Clinicians learning about genomics

GeNotes: Supporting clinicians with the genomics revolution

We explore the collaborative approach behind, and design of, the programme’s flagship genomics education resource
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Why genomics? 'Origin stories' from the professionals

Hear why five members of the Genomics Training Academy (GTAC) team chose to pursue careers in genomics
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Three career tips for clinical scientists: a conversation with Chris Watt

An NHS clinical scientist shares about his career journey, advice for newcomers and highlights from his work in cancer genomics training

Three career tips for bioinformaticians: a conversation with Fern Kirkham

Pointers for fellow bioinformaticians from Fern Kirkham, who also works as a clinical scientist and educational specialist for GTAC.
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NICE approves genomic test to prevent secondary strokes

We report on a new test that will help clinicians determine when clopidogrel may harm instead of help
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Three career tips for genetic technologists and scientists: a conversation with Alison Taylor-Beadling

Hear from Alison Taylor-Beadling – principal clinical scientist, laboratory training lead and GTAC education specialist – whose storied genomics career has spanned over two decades
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Career tips for genetic technologists and scientists: a conversation with Jennie Bell

Career advice for new genetic technologists and scientists from genomics lab director, consultant clinical scientist and GTAC professional lead Jennie Bell
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Professional journeys into genomics: A long and winding road

In this final instalment of our 2024 Genomics Conversation blog series, we ask Amy, Bernadette, Jessica, Marianne and Tobi how they feel about the future of genomic medicine
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Professional journeys into genomics: Delving deeper

In the second part of our blog series for this year’s Genomics Conversation, our group of NHS healthcare professionals explains the power of genomics education in their practice
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Professional journeys into genomics: Taking the first step

In this blog series for the 2024 Genomics Conversation, NHS healthcare professionals from medicine, nursing, pharmacy and midwifery share their inspiring genomics journeys

Genomics on the front line: GLHs and GMSAs

The scientific and clinical arms of the Genomic Medicine Service have made a huge contribution to the journey of genomics in the NHS
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Genomic technologies: where are we now?

Our ambitions for our patients are only as good as our methodologies. We take a look at the technology that underpins the revolution