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DNA breakthrough ends 30-year mystery for family with life-threatening heart condition
A family from Nottingham have finally received the correct diagnosis for a dangerous inherited heart condition - after more than three decades of uncertainty - thanks to advances in genetic testing.
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Lifesaving genetic stroke test launched in minor stroke clinic at Nottingham University Hospitals
Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) has become one of a handful of hospitals across the UK to implement a rapid genetic test which could dramatically improve outcomes for thousands of stroke patients in the future.
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Feedback sought for WGS in Cancer evaluation
In collaboration with the Cancer Alliances for the East Midlands and East of England we are conducting a formal service evaluation (audit) of the Cancer Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) pathway.
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International Day of the Midwife
Every year on 5 May we celebrate the incredible work of midwives, who play a vital role in supporting families through one of life’s most important journeys.
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HNF1B support day, 4 July 2026
The University of Exeter Medical School are hosting an online HNF1B support day in July for patients, families, carers and clinicians.
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East of England Cancer Alliance launch first in series of VR training videos
The East of England Regional Genomic Practitioner Service (RGPS) have launched a VR training module called 'Genomics – Mainstream Testing for Lynch Syndrome'.
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With a history of cancer in the family, Marla's story highlights how a Lynch syndrome diagnosis has helped her
Marla explains how she can look forward and concentrate on the prevention of cancer for herself and her family since her Lynch syndrome diagnosis
Genetic study gives new insights into severe Covid
The world’s largest genetic study of critically-ill Covid patients, involving more than 200 treated at Addenbrooke's, reveals extensive insights into the disease.
Family share Eilidh's story on Rare Disease Day
Raising a child with a rare or little understood condition is a major challenge for parents.
E-learning modules launched to help clinicians across the region order genomic tests for patients
Clinical Geneticists and Genetic Counsellors at Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) have developed several short e-learning modules to help healthcare professionals across the East of England and East Midlands offer genomic testing to patients.
Cambridge clinician wins funding to safely link big datasets to help find medical answers
Cambridge researchers are to trial methods of analysing data across more than one secure research environment – something which has previously not been possible, but which could be of great benefit to the public once established.
Whole genome sequencing improves diagnosis of rare diseases and shortens diagnostic journeys for patients, according to world first study
A world-first scientific study has shown that whole genome sequencing (WGS) can uncover new diagnoses for people across the broadest range of rare diseases investigated to date
Whole genome sequencing improves diagnosis of rare diseases and shortens diagnostic journeys for patients, according to world first study
A world-first scientific study has shown that whole genome sequencing (WGS) can uncover new diagnoses for people across the broadest range of rare diseases investigated to date
Whole genome sequencing improves diagnosis of rare diseases and shortens diagnostic journeys for patients, according to world first study
A world-first scientific study has shown that whole genome sequencing (WGS) can uncover new diagnoses for people across the broadest range of rare diseases investigated to date
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
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