Renal Community of Practice
We are excited to invite you to join the Renal Genomics Community of Practice! A community of healthcare professionals working in Renal Medicine, supporting each other to develop a better understanding of Genomic Medicine.
South East Renal Genomics Community of Practice aims to:
- Create a clinician-led network
- Improve clinician’s understanding of renal genomic testing
- Enhance patient access to genomic tests
- Inform and influence patient care
Our quarterly online meetings are an opportunity to share best practice, discuss challenges and explore interesting cases.
Sign up to join our next meeting on 30th September 2026.
If you have any topics or cases you want to bring to future meetings please let us know.
If you missed our last meeting Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) for Inherited Renal Conditions you can find the recording and slides on our Futures page.
Sign up here!
If you work in Renal Medicine, we'd love for you join our Community of Practice. Click the 'Visit Website' button to sign up.
Previous Meetings
Missed a Renal Community of Practice meeting? Catch up here!
Browse the topics below to view agendas, recordings, key point summaries, and other useful resources and links.
In this first session we were introduced to the South East Genomic Medicine Service. We learnt how to use the National Genomic Test Directory to request a genomic test. We also reviewed potential outcomes of genomic testing and what these mean for patients.
Helpful links:
Visit The Renal Communities of Practice Futures Page to watch the recording (only members of the Renal Community of Practice can access the recordings, join our community here).
Visit our webpage for step-by-step instructions explaining how to order a genomic test for your patients
In this session we learnt how Genomics England identify diagnostically relevant genetic variants on the basis of recent research. We also reviewed some interesting case studies
Helpful links:
Visit The Renal Communities of Practice Futures Page to watch the recording (only members of the Renal Community of Practice can access the recordings, join our community here).
In this session Andrew Pestaille, Principal Genetic Counsellor at the South West Thames Genetics Service, explained the reproductive options available to families who have an increased chance of having a child with an inherited renal condition. We explored factors to consider when talking to families about PGT and shared some interesting case studies involving PGT treatment.
Helpful links:
Visit The Renal Communities of Practice Futures Page to watch the recording (only members of the Renal Community of Practice can access the recordings, join our community here).
Download a one page PDF summary of the key learning points from this meeting
GeNotes has produced a helpful summary for clinicians about Preimplantation Genetic Testing, including the eligibility criteria for NHS funded PGT treatment
Find out more about the PGT service offered by Guy’s and St Thomas’s NHS Foundation Trust, including a selection of patient stories.
South West & East Kidney Society Meeting 2025
We presented our vision for the South East Genomic Medicine Service Renal Community of Practice at the South West & East Kidney Society Meeting. Check out our poster to find out more!
Helpful Resources
We have listed some other resources you may find useful below.
Genomics in Renal Medicine
Visit our page to support clinicians working in Renal Medicine
GeNotes for Nephrology
Focused on the point of patient care, these short scenarios look at when to consider genomic testing and what you need to do
Educational Resources
Browse a range of educational resources for healthcare professionals wanting to learn more about genomics
Order a Test
Use our 'Order a Test' directory to find the most appropriate genomic test for your patient