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Enabling Genomic Medicine 2020: Mainstreaming Genomics
Online , United KingdomJoin global genomics experts at the forefront of precision medicine for this free virtual event presenting the latest innovations and best practices for mainstreaming genomics to enable routine clinical care, diagnosis, and treatment. Speakers include: Prof. Sanjay Sisodiya Director of Genomics & Professor of Neurology, UCL Dr. Michael Phillips Chief Scientific Officer, Sequence Bio […]
Accelerating the Identification of Genetic Diseases
Online , United KingdomJoin Clinical Scientist, Helen Savage DipRCPath, Deputy Head of Clinical Services at Congenica as she presents how new advances in technology will now enable complex genomic data interpretation that would typically take more than 10-hours, in as little as 5-minutes - including classification, evidence and reporting. In this webinar you will learn: How to maximize […]
Virtual Cancer Genetics Course 20/21
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Virtual Cancer Genetics Course 20/21
Online , United KingdomWhat 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 […]
Genomic Practice for Genetic Counsellors
Online , United KingdomThe fundamental aspects of genomics and bioinformatics that underpin clinical practice This Wellcome Genome Campus UK course aims to meet the training needs of genetic counsellors, and nurses providing genetic healthcare, as they upskill in response to the roll-out of genomic sequencing in the clinic. This year’s course will focus on the practical applications […]
The unusual suspects: Rare disease in everyday medicine
Online , United KingdomMedics 4 Rare Diseases and the RSM bring together a faculty of top speakers to explore how rare diseases are relevant in everyday clinical medicine. The rare disease and genomic field is changing rapidly and continuing medical education is desperately needed in order to make full use of new innovation and therapies. The live […]
#GenomicsConversation week of action 2021
Online , United KingdomJoin the GEP for a national week of action to get healthcare professionals talking about genomics The genomics conversation is an annual week of activity to raise awareness of genomics among health professionals. Join us 28 June-2 July for a number of free activities and resources, including events, new podcasts, online courses and educational […]
Wellcome Trust Nursing Genomics & Healthcare Virtual Conference
Online , United KingdomNurses comprise over 50% of the global healthcare workforce, and have an important role in bringing the benefits of genomics to patients. Despite this, genomics has not been systematically incorporated into nursing teaching curricula, and there have been no significant changes in nursing practice that bring genomics into day-to-day health care. The inaugural conference aims to […]
Virtual Prenatal Genetics Short Course
Online , United KingdomThis online course accredited by the Royal College of Midwives is designed to give midwives and other health professionals working in a prenatal testing setting, the tools to help them to enable patients to access appropriate onwards referral. This includes: obtaining a family history, identify high risk family histories, approaches to genetic testing, consent taking, […]
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 […]