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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Lunch and Learn: Think Patient Care, Think Genomics
Online , United KingdomSession Fifth: Spinal Muscular Atrophy Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic condition affecting the central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, and voluntary muscle movement (skeletal muscle). During this session we will hear from professionals in the field on SMA management, genetic testing, and treatments available as well as hearing from a patient advocate. Agenda: […]