Monday: ‘Hidden genomics’: What’s it all about?
Join us to find out what we mean by ‘hidden genomics’ and what it might mean for you and your practice.
Explore our bitesize answer to everyone’s first question
10 minutes
Check out our curated playlist of short introductory videos
50 minutes
DNA is ‘hidden’ in all living things. Want to see what it looks like without a microscope?
30 minutes
Learn the basics of genomics with our introductory Genomics 101 course
30 minutes
Watch our short video to learn why different healthcare professionals want to know about genomes
2 minutes
The National Genomic Test Directory outlines all genomic tests available to request through the NHS in England
30 minutes
Read our blog about the different types of genomic variants and how might they contribute to disease
10 minutes
Tuesday: Finding genomics: From clinic to corridor
On day two we take a closer look at the unexpected places where you might find genomics and delve into some of the unexpected findings of a genomic test.
Read about pharmacogenomics and its role in pharmacy practice
5 minutes
What do we mean by mutations and how can we use mutational signatures to inform treatment?
3 minutes
Learn about unexpected – or incidental – findings and how they can impact patients
5 minutes
Hear from three clinicians talking about the challenges of incidental findings
2 minutes
Watch our film to discover why and when clinicians should ‘think genomics’ when assessing and treating a patient
5 minutes
Five sometimes unexpected places where you can see genomics being used in healthcare
5 minutes
Wednesday: Hear hooves, think zebra: Clinicians’ stories
Join us as we listen to healthcare professionals’ perspectives and how genomics can be hidden from them.
Discover how it feels for a clinician to become the patient and experience the genomic testing process first-hand
10 minutes
Listen to this podcast from the RCGP to learn more about the impact of genomic medicine in primary care
14 minutes
Learn how to properly discuss test results, conditions and treatments in our free online course
30 minutes
Did you know…? We have curated collections for many professional and specialty areas
20 minutes
Join our online course and learn about the importance of drawing and reading family history
30 minutes
Read about direct-to-consumer genomic testing and the health information it can unearth
10 minutes
It’s not always obvious that a condition is genetic, but clinical clues can be cues for action
2 minutes
Thursday: Experts through experience: Patient stories
Hear the patient perspective and their journey to – and the impacts of – uncovering a genomic cause.
Hear from patient Arti Patel about her genetic condition and her determination to find answers
10 minutes
Watch Isobel’s story to learn how a genomic test offered hope after an unexpected lung cancer diagnosis
5 minutes
Hear from patient advisor Jo, who believes genomic testing would benefit others with metastatic cancer
10 minutes
Hear from Becky about her daughter’s range of complex conditions and their ongoing search for answers
10 minutes
Read about our patient advisor Dave and his first-hand experiences of genomic testing in the NHS
10 minutes
Watch Debbie’s story to hear about the impact of her BRCA1 diagnosis on both her and her wider family
6 minutes
Health visitors, view our resource to help you recognise when genomics may be relevant to one of your families
30 minutes
Join the North Thames Genomics Medicine Service Alliance for their drop-in Genomics Question Time today at 12:30
30 minutes
Friday: Seeking support and find out more
As we approach the end of the week, find out some of the different ways to learn more and continue the #GenomicsConversation.
Follow us on social, sign up to our Vimeo/Youtube channel, newsletter, and browse our website
5 minutes
Our Rare Disease Education hub provides healthcare professionals with the tools they need to care for patients affected by rare conditions
20 minutes
Find out more about our Genomic Medicine Service Alliance and Genomic Laboratory Hub partners
5 minutes
Why not consider taking one of our short online courses, one of our taught courses or Master’s modules
Up to 6 weeks
Our new GeNotes Knowledge Hub contains 60+ expert-written summaries
10 minutes
Want to learn more about genomics but not sure where to start? Check out our fantastic learning journey tool
5 minutes
Check out the Genomics England language guide for recommendations and general principals
10 minutes
Sign up to our monthly newsletter and lets continue the conversation
5 minutes
Have you found what you were looking for? If not, try our Education hub to search all our resources, or let us know what you need and we’ll try to help.
