important role in the patient journey
Genetic Variant Interpretation Workshop

Genomic variant interpretation programme

Join St George's, University of London this summer for a blended education programme aimed at clinical geneticists interpreting genomic results

Funded CPPD places available

A number of funded places are available for individual CPPD modules starting early next year

Genomics Research & Innovation Fellowship Scheme

The Genomics Education Programme and partners are funding a number of secondments and fellowships across the wider genomics community