genomics

Antimicrobial Resistance – Genomes, Big Data and Emerging Technologies Virtual Conference

This year the conference will highlight the role of genomic evidence – from internal and external environments as well as its role in the detection, tracking and control of antimicrobial resistance, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Topics will include:         Global burden of disease from drug-resistant infections: monitoring and evaluation   …

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Webinar: 2020 Update on Precision Diagnostics for AML in the UK

  Professor Anna Schuh, Dr Richard Dillon and Dr Angela Hamblin will discuss the importance of the cytogenetic, molecular and genomic testing that guide AML directed treatment. They will also provide an update of diagnostic developments that will influence clinical practice in the future.   The webinar is intended for healthcare professionals and healthcare laboratory …

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An interview with Prof Tony Wierzbicki #NationalCholesterolMonth

An interview with Prof Tony Wierzbicki #NationalCholesterolMonth Do you know your cholesterol number? National Cholesterol Month is an entire month devoted to raising awareness of the dangers of high cholesterol. We interviewed Professor Tony Wierzbicki, consultant in Metabolic Medicine and Chemical Pathology at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust. Can you tell us a …

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Exploring Human Host-Microbiome Interactions in Health and Disease Virtual Conference

This meeting will update current knowledge of how various microbiomes (skin, oral, gut, lung, non-bacterial etc.) communicate with the host and the factors that influence these interactions. The programme will feature new developments enabled by new technologies. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in discussions on how to apply recent discoveries to disease processes, …

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Data in healthcare and life sciences – collection, innovation and data use

Join the Westminster Health Forum’s online conference on Data in healthcare and life sciences – collection, innovation and data use.   The agenda will cover: The role of Life Sciences and data in improving patient care and outcomes – progress made since the industrial strategy and maximising impact into the future Improving the collection and …

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Next Generation Sequencing Bioinformatics Virtual Course

This next generation sequencing bioinformatics course aims to equip participants with the essential informatics skills and knowledge required to begin analysing next generation sequencing data and carry out some of the most common types of analysis. The hands-on programme will cover several aspects of next generation sequencing data analysis, including lectures, discussions and practical computational …

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Working with Protozoan Parasite Database Resources Virtual Course

This course aims to provide experimental biologists working on protozoan parasites with hands-on experience in genomic-scale data analysis. The programme will include lecture and practical computational sessions covering the following topics: Visualisation of sequence features and next generation sequencing data using the Artemis genome browser and annotation tool Genome browsing and comparative genomics (ACT and …

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Genomic Imprinting – from Biology to Disease Virtual Conference

This conference aims at bringing together basic research scientists, health care professionals and others from different disciplines in order to share expertise in genomic imprinting and imprinting disorders and provide opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaborations. Topics will include: Epigenetics mechanisms and imprinting Life Cycle of imprinting Environment and imprinting Inherited factors Clinical aspects Imprinting disorders and …

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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.