National workshop: From diagnosis of cancer to diagnosis of Lynch syndrome
Online , United KingdomWorkshops focused around the roles and responsibilities of local cancer MDT members in the Lynch syndrome testing pathway. 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. Increases risk of developing bowel cancer to up to 80% […]
Mainstreaming Genomic Medicine: An Introduction to Genomics
Online , United KingdomPart of an online series of interactive workshops organised by the team at North Thames GMSA/GLH, with the aim to provide healthcare professionals the opportunities to engage and ask questions and find out what further information and support is available. An Introduction to Genomics This session will cover: principles of genomic testing and clinical applications, the […]
Westminster Health Forum: Priorities for rare disease research, diagnosis, and care in the UK
Online , United KingdomThis online Westminster Health Forum conference will discuss the next steps for rare diseases policy in the UK. Delegates will assess: the Rare Diseases Framework - priorities going forward if its ambitions are to be delivered, as well as progress during it first year the impact of the pandemic the role of genomics in improving diagnosis […]
Mainstreaming Genomic Medicine: Breast Cancer
Online , United KingdomPart of an online series of interactive workshops organised by the team at North Thames GMSA/GLH, with the aim to provide healthcare professionals the opportunities to engage and ask questions and find out what further information and support is available. Breast Cancer This specialist session will focus on the practical application of genomics in Breast Cancer. […]
Festival of Genomics 2022
Online , United KingdomReturning on 25 January 2022, the 7th annual Festival of Genomics will be the largest genomics event in the UK and in Europe. The festival will take place online and will feature a number of online exhibitor portals, supported by cutting-edge theatre presentations and extensive networking opportunities all under one banner. The festival format is […]
What does genomics mean for families? – iHV webinar series
Online , United KingdomThe second in the “What does genomics mean for health visitors?” webinar series from the Institute of Health Visiting (iHV) and Genomics Education Programme (GEP). Highlights include. The importance of family history with practical tips and tools for asking about and recording family history including consideration of family dynamics, paternity, consanguinity, ethnicity, IVF, and reproductive […]
Mainstreaming Genomic Medicine: Bowel Cancer
Online , United KingdomPart of an online series of interactive workshops organised by the team at North Thames GMSA/GLH, with the aim to provide healthcare professionals the opportunities to engage and ask questions and find out what further information and support is available. Bowel Cancer This specialist session will focus on the practical application of genomics in Bowel Cancer. […]
Monogenic Diabetes Virtual Training Course
Online , United KingdomThis funded two day virtual course on Monogenic Diabetes is aimed at consultants, SpRs and experienced DSNs, and is designed to help busy clinicians recognise and treat patients with MODY and other forms of monogenic diabetes. It will focus on the current practices and new developments in the management of monogenic diabetes. Highlights include: Strategies […]
Niche to Necessity: The Northern Return
Online , United KingdomFollowing on from the highly successful ‘Niche to Necessity’ webinars in summer 2021, the North East and Yorkshire and North West Genomic Medicine Service Alliances, in collaboration with Health Education England North West have partnered with the RCNi and extend a warm invitation to you to join us for ‘Niche to Necessity: The Northern Return. This […]
Mainstreaming Genomic Medicine: Return of Results
Online , United KingdomPart of an online series of interactive workshops organised by the team at North Thames GMSA/GLH, with the aim to provide healthcare professionals the opportunities to engage and ask questions and find out what further information and support is available. Return of Results This session will cover: types of germline genomic test results, how to read […]