Four types of genomic testing explained
In the age of genomics, it can be difficult to understand the ins and outs of different types of testing; here we break down four of the most common
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Building your profile as a genomics champion
3rd May 2019 in Genomics in practice /by GEP AdminAre you looking to amplify your voice online? Following a special event for Faculty members, we’ve compiled all the key points and top tips
Pancreatic cancer and genomics
9th April 2019 in Research /by GEP AdminPancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive kinds, but new genomics research offers hope for more effective, targeted treatment for patients
Genomics and antimicrobial resistance
28th March 2019 in Genomics in practice /by GEP AdminAlready put to use in the worldwide search for new antimicrobial agents, genomics can also contribute to better targeted treatment
Patient perspectives: the art of good communication
21st March 2019 in Genomics in practice /by GEP AdminIn the second article covering our recent patient panel event, we consider the issue that both panellists and audience members agreed was most important
Patient perspectives: managing expectations
11th March 2019 in Genomics in practice /by GEP AdminFollowing our insightful patient panel event on 6th March, we explore the importance of preparing for the highs, and lows, of genomic testing
Infectious diseases and the race to diagnosis
28th February 2019 in Research /by GEP AdminResearchers are exploring new techniques to tackle serious infectious diseases, and contain an outbreak before it becomes an epidemic
Hereditary haemochromatosis a ‘stealth disease’
20th February 2019 in Research /by GEP AdminRecent genomic research has shed new light on the condition, previously thought to be low risk, prompting a review of screening regulation
Probability, chance and genetic inheritance
14th February 2019 in Core concepts /by GEP AdminWhen it comes to genetic inheritance from parent to offspring, there isn’t a guaranteed outcome. But there are ways to assess the possible outcomes
Counselling the code: genomic testing and insurance
31st January 2019 in Expert view /by GEP AdminGenetic counsellor Megan Rogers looks at the new Code on Genetic Testing and Insurance and what it means for patients and counsellors
HIV and the genome
24th January 2019 in Research /by GEP AdminGenome editing has not been without controversies, but some studies suggest it may hold the cure for patients living with HIV
Let’s talk about (biological) sex
17th January 2019 in Research /by GEP AdminSex as a biological variable has not always been factored in to medical research and practice. Will that change in the era of precision medicine?
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