Pharmacogenomics

Blog articles

Understanding pleiotropy

23rd July 2019

We explore one of the many phenomena that show genomics to be far more complex than the ‘one gene per characteristic’ rule

Pharmacogenomics: mechanisms of action

9th July 2019

We know that different people react differently to drugs. But how does this actually happen? And where does genomics come in?

Pharmacogenomics: three challenges to the NHS

26th June 2019

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

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Pharmacogenomics: a new normal for the NHS?

17th June 2019

The analysis of the genomic determinants of drug response is a hot topic in healthcare and was the focus for a workshop last month

News articles

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Genomics 101: Discover the role of genomics in healthcare

6th November 2020

Curious about genomics but not sure where to start? Try our collection of free, short introductory online courses

Events

Festival of Genomics 2021

Tue, 26th Jan 2021, 9:00am

The Festival of Genomics London is the UK’s largest genomics event where people from all corners of the genomics industry meet to learn and share expertise.

Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre, Svenska Mässan

ESHG: European Society of Human Genetics Conference

Sat, 15th Jun 2019, 9:00am

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

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