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...
Below you can find out more about some upcoming Genomics CoP sessions, including links to register.
Thurs 23 April: Paediatric
Topic: Using AI tools to simplify the genomic test ordering process
Learn and practice:
- Extracting HPO terms from your clinic letters
- Selecting a test from the test directory with AI
Come prepared for a hands-on guided workshop aimed at saving you time and increasing the accuracy of your test orders
Guest Speaker: Ajoy Sarkar, Consultant in Clinical Genetics, Nottingham University Hospitals
Fri 24 April: Ophthalmology
Topic: Genetic Testing and Advances in Paediatric Glaucoma
- Development of the anterior segment of the eye and key genes involved at different stages
- Paediatric glaucoma - definition, key clinical features and classification
- Genetic causes of primary congenital and juvenile glaucoma, and associated features
- Overview of management of paediatric glaucoma
Speaker: Dr Nicola Cronbach, PhD researcher and Ophthalmology registrar UCL and Moorfields Eye Hospital
Mon 27 April: Paediatric Endocrinology
Topic: Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome and Multi-locus Imprinting Disorder
- Clinical and molecular aspects of Beckwith Weidemann syndrome
- Testing pathway and Management guidelines
- Case scenarios
- An introduction to MLID
Speaker: Dr Vijaya Ramakumaran, Clinical Geneticist, University Hospitals of Leicester
Thurs 7 May: Cancer of Unknown Primary
Topic: Orthopaedic approaches to patients who present with bone-only metastases as CUP
- Update on metastatic bone disease in UK
- What is the pathway for bone CUPs presenting with and without pathological fractures?
- Why do we biopsy?
- What might be the role for WGS/NGS in these cases?
- How do we manage patients with solitary bone tumours?
Speaker: Mr Jonathan Stevenson, Consultant Orthopaedic Oncology & Arthroplasty Surgeon, Clinical Lead for Genomics and Metastatic Bone Disease, Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Tues 19 May: Prenatal
Topic: Genomic Testing in Early Pregnancy Loss: Updates, Audit Findings and Care Considerations
This session will cover genomic testing updates for recurrent and early pregnancy loss, insights from an audit on current practice, and clinical and patient perspectives on care and pathway improvement. The session aims to highlight gaps, share learning and support consistent, high‑quality care.
Guest Speakers:
- Rachel Newby, Principal Clinical Scientist for the Cytogenomics team, East Genomics
- Tina Prendeville & Yvonne Muwalo, Lead Midwives, North Thames GMS
- Marianne Quinn, Lead Midwife, South East GMS
- Alison Brett, Bereavement Midwife, ESNEFT – Ipswich Hospital
Supported by the East Genomics Nursing and Midwifery Team, the project aims to improve equity and consistency in genomic testing pathways following fetal loss.
Fri 22 May: Gynaecological Oncology
Topic: Lynch VR module written about an Endometrial Patient
Speaker: Liz Lawrence, Programme Lead - Regional Genomic Clinical Practitioner Service, East of England Cancer Alliance
