Blog articles
New bowel cancer screening launches for Lynch syndrome patients
Thousands of people in England at risk of bowel cancer will benefit from world-first preventative programme
New Lynch syndrome registry ‘game-changing’ for patients
England’s latest Lynch syndrome patient database may transform the disease’s detection and monitoring, becoming a blueprint for other genomic diseases
BRCA testing for people with Jewish ancestry
NHS England has launched a testing service for people with Jewish ancestry to see if they carry a potentially harmful BRCA variant
NICE recommendations broaden patient access to cancer drug olaparib
The use of the targeted therapy has been expanded to include certain types of breast, prostate, ovarian, fallopian tube and primary peritoneal cancers
News articles
Haemato-oncology perspectives films published
Four healthcare professionals explain the impact of their role within the genomic testing pathway for blood cancer and related conditions
Watch new ‘perspectives’ film series online
Patients present three different stories of the power, potential and pitfalls of genomic testing
GeNotes Oncology: 30+ new articles added
The NHS England National Genomics Education Programme has expanded its oncology GeNotes collection with the addition of 34 new articles, covering a broad range of patient presentations, genomic testing guidance and further learning.
Genomics in the NHS: A clinician’s guide to genomic testing for cancer (solid tumours)
Join our new two-week online course for a practical guide to the genomic testing pathway for solid tumours
Events
The Festival Of Genomics & Biodata 2025
The annual two-day festival will feature inspirational speakers and cutting edge topics all around the theme of genomics
Cancer & genomics: what healthcare professionals need to know
NHS healthcare professionals are invited to this webinar on cancer genomics, with expert insights on cancer treatment
The Festival Of Genomics & Biodata 2024
The annual Festival of Genomics and Biodata returns to London on Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 January 2024.