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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Upcoming Genomics Forums: Prenatal Medicine
Here at East Genomics we now run two regular Genomics Forums aimed at specific groups of clinicians - those working in Paediatrics and those working in Prenatal Medicine.
Genomics BITE: R445 Testing Pathway
Our first Genomics BITE session of 2024 focusses on the R445 testing pathway, which is a new addition to the National Testing Directory expected to be implemented into maternity services by 1 April 2024.
Are midwives ready for the Genomics Era?
Taken from the Maternity and Midwifery Forum website, this article by our Lead Midwife, Joanne Hargrave, highlights developments around genomics and how midwives and students need to keep up-to-date in order to provide appropriate information and care.
Lynch Syndrome patient event in April
Do you have a diagnosis of Lynch Syndrome? Join us for a FREE patient event in Nottingham (with virtual joining option) on 22 April 2024.
Rare Disease Day 2024
This year Rare Disease Day - an annual international day to raise awareness of rare diseases and conditions - is itself even more rare as it falls on 29 February this leap year!
Gene-editing offers hope for people with hereditary disorder
A group of patients with a hereditary disorder have had their lives transformed by a single treatment of a breakthrough gene-editing therapy, a study reports.
East Genomics at Festival of Genomics and Biodata
We hear from Jo and Chris, both based at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, who spoke at the Festival of Genomics and Biodata held in London, 24-45 January 2024.
NEW East region Prenatal Genomics Forum
We are pleased to invite anyone working in Feto-Maternal or Prenatal services, midwifery or genetics to join our new Prenatal Genomics Forum for the East region.
Our January 2024 newsletter out now!
Our latest East Genomics newsletter is out.
Thousands of people with inherited blood disorders to get world-first NHS test to curb transfusion side effects
From today, almost 18,000 people in England with sickle cell disorder and thalassaemia can have a world-first genetic test to better match future blood transfusions, reducing the risk of side effects.
Recruitment: Opportunity for TWO GP Leads
We have an exciting opportunity for two GPs to support transformation of the health and care of patients and communities through a fast-changing national Genomic Medicine Service that will provide equitable and consistent access to services across the East GMSA geography.
NHS Genomic Networks of Excellence
NHSE has announced funding for eight new NHS Genomic Networks of Excellence.
Genomics Education Programme Patient Experience Survey
The Genomics Education Programme (GEP) has launched a new patient survey and are encouraging patients from across the UK with experience of genomic testing to take part.
Landmark national study supports use of whole genome sequencing in standard cancer care
In the largest study of its kind, scientists today report how combining health data with whole genome sequence (WGS) data in patients with cancer can help doctors provide more tailored care for their patients.
Monogenic Diabetes in Maternity: National Study Day
Calling all diabetes teams working in maternity in England...
Patient stories highlight power and potential of genomic testing
As part of their '12 Days of Christmas' social media countdown, the national Genomics Education Programme shared a collection of patient stories to illustrate the power and potential of genomic testing.
Revised genomic competence framework for UK nurses published
The National Genomics Education programme has published the revised genomic competency framework for nurses.
Join our Lead Midwife and PPV Chair at the Festival of Genomics and Biodata
We are pleased to announce that our Lead Midwife and Chair of our Patient and Public Voice (PPV) Panel will be co-delivering sessions at the upcoming Festival of Genomics and Biodata, which is being held from 24-25 January at the Excel, London.
Join us at the Nottingham BRC Conference 2023
Join us at the Nottingham BRC Conference 2023 on Friday 8 December where our Clinical Director, Dick Sandford will take part in a dedicated session on genomics / precision medicine.
We're hiring! Two Science Educator Leads sought
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the East NHS Genomic Laboratory Hub (GLH) as a Scientist Education Lead.