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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 ...
I’ve had 27 surgeries in 27 years……and counting
Sheela Rajkumar has a very rare condition called von Hippel-Lindau syndrome. Also known as VHL, it is largely a hereditary ...
New £3 million funding to expand rapid genetic testing to more patients
A new 2 year pilot, announced by NHS England and Department of Science Innovation & Technology, will offer the potential ...
New Genomics projects announced today
NHS England have today announced new funding for specific projects that will further progress the use, knowledge and implementation of ...
New research published today showcases the importance of whole genome sequencing for our cancer patients
Everyday patients benefit from genomic testing. New research published today shows how important genomics has become in the treatment of ...
Seeing the impact that the Lynch Syndrome screening programme has on people has lit a fire in me!
Andrea is a genetic counsellor and is passionate about supporting people through genetic testing for cancer. “When I first qualified ...
One Mum’s story
Mel & Charlie have three children, Tom, Harry and Rosie. Whole Genome Sequencing identified that both Tom & Rosie have ...
I’m proud of my epilepsy. It’s made me who I am.
Millie has just turned 30. She had her first epileptic seizure when she was just 11 months old and was ...
I’m glad I listened to that nagging feeling!
Helen’s grandmother died from breast cancer at 48, and then her maternal auntie also passed away when she was just ...
When I got my BRCA diagnosis I wondered what my life would be like
Rachel has always been very aware of breast cancer after her Mum and Aunt both had breast cancer at an ...
I would never have known that I carry the BRCA gene if it wasn’t for my daughter
Lisa first heard about genomics thanks to her daughter, Emily. Emily has a rare form of cerebral palsy called Worcester ...
Knowledge has given me the power to take control and make my own decisions
Jenanine is 53 and only found out that she carried the BRCA2 gene at Christmas. Since then she’s had a ...
Genomics has helped me to understand why my family keep getting cancer
Alan’s Mum had bowel cancer when she was 40 years old. Unfortunately, she then developed womb cancer when she was ...
I wanted to stop the ticking timebomb
Breast cancer has been a big feature in Hayley’s family. Her Mum died from the illness when Hayley was 14 ...