Blog articles


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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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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

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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How far we’ve come, how far we’ll go: 10 years of the GEP

The Genomics Education Programme (GEP) began in the summer of 2014 with big dreams, a small team, and a lot of work to do

News articles


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GTAC announces Collaborate: CPD sessions for the specialist genomics workforce

Collaborate: A Clinical Laboratory Education Initiative is a monthly online CPD initiative for NHS specialist genomics professionals, run by the Genomics Training Academy (GTAC).

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

Events


Getting to Grips with Genomics

South East region GPs are invited to learn about genomics' relevance in primary care

NHS Confed Expo returns for 2025

The NHS ConfedExpo will foster networking, spread learning and encourage innovation to inspire change at all levels across the system
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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

Prenatal testing in the Genomic Medicine Service

The east England Prenatal Genomics Forum meets to discuss the topic of prenatal genetic testing

Finding the missing 95%: Lynch Syndrome Project Educational and Networking event

Network with colleagues and learn about the Lynch Syndrome National Transformation Project