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World leading Generation Study launches in NHS hospitals
Hundreds of babies have begun to be tested for over 200 rare genetic conditions as part of a research study ...
Launching our NEW podcast!
It’s here!! We’re excited to share our new podcast in partnership with experts from across the NHS Genomic Medicine Service. ...
Faster and more comprehensive solid cancer tumour genomic tests now available
We are switching to a new Solid Tumour Panel called OncoDEEP which is supplied by a company called OncoDNA. The ...
Update following cyber-attack on our partner Synnovis
Dear Colleagues As you will have heard, our laboratory partner Synnovis has suffered a cyber-attack which has affected all ...
Today we are celebrating our amazing midwives!
Midwives support thousands of women and families every day. They ensure people have the right information which enables them to ...
When Kirsty was diagnosed there were only 60 other people in the world with the same condition as her
Kirsty was born seven weeks premature so it didn’t raise immediate alarm bells when she didn’t reach her developmental milestones, ...
Genomics has revolutionised the way we diagnose and treat people with Lynch Syndrome.
A few years ago, Lynch Syndrome was rarely mentioned amongst cancer teams. Today, NICE guidelines recommend that all patients diagnosed ...
I’d never even heard of Lynch Syndrome before. Why is it so common but people don’t know about it?
Andrea is recovering from a hysterectomy. While she’s taking time to rest, she’s determined to raise awareness of Lynch Syndrome, ...
People used to think I was a novelty because I was interested in genetics!
Adam Shaw is a Clinical Geneticist and heads up the Genetics team at Guys and St Thomas’ Hospitals. “When I ...
That decision to get tested opened a giant can of worms, but it saved my family from any further loss.
Tracy Smith was diagnosed with Lynch Syndrome 20 years ago when she was 33 years old. Since then she has ...
I’m grateful that I’ve been diagnosed with a genetic condition
Emma was diagnosed with Lynch Syndrome just before her thirtieth birthday. It’s a relatively common genetic condition that increases your ...
People used to think I was a novelty because I was interested in genetics!
Adam Shaw is a Clinical Geneticist and heads up the Genetics team at Guys & St Thomas’ Hospitals. “When I ...
Ground breaking discovery will offer answers for many families whose children have an undiagnosed genetic condition
“Like many desperate parents, I became an FBI investigator. Thanks to social media, I found some answers” New study reveals ...
Like many desperate parents, I became an FBI investigator
Adam and his wife Jess gave birth to Lola in May 2018. They were already parents to Daisy and were ...