Virtual Cancer Genetics Course 2022
Via Zoom , United KingdomThis virtual course will teach the core concepts of risk stratification using family history as a tool to enable patients to access appropriate management strategies. The course is designed for all healthcare professionals working in primary care and specialist settings including oncology, breast care, gynae-oncology, gastroenterology and screening services. This course includes: Basics of Cancer […]
Genomics England Research Summit 2022
The Business Design Centre 52 Upper Street, London, United KingdomAbout the event The Summit is an exciting one-day event that explores the latest research and technology innovations from Genomics England, partners and complementary fields. Through talks, panel discussions, posters and exhibitions across four themes, you can take part in a valuable programme tailored to your areas of interest. Make connections, learn new skills […]
Global Genomics Conference 2022
PPP’s Global Genomics Conference (GGC) will provide a platform for the exploration and discussion of some of the key policy and ethical considerations of participation in genomics and builds upon the more specific work that PPP has conducted and is conducting in the UK specifically and via our global genomics programmes of work. Our intention […]
Royal College of Nursing Congress 2022
Glasgow , United KingdomCongress 2022 will be taking place in Glasgow from 5-9 June. Congress 2022 is an in-person event. All RCN members are welcome to attend in Glasgow to take part in the debates and learning & wellbeing events and to visit the exhibition. Members who cannot attend in person will be able to view the livestream […]
Virtual Monogenic Diabetes Masterclass Session
Online , United KingdomSave the date for a virtual Masterclass in Monogenic Diabetes. Monday 13th June 2022 1pm – 5.30pm UK time Sessions will include: Who and how to refer for genetic testing – Kevin Colclough Diagnosing monogenic diabetes in ethnic minorities – Shivani Misra Diagnosing and treating familial partial lipodystrophy – Andrew Hattersley Family member testing – […]
Let’s Talk: Genomics Medicine Across a Lifetime
Online , United KingdomGenomic tests are already available in the NHS for use in many childhood and adult cancers, inherited disorders and rare diseases, and more tests are becoming available every year through the NHS Genomic Medicine Service. To make sure everyone for whom genomics is appropriate can access the tests that are right for them, it’s important […]
Lunch and Learn: Think Patient Care, Think Genomics
Online , United KingdomSession One: Cystic Fibrosis screening and diagnosis Join us for our first edition of Lunch and learn, a session for nurses and midwives focused on Cystic Fibrosis. Speakers and topics covered: Carrier testing Cathryn Moss, Principle Genetic Counsellor, St George’s Hospital This session will offer nurses and midwives a practical guide to Cystic Fibrosis […]
RCPCH Conference 2022
We are thrilled to be returning to a face-to-face conference this year. Taking place in Liverpool from 28 to 30 June, this is a great opportunity to network with colleagues once again, hear from leading voices and catch up on the latest innovations in child health at a wide range of specialty sessions. As the […]
Facing up to the genomic gap: Tackling equality and diversity in genomics
Online Webinar , United KingdomAbout this event This webinar is part of the popular Genetics of webinar series and will discuss the challenge of equality and diversity in genomic research and clinical settings and strategies to address this. Genomic research has traditionally been focused on Caucasian populations, which leads to inherent biases in genomic findings translated into clinical research. Underrepresentation of other populations in genomic […]
Lunch and Learn: Think Patient Care, Think Genomics
Online , United KingdomSession 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 […]