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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 Johnson

Pointers for fellow bioinformaticians from Fern Johnson, who also works as a clinical scientist and educational specialist for GTAC.
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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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Career tips for clinical geneticists: a conversation with Dr Alex Murray and Dr Rhian Thomas

Dr Alex Murray and Dr Rhian Thomas – GTAC clinical genetics professional lead and education specialist, respectively – offer advice for early-career practitioners
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Three career tips for genetic counsellors: a conversation with Dr Laura Boyes

Dr Laura Boyes, consultant genetic counsellor and GTAC genomic counselling professional lead, shares advice for new and aspiring practitioners

Events

Genomic Counselling STP sessions: training overview and application tips

This St George's second STP lunchtime session explains the programme for applicants

Genomic Counselling STP sessions: What is a genetic counsellor?

This lunchtime session, hosted by St George's Hospital and aimed at STP applicants, looks at the role and work of a genetic counsellor

North West Genomic Laboratory Hub Virtual Open Day

STP applicants can take a virtual tour of a lab during this career information session
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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

STP open day for genomic specialisms

Future Scientist Training Programme (STP) applicants can learn more on genomics, cancer genomics, clinical bioinformatics genomics and genomic counselling specialisms