News and Events

Our September 2024 newsletter out now!

Our latest East Genomics newsletter is out now.

Research and Innovation job opportunities

We are recruiting to two new roles in the research and innovation space.

Patient information leaflets - Glucokinase hyperglycaemia testing in pregnancy

We have added three new patient information leaflets on glucokinase hyperglycaemia testing in pregnancy to our website, adapted from resources originally produced by the South East Genomic Medicine Service.

Specialist Paediatric Workshop - 'Condition Suspected' Pathway of the Generation Study

A Generation Study Workshop, hosted by the East GMSA with a short presentation from representatives of Genomics England's Generation Study.

East GMSA Regional Midwives in Genetics and Genomics Network (RegMiGGs.net)

RegMiGGs.net brings together regional midwifery professionals from all levels, educators and those in specialist roles that support the embedding of genomics in maternity services.

Manchester leads implementation of lifesaving genetic bedside stroke test

An innovative bedside genetic test being implemented in Manchester could dramatically improve outcomes for thousands of people in the UK affected by stroke each year.

Upcoming East Region Paediatric and Prenatal Genomics Forums

Below you can find more information and registration links for our upcoming East Genomics Forums for Paediatrics (25 July) and Prenatal (16 September).

Monogenic Diabetes in Maternity: Educational and networking event for maternity diabetes teams

This event is free to attend for clinicians from the East of England and East Midlands.

Whole genome sequencing ‘game changer’ for diagnosis and personalised treatment of adult cancer patients

New research shows that a specific form of genetic test – known as whole genome sequencing, or WGS for short – is invaluable in patients with a certain type of cancer that is difficult to diagnose and treat.

Cutting-edge genomic test can improve care of children with cancer

Cambridge researchers say a genetic test offered by the NHS improved clinical care of children with cancer, and should be provided to all children with cancer.

Invitation to our Monogenic Diabetes in Maternity mid-point project update

A meeting to update maternity diabetes service leads on scoping work in the East region, around introducing testing for glucokinase hyperglycaemia within the gestational diabetes care pathway.

Ride for Rare - help us raise funds to support people and families affected by rare genetic conditions

On Sunday 15 September 2024, teams of healthcare and genetics professionals will embark on bike rides around Nottingham and Cambridge to raise money for charities supporting people with rare genetic conditions.

Let’s Talk Genomics #GenomicsConversation week

#GenomicsConversation week held during 24-28 June, is led by the Genomics Education Programme. This event takes place annually and features several events and activities to spark a conversation about genomics and increase awareness of the subject across the workforce, including Midwives.

New report reveals solutions to lack of ethnic minority communities in genetic research

Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities are poorly represented in genetic medicine research and artificial intelligence-based risk prediction tools used to calculate the chance of developing future disease.

Genomics BITE session: Sudden Cardiac Death

East Region Prenatal Genomics Forum, 14 June 2024

Our second Prenatal Genomics Forum takes place on Friday 14 June 2024 at 1pm. It will be hosted by University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.

East Genomics Showcases July 2024

We are running three online showcase events for Cancer, Rare and Inherited Conditions, and Prenatal and Paediatrics in July 2024.

Patient session for people with Lynch Syndrome or a Rare Condition

A bite-sized education session from NHS East Genomics on a range of patient support tools and resources for people with Lynch Syndrome and Rare Conditions.

Baby born deaf can hear after breakthrough gene therapy

A baby girl born deaf can hear unaided for the first time, after receiving ground-breaking gene therapy when she was eleven months old at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge.

East Region Paediatric Genomics Forum, May 2024

An evaluation of East GMSA’s NICU/PICU R14 Rapid testing project.