Blog articles
BRCA testing for people with Jewish ancestry
NHS England has launched a testing service for people with Jewish ancestry to see if they carry a potentially harmful BRCA variant
Sepsis – DNA fragments may offer a key to diagnosis
A new ‘bedside’ test that quantifies webs of DNA is now being trialled in the NHS to help identify potential sepsis
Researchers devise single test to rapidly pinpoint a fever's cause
One test looking at many possible causes of a fever could help clinicians quickly diagnose very unwell children
Point-of-care genomic testing suggested for stroke patients
NHS stroke patients would benefit from a one-hour genomic test, given at the point of care, to see if clopidogrel should be given, a NICE draft report suggests
How epigenomic testing could improve cervical cancer detection
Introducing a new epigenomic test as part of routine cervical screening may help clinicians spot the signature of cervical cancer years before it develops
PCR: more than just a Covid test
An old friend has been thrust into the limelight. We take a look at how PCR works and its place in Covid testing and beyond
News articles
Funding applications now open for Master’s in Genomic Medicine framework
Prospective students may now apply for funding to undertake Master’s-level CPPD modules and qualifications in genomics at partner universities
Facilitating genomic testing: new courses and resources
Are you accessing genomic testing for the first time? Try our new collection of online learning designed to prepare health professionals offering a genomic test to patients
Events
The Festival Of Genomics & Biodata 2024
The annual Festival of Genomics and Biodata returns to London on Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 January 2024.
Next Steps for Genomics in the UK
This conference will discuss the next steps for genomics in the UK.
Festival of Genomics 2023
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.
Festival of Genomics 2022
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.