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[Front Line Genomics] Cancer Genomics: The impact of genomics on cancer research, diagnostics, therapeutics and clinical care

Cancer Genomics: The Impact of Genomics on Cancer Research, Diagnostics, Therapeutics and Clinical Care This latest report from Front Line Genomics showcases progress made across the cancer genomics field, areas of transformative research and how this could translate into clinic in the future. Contributors include Anju Kulkarni, Consultant Clinical Geneticist at Guy’s and St Thomas’ …

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Virtual Cancer Genetics Course 20/21

    What is the Virtual Cancer Genetics Course? This virtual course will teach the core concepts of risk stratification using family history as a tool to enable patients to access appropriate management strategies. Participants will be equipped with the basics of cancer genetic counselling and sessions will include approaches to genetic testing, management of …

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The Festival of Genomics & Biodata

Join the the UK’s largest genomics and biodata event this year online. The Festival spans everything from sample collection and preparation, through sequencing and genomic data analysis, to the integration of phenotypic and other biodata to make meaningful research and clinical decisions. The ultimate focus of the Festival is to deliver the benefits of genomics …

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Dr Melita Irving on Genomics and Diagnostic Odysseys

Dr Melita Irving on Genomics and Diagnostic Odysseys Melita Irving is a consultant in the clinical genetics department at Guy’s and St Thomas’, which provides a regional service across south London, Kent and east Sussex. She has established multidisciplinary paediatric clinics in skeletal dysplasia and achondroplasia at the Evelina London Children’s Hospital. She has published …

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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.