Blog articles

Family matters: Top tips for drawing a genetic pedigree
Genetic counsellor Megan Roberts shares her dos, don’ts and top tips for health professionals taking and drawing a patient’s family history

Patient perspectives: the art of good communication
In the second article covering our recent patient panel event, we consider the issue that both panellists and audience members agreed was most important
News articles

Genomes, whole genome sequencing and the genomics team
Three new introductory films explore why we want to know about genomes, how whole genome sequencing is used in key areas, and who makes up the genomics team

New guide for clinicians feeding back genomic results
Clinicians returning rare disease results to 100,000 Genomes Project participants can use this handy 2-page guide, with further resources to follow

Competency framework for consent: reviewers sought
We are inviting feedback on a new competency framework that outlines the key elements required for clinicians to seek consent for a genomic test
Events

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health Annual Conference
The RCPCH conference and exhibition will provide opportunities to exchange ideas that will help shape the future of child health.

Masterclass - Nursing, Midwifery and Genomics: The Present and the Future
Aimed at directors of nursing, heads of midwifery and senior nurse leaders, this event is part of a wider collaborative programme of work to embed genomics into clinical practice across the NHS.

Everything you wanted to know about genomics but were afraid to ask
Progress Educational Trust, in partnership with the GEP, is hosting a public discussion event about genomics at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester

Royal College of Midwives Annual Conference 2019
The 2019 RCM annual conference is a UK-wide annual event for all midwives and professionals with an interest in maternity services.

Primary Care and Public Health 2020
Primary Care and Public Health is a key annual conference for all primary care and allied health professionals.

ESHG: European Society of Human Genetics Conference
ESHG 2019 will provide an overview of the latest cutting-edge developments in genetic science and an ideal opportunity to develop new contacts.

American Society of Human Genetics Annual Meeting 2019
The 69th annual meeting of the ASHG will feature presentations by the world’s leading geneticists, along with a range of workshops and sessions.