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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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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.
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.
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.
Podcast: Transforming the NHS with genomic medicine
This year Genomics England celebrated their 10-year anniversary, the NHS celebrated a significant milestone of 75 years.
Powerful new digital genetics tool to support diagnosis and care for cancers and rare conditions launched at UHL
A new digital tool for taking the genetic family history of patients, which can improve the process for diagnosing cancers and rare conditions, has been launched at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.
Our Nursing and Midwifery November newsletter
The November edition of our Nursing and Midwifery newsletter is available to read on our website.
Meet the Genetic Counsellors
For Genetic Counsellor Awareness Day (Thursday 9 November) we caught up with two Genetic Counsellors at a couple of our partner NHS Trusts to discuss their role, the impact on patients and families and some of the reasons they find their roles so rewarding.
People with Lynch Syndrome invited to share their experiences
We have just launched a Lynch Syndrome Patient Survey to find out more about your experiences of Lynch Syndrome diagnosis, genetic testing and management.
Expressions of Interest sought for Genomics Clinical Leadership roles (Primary Care)
East Midlands Cancer Alliance (EMCA) is looking for clinicians from primary care with an interest in genomics to clinically lead their genomics work as part of their growing early diagnosis and detection programme.