genetics
RCOG: Genomics in perinatal medicine webinar
Online , United KingdomThis free on-demand webinar from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, will explore the use, potential and challenges of implementing genomics in perinatal medicine. Donna Kirwan, Midwifery Lead in NHS England and NHS Improvement’s Genomics Unit, will discuss midwives’ role in prenatal genetic testing. Who should attend: All clinicians in Obstetrics Allied Healthcare Professionals […]
Mainstreaming Genomic Medicine: Paediatrics
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. Paediatrics This specialist session will focus on the practical application of genomics in Paediatrics. Thu 28th […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Lunch and Learn: Think Patient Care, Think Genomics
Online , United KingdomSession 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 […]
Virtual Prenatal Genetics Short Course 2022
Online , United KingdomThis skills based course is designed to give midwives and other health professionals working in a prenatal testing setting tools to help them to enable patients to access appropriate onwards referral. These include obtaining a family history, identify high risk family histories, approaches to genetic testing, consent taking and counselling skills associated with providing information […]
Virtual Prenatal Genetics Short Course 2022
Online , United KingdomThis skills based course is designed to give midwives and other health professionals working in a prenatal testing setting tools to help them to enable patients to access appropriate onwards referral. These include obtaining a family history, identify high risk family histories, approaches to genetic testing, consent taking and counselling skills associated with providing information […]
Virtual Prenatal Genetics Short Course 2022
Online , United KingdomThis skills based course is designed to give midwives and other health professionals working in a prenatal testing setting tools to help them to enable patients to access appropriate onwards referral. These include obtaining a family history, identify high risk family histories, approaches to genetic testing, consent taking and counselling skills associated with providing information […]