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Upcoming Genomics Communities of Practice meetings

Below we give a roundup upcoming meetings for our 16 Genomic Communities of Practice, which span cancers and rare and inherited conditions. Meetings will be added to this page on a rolling basis, as and when topics are confirmed and registration links go live.

CanRisk training for breast cancer

CanRisk is an online tool that enables healthcare professionals to calculate an individual's future risks of developing breast and ovarian cancer using cancer family history, genetic and other risk factors. CanRisk also calculates mutation carrier probabilities in breast and ovarian cancer susceptibility genes.

Referrals for familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) genomic testing

It is vital for us all to work together to ensure that the NHS genomic medicine service provides the most efficient and effective support for patients.

NHS Genomic Medicine Service Procurement Update

The NHS Genomic Medicine Service (GMS) was launched by the Commissioner in 2018 and enables patients in the NHS in England to equitably access cutting edge genomic testing and clinical services that support diagnosis and treatment pathways for cancer, for rare and inherited disease and, in the application of pharmacogenomics, for medicines optimisation.

UK Government announce new 10 Year Plan for the NHS

On 3 July 2025, the Government published its 10 Year Health Plan for England, setting out ambitions for the NHS over the next 10 years.

Addenbrooke's patient first in Europe to receive treatment for rare genetic disease

Mary Catchpole will be able to take one tablet twice a day to control the effects of her illness

Taking the fear out of Down Syndrome

When Sarah-Jane gave birth to Hannah with Down Syndrome, almost eight years ago, it was a shock for her and her husband, Sean, but now looking back it turned out to be less frightening than she first felt it would be.

Join our national Lunch & Learn series

Genomics is transforming healthcare - and it’s no longer a niche subject. From diagnosis to personalised treatment, genomic knowledge is becoming essential across all clinical roles.

Important change to requesting diagnostic cancer genetic testing (inherited cancers)

The eligibility criteria for diagnostic cancer genetic testing have significantly broadened in recent years, which has many benefits for patients and clinicians. But it also means that the East Anglia Clinical Genetics Service (CGS) no longer has the capacity to facilitate this type of test.

Rare Chromosome Disorder Awareness Day 2025

Rare Chromosome Disorder Awareness Day 2025 is being observed on Thursday, 19 June 2025, bringing together families, advocates, and healthcare professionals to highlight the unique challenges and remarkable resilience of those living with rare chromosome and gene disorders.

Improving efficiency and appropriateness of genomic test requests

To ensure that patients continue to benefit from genomic testing in the current context of increased NHS financial pressures, it is important for us all to work together to maximise benefits for patients.

EVENT: Regional Midwives in Genetics and Genomics Network (RegMiGGs.net)

The next meeting of our Regional Midwives in Genetics and Genomics Network (RegMiGGs.net) takes place on Wednesday 16 July at 1pm.

Genetic blood tests could revolutionise cancer care

Liquid biopsy tests are now available for certain lung and breast cancers

New genetic test can diagnose brain tumours in as little as two hours

Scientists and medics have developed an ultra-rapid method of genetically diagnosing brain tumours that will cut the time it takes to classify them from 6-8 weeks, to as little as two hours – which could improve care for thousands of patients each year in the UK.

International Nurses Day 12 May 2025

Monday 12th May 2025 is International Nurses Day. Below we highlight the important role nurses play in genomic medicine, as well as some events and links to further information and support.

Newborn babies tested for over 200 genetic conditions as world-leading study begins at NNUH

Newborn babies can now be tested for over 200 rare genetic conditions as the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) joins a world-leading research study in NHS hospitals that aims to screen up to 100,000 newborns in England.

International Day of the Midwife - 5 May 2025

Monday 5th May 2025 is International Day of the Midwife. Below we highlight the important role midwives play in genomic medicine, as well as some events and links to further information and support.

QGenome now offering more support to busy clinicians

QGenome is a practical digital tool which helps busy clinicians apply genomic referral, risk assessment and testing guidance within a clinical setting.

My CUH Story - Gloria Anyaegbu

14 March 2025 is National Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Day! To celebrate, we spoke to Gloria, clinical nurse specialist in children, teenager and young adult genomic medicine.

Haemophilia focus at our April Regional Midwives in Genetics and Genomics Network meeting

Our Regional Midwives in Genetics and Genomics Network (RegMiGGs.net) brings together regional midwifery professionals, educators and those in specialist roles that support the embedding of genomics in maternity services.