Blog articles

Gene therapy hope for sickle cell anaemia patients

A teenager with severe sickle cell anaemia has been successfully treated with a pioneering gene therapy approach
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How genome editing could enter mainstream medicine

Forget designer babies and novelty pets. The potential for genome editing to improve the health of the general population is already emerging

Genomics and the 'Angelina Jolie effect'

In recent years, celebrities have raised the profile of genetic testing - but is all publicity good publicity?

News articles

Healthcare in the 21st century: Searching for a diagnosis

Join our Twitter chat on 21st September to discuss and learn about providing support to patients on a long and complex journey

Public health for a new era

Join an all-day masterclass on Tuesday 28th November to learn more about the impact of genomics on public health practice  
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Learn more about whole genome sequencing

Join our interactive course on 11th September to explore this emerging healthcare technology - and its benefits and challenges - in more detail

Alzheimer’s Society event: Is dementia inherited?

Find out how genetics and lifestyle can contribute to dementia at this event in London on 20th July

Free bioinformatics course: unlocking genomics in healthcare

Explore the world of clinical bioinformatics and its important role in the patient journey
Genetic Variant Interpretation Workshop

Genomic variant interpretation programme

Join St George's, University of London this summer for a blended education programme aimed at clinical geneticists interpreting genomic results
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Explore whole genome sequencing on 22 May

Join our FutureLearn course to explore behind the scenes of this emerging healthcare technology
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Transforming healthcare: impact of genomics on the NHS

Our event gathered together representatives from across HEE and the NHS to discuss the challenges of educating the workforce in genomic medicine

Nursing in the 21st century: demystifying rare disease

Learn how genomics is improving diagnosis of rare diseases, and the role nurses can play in the patient journey in our @WeNurses chat on 28th February