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Study explores role of somatic mutations in autoimmunity
Trust clinicians and colleagues have shown that accumulated genetic changes could contribute to autoimmunity.
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Upcoming Genomics Community of Practice sessions
Here at East Genomics we support 16 Genomics Communities of Practice across cancers and rare and inherited conditions. In 2025 we ran over 120 sessions attended by over 1,500 healthcare staff across our region. Our series continues in 2026...
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UK study highlights “fragile trust” in healthcare among Black communities
A major UK report has found that trust in healthcare and clinical research among Black communities is strong at a personal level but remains fragile overall, shaped by inequality, past experiences and inconsistent care.
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Guidance on blood cancer genetic testing updated following national consensus meeting
Updated guidance follows a 2025 consensus meeting between clinicians, clinical genetics and genomic labs.
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Our Generation Study Results Coordinator leads on new infographic for Health Visitors
The Institute of Health Visiting (IHV) are working with Genomics England to support health visitors’ awareness of the Generation Study – a research study run in partnership with NHS England that is testing newborn babies for more than 200 genetic conditions.
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Genomic study helps detect baby’s rare growth condition
Baby Safi started treatment for a rare growth condition after participating in the Generation Study, a national genomic screening study
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Whole Genome Sequencing helps doctors treat Daniel’s rare cancer
Sport-loving schoolboy Daniel is back on the football pitch following precision treatment of a rare kidney tumour
Whole Genome Sequencing helps doctors treat Daniel’s rare cancer
Sport-loving schoolboy Daniel is back on the football pitch following precision treatment of a rare kidney tumour
Serena Nik-Zainal wins top prize for ground-breaking research into cancer
Professor Serena Nik-Zainal has been announced as the winner of the 2021 Foulkes Foundation Academy of Medical Sciences Medal
Serena Nik-Zainal wins top prize for ground-breaking research into cancer
Professor Serena Nik-Zainal has been announced as the winner of the 2021 Foulkes Foundation Academy of Medical Sciences Medal
Serena Nik-Zainal wins top prize for ground-breaking research into cancer
Professor Serena Nik-Zainal has been announced as the winner of the 2021 Foulkes Foundation Academy of Medical Sciences Medal
Serena Nik-Zainal wins top prize for ground-breaking research into cancer
Professor Serena Nik-Zainal has been announced as the winner of the 2021 Foulkes Foundation Academy of Medical Sciences Medal
Regional Genomics Survey - deadline extended!
Regional survey launched to gain insight into healthcare professionals knowledge and use of genomic testing
Regional Genomics Survey - deadline extended!
Regional survey launched to gain insight into healthcare professionals knowledge and use of genomic testing
Regional Genomics Survey - deadline extended!
Regional survey launched to gain insight into healthcare professionals knowledge and use of genomic testing
Regional Genomics Survey - deadline extended!
Regional survey launched to gain insight into healthcare professionals knowledge and use of genomic testing
National Genomic Test Directory update
On 4 October, updates to the National Genomics Test Directory were made live on the NHS England website.
National Genomic Test Directory update
On 4 October, updates to the National Genomics Test Directory were made live on the NHS England website.
National Genomic Test Directory update
On 4 October, updates to the National Genomics Test Directory were made live on the NHS England website.
National Genomic Test Directory update
On 4 October, updates to the National Genomics Test Directory were made live on the NHS England website.
National blood tube shortage
Due to the national blood tube shortage, all NHS Trusts are requested to continue to reduce testing by 25% until Friday 8 October.
National blood tube shortage
Due to the national blood tube shortage, all NHS Trusts are requested to continue to reduce testing by 25% until Friday 8 October.
National blood tube shortage
Due to the national blood tube shortage, all NHS Trusts are requested to continue to reduce testing by 25% until Friday 8 October.
National blood tube shortage
Due to the national blood tube shortage, all NHS Trusts are requested to continue to reduce testing by 25% until Friday 8 October.
Multi-award winning Jean-Christophe Novelli reveals how genomic testing helped his family
Jean-Christophe Novelli and his wife Michelle spoke today at East GLH of how genomic testing for their son Valentino helped them find the right treatment and plan their future life.
Multi-award winning Jean-Christophe Novelli reveals how genomic testing helped his family
Jean-Christophe Novelli and his wife Michelle spoke today at East GLH of how genomic testing for their son Valentino helped them find the right treatment and plan their future life.