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Unlocking the secrets of your DNA
Scientists can now 'read' our genes. But do we really know which illness could affect us? The South London Genomic Medicine Centre is holding a Public and Patient Engagement Event focused on Genomics. Come and hear from experts and patients who chose to find out. The evening will involve: An introduction to genomics delivered by …
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Find out more »Rare Disease Day 2020- Westminster Reception
About this Event Join Rare Disease UK for our annual Rare Disease Day Westminster Reception. Speakers include: - Baroness Blackwood, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Life Science – Dr Jayne Spink, Chair of Rare Disease UK and Chief Executive of Genetic Alliance UK - Amanda Brodie, patient affected by Cushing’s disease Further information will be …
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Find out more »Genetic Alliance UK workshops – registration deadline
CELL 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 …
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Find out more »Elizabeth Blackwell Annual Public Lecture 2020: Genomics and personalised medicine
The University of Bristol are hosting their annual Elizabeth Blackwell Public Lecture on the topic of Genomics and Healthcare - New opportunities. The lecture this year will be presented by Professor Dame Sue Hill, Chief Scientific Officer for NHS England and Senior Responsible Officer for Genomics in NHS England and NHS Improvement. Professor Dame Sue …
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Whole Genome Sequencing drop-in session
Whole Genome Sequencing Drop In Session: Tuesday 11th October, 14:30-15:30 Are you a clinician looking to find out more about Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS)? Then this drop-in session is for you! During the session you will find out more information on this new testing, how it can be used for your patients and have the …
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Find out more »Virtual Prenatal Genetics Short Course 2022
This skills based course is designed to give midwives and other health professionals working in a prenatal testing setting tools to help them to enable patients to access appropriate onwards referral. These include obtaining a family history, identify high risk family histories, approaches to genetic testing, consent taking and counselling skills associated with providing information …
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Find out more »Virtual Prenatal Genetics Short Course 2022
This skills based course is designed to give midwives and other health professionals working in a prenatal testing setting tools to help them to enable patients to access appropriate onwards referral. These include obtaining a family history, identify high risk family histories, approaches to genetic testing, consent taking and counselling skills associated with providing information …
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Find out more »National pathology workshops: Lynch Syndrome
Lynch syndrome (LS) is an inherited condition caused by pathogenic variants in DNA genes which result in an increased risk of colorectal, endometrial, and other cancers. LS affects approximately 1 in 300-1 in 400 people, with 200,000-300,000 people likely to have this condition in the UK. It is estimated that only 5% of people with …
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Mind and Body healthcare: Delivering the vision
This 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 …
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Find out more »Genetics & Molecular Medicine – Divisional Seminar Series
Come along to and find out more about genetics and molecular medicine. There's no need to register so just just turn up if you're interested
Find out more »Consultant Clinical Geneticist Variant Interpretation Workshop
This blended learning module consists of a two week online course, delivered through the FutureLearn platform, and a two day face to face workshop has been developed to provide the consultant Clinical Geneticists with the appropriate training and education in the interpretation of genomic variation and the necessary and ongoing genomic education. Find out more here.
Find out more »Genomics Era: The future of Genetics in Medicine
Get an introduction to the growing role of genomics in healthcare, for patient diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention. Find out more and register here.
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