Blog articles

First polygenic cause found for neonatal diabetes
A new study has found the first ever polygenic cause for diabetes in children younger than six months of age

GEP fellow publishes new study
The benefits of involving young people in genome sequencing decision making are explored by GEP fellow Dr Celine Lewis in her recently published study

Newborn screening: the pros and cons of genome sequencing
Could genome sequencing replace the blood spot test? We review the potential benefits and drawbacks of a more direct approach to screening

What is whole exome sequencing?
Following the recent NHS announcement that WES will be used for critically ill babies and children, we explore what it is and the benefits it could bring

Newborn screening: time to expand the list?
Genetic Alliance UK’s newborn screening patient charter sets out why the UK should extend its programme - and establish a pilot for genome sequencing at birth

Assessing younger patients' understanding of genomics
HEE genomics research fellow Celine Lewis talks about a new measure to assess young people’s understanding of genomics

Pharmacogenomics: three challenges to the NHS
Last week we explored the promise of pharmacogenomics in the health service, but there are good reasons why it will take time to implement

Progress for paediatric gene therapy
Gene therapy for children now approved in Europe - what can this fusion of genomics and stem cell medicine mean for the future?
News articles

2020: the year for whole genome sequencing in the NHS
Learn more about this new, revolutionary test with our free, flexible, online course, which explores how it works and how it can benefit patients.

Introduction to chromosome analysis by microarray
A one-day workshop exploring the emerging role of microarray testing in healthcare, with CPD accreditation by the Royal College of Surgeons

Introduction to applied genomics in the clinic
The UCL institute of child health are hosting an introduction to how genomics applies to clinical practice