dermatology

Clinical cases and Michael Feiwel lecture: New treatments for patients with genetic skin diseases

This RSM webinar will explore clinical cases and present the Michael Feiwel lecture. The lecture will cover recent innovations and new treatments that dermatologists can offer patients in their own clinics.   This webinar will cover:  The diagnosis and management of some of the rarer and more unusual dermatology conditions and unusual presentations of common dermatological problems …

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Genomics for Dermatology Virtual Course

This course is designed to provide an introduction to human genetics and the genomic approaches used currently to understand disease mechanisms for those working in dermatology and skin biology. Topics will include: Introduction to genetics and genomics Variation in the human genome Epigenetics Monogenic skin diseases Bioinformatic approaches to GWAS datasets State-of-the-art technologies such as …

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Talking genomics with Sean Whittaker

Talking genomics Q&A with Sean Whittaker – Consultant Dermatologist at Guy’s and St Thomas’, Professor of Cutaneous Oncology at King’s College London and joint lead for the Cancer Clinical Academic Group of King’s Health Partners. What is genomics? Genomics is the study of changes in our DNA which can cause diseases, specifically inherited diseases, which are …

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With any Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) test ordered, a Record of Discussion (RoD) form will also need to be submitted. This document is to record the patient’s consent for genomic testing and their choice on taking part in research. Guidance on the patient choice conversation can be found here
 
This RoD form will be available for clinicians to download from this webpage. Once completed with the patient, it can be send to the lab with the corresponding test order form and sample.
Tests available to order will be listed in the National Genomic Test Directory. A test order form will soon be made available for clinicians on this webpage to download and complete. This form will include the address of the laboratory that the appropriate sample and completed form needs to be sent to.
 
Until the new Genomic Laboratory Service goes live, please continue to follow existing test order processes.
 
Later this year, the online test ordering tool for Whole Genome Sequencing will be integrated into the National Genomics Informatics System (NGIS) and clinicians will be able to search or filter to find a clinical indication, confirm eligibility criteria and start the test request process for their patient.