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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

News articles


introducing the Genomics Training Academy

Inside GTAC, the Genomics Training Academy

The new online educational hub will support the specialist genomics workforce across the UK

Genomics Specialist Careers: meet the workforce

What is a clinical bioinformatician? Are clinical geneticists doctors? What does a genetic counsellor do? Find out about these essential roles in our new films

Learn about genomics for Healthcare Science Week

Are you a clinical or biomedical scientist, or a health professional interested in science? Discover great courses and resources with our handy guide

Education leadership initiative for healthcare scientists

New 4-day programme will explore key aspects of professional and educational leadership in developing the next generation of healthcare scientists

GEP launches new film series for GMC laboratory staff

‘Sample Processing and DNA Extraction’ outlines the correct protocol for processing patient samples for the 100,000 Genomes Project