Latest updates on our activity and achievements

Government pledges continued commitment to genomics

The official response to a House of Commons report outlines ongoing focus on genomic technologies and education

RCGP publishes genomics podcasts and webinars

The Royal College’s series raises awareness of the increased use of genomic information in healthcare and the issues facing primary care professionals

Genomics: transforming diabetes patients' care

It’s Diabetes Week, so a great time to learn how advances in genomics are improving the lives of patients with rare forms of diabetes

Grab your Pint of Science this May!

This year’s annual science festival brings leading scientists to your local pub to share the latest ideas and advances. Here, we've collated all the genomics events

Applications open for Integrated Clinical Academic Programme

Funded opportunities available for post-doctoral level clinical research in genomics, research training and professional development 

Have your say on the personalisation of cancer care

NHS England with other partners, have organised a series of events to gather opinion and raise support for the implementation of genomics 

Master’s in Genomic Medicine: funding reopens

Funding application process relaunched for full and part-time study in genomics at partner universities from this autumn

New genomics initiatives coming to primary care

New initiatives launching next month will focus on improving…

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

Genomics Quiz: the results!

Last Friday we ran our 'Genomics Quiz'. Find out the answers…
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Nurses and midwives: prepare for the NHS roll-out of whole genome sequencing

Carry forward your week of action pledge to learn more about genomics and its practical applications in healthcare by joining our flexible online course

Welcome to #GenomicsConversation Week

This week the GEP will launch new videos, educational resources and podcasts to encourage nurses and midwives to converse about genomics

UK Strategy for Rare Diseases progress report released

Report tracks progress made against 51 commitments in UK Strategy…

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

Join the #GenomicsConversation

In March, the GEP will host a week of action designed to encourage nurses and midwives to converse about genomics with their colleagues and friends

Genomics in Medical Specialties series launched

The new films and supporting information illustrate the ways in which genomics is changing clinical practice across the health service

Research and innovation fellowship scheme launched

Nine fellows joined leaders in science and healthcare to officially launch the HEE Genomics research and innovation fellowship scheme
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Learn the basics of genomics at this interactive workshop

Genomics is a complex topic for beginners, but this introductory course is designed to demystify the technology and translate the terminology

New providers of the Master’s in Genomic Medicine

After a recent tendering exercise, seven new university partners will work with HEE to deliver the Master’s programme around the country

Family History films now available

The new educational films will be useful for healthcare professionals learning how to take a family history from patients

GEP to attend third Festival of Genomics

The popular event, covering all things cutting edge-genomics, makes a return to London in January