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Mind and Body healthcare: Delivering the vision
National test directoryThis one day King’s Health Partners conference takes a look at the innovative mind and body work underway locally, with a particular focus on initiatives which join up mental and physical health through more integrated clinical care, training and research. It is well-established that the mind and body are inseparable, and mental and physical health […]
Genetic Alliance UK Annual Conference 2018
Genetic Alliance UK Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting will be held on 25 September. This conference will include two keynote sessions, talks by patient organisations, our annual general meeting, workshops and a panel discussion. The two keynote sessions will focus on the implementation of genomics in the NHS and what it means for patients […]
Webinar: Utilization of Multiple Molecular Testing Methodologies to Aid in Lung Cancer Patient Management
In the last few years several molecular testing methodologies — such as immunohistochemistry, PCR, and sequencing — have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to aid in the management of patients with lung cancer. In this webinar you’ll learn how these very different technologies serve specific needs and how creating a testing […]
Next steps for genomic medicine in the NHS – regulation, challenges for adoption and priorities for research
Central London London, United KingdomA Westminster Health Forum Keynote Seminar exploring the main issues for the NHS Genomic Medicine Service, including regulation, challenges for adoption and priorities for research. Delegates will discuss the priorities for evaluating the evidence and sharing learning from the 100,000 Genomes Project - with the Project aiming to have completed sequencing by the end […]
How do we “do” consent? Clinical & research models in Genomic Medicine
Online , United KingdomHOW DO WE ‘DO’ CONSENT? CLINICAL & RESEARCH MODELS IN GENOMIC MEDICINE: 100,000 GENOMES PROJECT AND BEYOND In this webinar, Prof Christine Patch will talk through what has been achieved in the “patient choice” process of consent developed during 100k Genomes and reflect on the challenges of creating an ethically robust research ecosystem as […]
Genetic Alliance UK workshops – registration deadline
Online , United KingdomCELL AND GENE THERAPY ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOPS Genetic Alliance UK are organising a series of virtual workshops on the topic of cell and gene therapies. It is a great opportunity to learn about cell and gene therapies from a series of experts and some of the challenges these therapies face reaching people affected by rare […]
Virtual Cancer Genetics Course 20/21
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Skeletal Dysplasia Group Autumn Meeting 2020
Online , United KingdomMosaic Conditions with Skeletal Involvement Draft programme (subject to change): Thursday 26th November 2020 10.00 - 10.10 Welcome 10.10 - 10.40 Genetic overview – Nicola Foulds 10.40 - 11.20 Skin – Guest Speaker, Veronica Kinsler 11.20 - 11.50 Endocrine/Radiology – Kassim Javaid/Jo Fairhurst 11.50 - 12.20 X-linked inactivation – Sahar Mansour/Joy Barber 12.20 - […]
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 […]
SE Genomics Spring Festival 2023
via Microsoft Teams , United KingdomWe are keen to promote our third upcoming virtual event - SE Genomics Spring Festival 2023. Speakers will explain the importance of consenting for a genomics test, and the implications of a genomics test result for family members. This event is free and open to all, click here to secure your spot. The recording from […]