New training available for genomic clinicians and laboratory staff

Two new training courses on variant interpretation have just been released by the National Genomics Education Team.

Both courses, which will be delivered as part of the Genomics Training Academy, will be available online through a series of webinars and virtual workshops. Participants will be able to further develop their understanding and expertise.

Fundamentals/rare disease variant interpretation training:

Training Details Dates Times
MOOC Three-week flexible online course 10–30 July Flexible
Webinars Supporting MOOC week 1 Tuesday 18 July 12:30-14:00
  Supporting MOOC week 2 Tuesday 25 July 12:30-14:00
  Supporting MOOC week 3 Tuesday 1 August 12:30-14:00
Virtual workshops Entry level Wednesday 13 September 09:00-17:00
  Intermediate Monday 2 October 09:00-17:00
Advanced Friday 20 October 09:00-17:00

Details:

  • MOOC: Over three weeks, this online course covers the principles of variant interpretation. In the first half of the course, you will be introduced to various variant interpretation tools (such as population databases, in silico tools, functional data, inheritance studies, phenotyping) and, in the second half of the course, these tools are applied to the ACMG framework.
  • Webinars: Led by the SE GLH and facilitated by experienced scientists and clinicians working in the GMS, the webinars support each week of the MOOC and give you the opportunity to ask questions and check understanding. We will ask attendees to submit questions ahead of the webinar so that these can be addressed during the session. The webinars will be recorded and available in the GTAC virtual learning environment for those unable to attend.
  • Virtual workshops: Again, these will be led by SE GLH and facilitated by experienced scientists and clinicians working in the GLH. There will be three sequential workshops, starting at entry level and moving through intermediate to advanced level. Individuals may wish to attend the workshops that match their desired level of expertise for their genomic practice. We will publish learning objectives in the near future so you can check you are attending the correct workshop for you. It is also possible to attend all three workshops in sequence, if that is your preference.

Registration:

  • Registration for the MOOC is free and via the FutureLearn platform.
  • To register for the webinars and workshops, please complete this form. Please note, you will need to say which of the workshops you are attending. We only have 30 places per workshop and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Inherited cancer susceptibility variant interpretation training:

Training Details Dates Times
MOOC Two-week flexible online course 6 –19 November Flexible
Webinars Supporting MOOC week 1 Tuesday 14 November 12:30-14:00
  Supporting MOOC week 2 Tuesday 21 November 12:30-14:00
Virtual workshops Entry level Friday 24 November 09:00-17:00
Advanced Monday 11 December 09:00-17:00

Details:

  • MOOC: Over two weeks, this online course will provide you with the skills to interpret inherited cancer susceptibility genomic variation and the CanVIG framework. It is assumed that individuals undertaking the cancer susceptibility course will either have previously completed, or be familiar with the principles taught within, the Fundamentals course.
  • Webinars: Led by clinicians and scientists working closely with the CGCV and CanVIG groups as well as scientists and clinicians throughout the GMS, the webinars support each week of the MOOC and give you the opportunity to ask questions and check understanding. We will ask attendees to submit questions ahead of the webinar so that these can be addressed during the session. The webinars will be recorded and available in the GTAC virtual learning environment for those unable to attend.
  • Virtual workshops: There will be two sequential workshops to bed down and extend learning. Individuals may wish to attend the workshops that match their desired level of expertise for their genomic practice. We will publish learning objectives in the near future so you can check you are attending the correct workshop for you. It is also possible to attend all two workshops in sequence, if that is your preference.

Registration:

  • Registration for the MOOC is free and via the FutureLearn platform.
  • To register for the webinars and workshops, please complete this form. Please note, you will need to say which of the workshops you are attending. We only have 30 places per workshop and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

For further information, or if you have any questions, please contact Charlotte Szczepanik

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