Lynch syndrome (LS) is an inherited condition caused by pathogenic variants in DNA genes which result in an increased risk of colorectal, endometrial, and other cancers. LS affects approximately 1 in 300-1 in 400 people, with 200,000-300,000 people likely to have this condition in the UK. It is estimated that only 5% of people with …
Whole Genome Sequencing Drop In Session: Tuesday 11th October, 14:30-15:30 Are you a clinician looking to find out more about Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS)? Then this drop-in session is for you! During the session you will find out more information on this new testing, how it can be used for your patients and have the …
Session Three: Lynch Syndrome Join us for our third edition of Lunch and learn, a series of webinars for nurses and midwives to gain insight into how genomic testing is used across different areas of healthcare. Professionals will share their expertise of genomic tests available for patients through different patient pathways. Speakers and topics …
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The NHS North Thames GLH and NHS South East GLH are delighted to organise and co-host this Bayer sponsored educational meeting and welcome healthcare professional attendees from our regional cancer clinical teams. With the aim to explore the benefits and challenges of mainstreaming genomic profiling and precision oncology pathways in the management of patients with …
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NHS England are currently seeking feedback on the way clinical genomics services are delivered in England. The public consultation is open from 1 September until midnight on 30 September. Click here to view the consultation documents and access the online questionnaire to provide feedback. Join an information webinar to find out more NHS England is …
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NHS England are currently seeking feedback on the way clinical genomics services are delivered in England. The public consultation is open from 1 September until midnight on 30 September. Click here to view the consultation documents and access the online questionnaire to provide feedback. Join an information webinar to find out more NHS England is …
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Public consultation on clinical genomics services in England NHS England are currently seeking views on proposed changes to the Clinical Genomic Service Specification. This Service Specification outlines standards for clinical genomic services in England. Some changes to this specification are being considered which NHS England is seeking feedback from the public on. The consultation is …
The role of a neurogenetics clinical nurse specialist in transforming neuroscience nursing by embedding genomics in clinical practice by Mark Mencias Neurogenetics CNS, SE GMSA Click here to read the full editorial Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn
Session Two: Monogenic Diabetes in pregnancy Join us for our second edition of Lunch and learn, a session for nurses and midwives focused on Monogenic Diabetes. Monogenic diabetes is a rare form of diabetes caused by a mutation in a single gene and can often be misdiagnosed as type 1 diabetes. Accurate diagnosis and …
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Genomic research: The landscape for nursing NHS South East Genomic Medicine Service Alliance (GMSA) Director of Nursing & Midwifery, Dr Tootie Bueser, shares why it’s so important for nurses to engage and lead on areas of research emerging in the genomics field. “The advent of genomics presents exciting possibilities for nurses as we critically reflect …
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