Blog articles
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
The role of genes in susceptibility to skin cancer
The UK is no sun-drenched paradise, but skin cancer is common among the population. As summer ends, we consider new research that may offer an explanation as to why
Can you spot the hidden genomics?
We've put together eight short healthcare scenarios where genomics may play a part. See if you can work it out, and click to reveal if you're right
Experts through experience: Jo’s story
As part of this year’s #GenomicsConversation, patient advocate Jo shares her breast cancer journey, which began before the NHS Genomic Medicine Service was set up
The 100,000 Genomes Project and the DDD study: A recap
We look at the background, aims and achievements of two of the most influential genomics studies of the last 15 years
The power of three: The importance of trios in diagnosing disease
Trio testing can help clinicians deliver a diagnosis at a much higher rate than testing just the patient alone, as research shows – but what is a ‘trio’?
News articles
New ‘perspectives’ film series now live
Patients present three different stories of the power, potential and pitfalls of genomic testing
GeNotes for oncologists: Over 30 new articles added to genomics resource
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
Join our new solid tumour course evaluation team
Be one of the first to complete and review our new online course for clinicians unfamiliar with requesting genomic testing
Events
The Festival Of Genomics & Biodata 2024
The annual Festival of Genomics and Biodata returns to London on Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 January 2024.