June 2022
Let’s Talk: Genomics Medicine Across a Lifetime
Genomic tests are already available in the NHS for use in many childhood and adult cancers, inherited disorders and rare diseases, and more tests are becoming available every year through the NHS Genomic Medicine Service. To make sure everyone for whom genomics is appropriate can access the tests that are right for them, it’s important that all NHS healthcare professionals feel confident to recognise when it’s time to think genomics for their patients. The North Thames and South East…
Find out more »Let’s Talk: Genomics Medicine Across a Lifetime
Genomic tests are already available in the NHS for use in many childhood and adult cancers, inherited disorders and rare diseases, and more tests are becoming available every year through the NHS Genomic Medicine Service. To make sure everyone for whom genomics is appropriate can access the tests that are right for them, it’s important that all NHS healthcare professionals feel confident to recognise when it’s time to think genomics for their patients. The North Thames and South East…
Find out more »Let’s Talk: Genomics Medicine Across a Lifetime
Genomic tests are already available in the NHS for use in many childhood and adult cancers, inherited disorders and rare diseases, and more tests are becoming available every year through the NHS Genomic Medicine Service. To make sure everyone for whom genomics is appropriate can access the tests that are right for them, it’s important that all NHS healthcare professionals feel confident to recognise when it’s time to think genomics for their patients. The North Thames and South East…
Find out more »Lunch and Learn: Think Patient Care, Think Genomics
Session One: Cystic Fibrosis screening and diagnosis Join us for our first edition of Lunch and learn, a session for nurses and midwives focused on Cystic Fibrosis. Speakers and topics covered: Carrier testing Cathryn Moss, Principle Genetic Counsellor, St George’s Hospital This session will offer nurses and midwives a practical guide to Cystic Fibrosis carrier testing including eligibility criteria and interpretation of results. Prenatal diagnosis- a case study Dr Zen Ling, Maternal Fetal Medicine Subspecialist Trainee, St George’s Hospital…
Find out more »August 2022
Lunch and Learn: Think Patient Care, Think Genomics
Session Two: Monogenic Diabetes in pregnancy Join us for our second edition of Lunch and learn, a session for nurses and midwives focused on Monogenic Diabetes. Monogenic diabetes is a rare form of diabetes caused by a mutation in a single gene and can often be misdiagnosed as type 1 diabetes. Accurate diagnosis and identification of monogenic diabetes can often lead to treatment changes that improve diabetes control and other outcomes, and there is a key role for nurses…
Find out more »September 2022
Clinical Genomics Service Specification Consultation Webinar
NHS England are currently seeking feedback on the way clinical genomics services are delivered in England. The public consultation is open from 1 September until midnight on 30 September. Click here to view the consultation documents and access the online questionnaire to provide feedback. Join an information webinar to find out more NHS England is hosting two webinars, providing an opportunity to hear more about the changes and anticipated impact, and to ask questions. Webinar 1: NHS staff, healthcare professionals and…
Find out more »Clinical Genomics Service Specification Consultation Webinar
NHS England are currently seeking feedback on the way clinical genomics services are delivered in England. The public consultation is open from 1 September until midnight on 30 September. Click here to view the consultation documents and access the online questionnaire to provide feedback. Join an information webinar to find out more NHS England is hosting two webinars, providing an opportunity to hear more about the changes and anticipated impact, and to ask questions. Webinar 1: NHS staff, healthcare professionals and…
Find out more »Lunch and Learn: Think Patient Care, Think Genomics
Session Three: Lynch Syndrome Join us for our third edition of Lunch and learn, a series of webinars for nurses and midwives to gain insight into how genomic testing is used across different areas of healthcare. Professionals will share their expertise of genomic tests available for patients through different patient pathways. Speakers and topics covered: An introduction to Lynch Syndrome and the tumour pathway - a case discussion Dr Adam Shaw - Consultant in Clinical Genetics, Guy's and…
Find out more »October 2022
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 opportunity to ask questions of the South East GLH Rare Disease Medical Lead Felix Chua. This session is open to clinicians from all specialties across…
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 and results. The course will provide the background scientific knowledge needed to understand the theory behind the application of genetics in a prenatal setting. The…
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 and results. The course will provide the background scientific knowledge needed to understand the theory behind the application of genetics in a prenatal setting. The…
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 LS have been diagnosed with this condition. NICE guidelines recommend universal testing for LS in people with colorectal (CRC) and endometrial cancer . …
Find out more »November 2022
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 and results. The course will provide the background scientific knowledge needed to understand the theory behind the application of genetics in a prenatal setting. The…
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 and results. The course will provide the background scientific knowledge needed to understand the theory behind the application of genetics in a prenatal setting. The…
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 LS have been diagnosed with this condition. NICE guidelines recommend universal testing for LS in people with colorectal (CRC) and endometrial cancer . …
Find out more »Lunch and Learn: Think Patient Care, Think Genomics
Session Fifth: Spinal Muscular Atrophy Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic condition affecting the central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, and voluntary muscle movement (skeletal muscle). During this session we will hear from professionals in the field on SMA management, genetic testing, and treatments available as well as hearing from a patient advocate. Agenda: 13:00 - Welcome 13:05 - An introduction to Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Dr Samantha Yuen-Sum Chan, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist, St George’s University Hospitals NHS…
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 and results. The course will provide the background scientific knowledge needed to understand the theory behind the application of genetics in a prenatal setting. The…
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 and results. The course will provide the background scientific knowledge needed to understand the theory behind the application of genetics in a prenatal setting. The…
Find out more »March 2023
April 2023
Lunch and Learn Mental Health Services
Lunch and Learn: Think Patient Care, Think Genomics Mental health services and genomic medicine: embedding genomic testing in the memory clinic Join us for our tenth edition of Lunch and Learn, a series of webinars for nurses and midwives to get an insight into how genomic testing is used across different areas of healthcare. Professionals will share their expertise of genomic tests available for patients through different patient pathways Agenda: The role of Genomics in mental health services…
Find out more »July 2023
Lunch and Learn: Our Future Health
Join us for our thirteenth edition of Lunch and Learn, a series of webinars for nurses and midwives to get an insight into how genomic testing is used across different areas of healthcare. Professionals will share their expertise of genomic tests available for patients through different patient pathways. Hear from Our Future Health, the largest planned UK health research programme. This session will cover the main programme goals, including how Genomics will help researchers tackle disease and what…
Find out more »August 2023
Lunch and Learn: Inherited Cardiac Conditions and Sudden Adult Death
Join us for our fourteenth edition of Lunch and Learn, a series of webinars for nurses and midwives to get an insight into how genomic testing is used across different areas of healthcare. Professionals will share their expertise of genomic tests available for patients through different patient pathways. This session will cover: The role of Pathologists and autopsy in identifying deaths with a cardiogenetic cause. The role of Nurses in the national inherited cardiac conditions transformation project. Spotlight on…
Find out more »September 2023
Lunch and Learn: Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC): an update for health professionals
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC): an update for health professionals TSC is a rare genetic condition that causes benign tumours to grow in the brain as well as other areas of the body. This is a lifelong condition, with no cure, but some symptoms can be treated. Join our speakers to hear more about this condition, the testing, care pathways and support available for patients and their families. Agenda and speakers: Dr Nicholas Annear, Consultant in Acute Medicine & Nephrology,…
Find out more »November 2023
December 2023
Lunch and Learn: Learn About The Grail Trial
Brief Outline NHS-Galleri trial Background Introduction to the Galleri® test Trial design and objective Enrolment strategy Result delivery process Referral pathway management Behavioural science research Future Speakers Dr Thomas Round, academic GP and clinical lead for NHS-Galler trial, King’s College London Cancer Prevention Trials Unit Ian Lowenhoff, Trial Manager, King’s College London Cancer Prevention Trials Unit Simone Tal, Clinical Research Nurse, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust James Aroloye, Participant Pathway Navigator, King’s College London…
Find out more »Genomics Work Experience Day
Are you looking for a new career in Genomics? Join us for a day of learning from others who already work in Genomics to develop your interests and take the opportunity to do some real life genomics work! Everyone is welcome to join and learn. This is a great opportunity if you're considering joining the Scientist Training Programme. Find out more and sign up here.
Find out more »January 2024
Learn about the Homologous Recombination Deficiency service
NICE guidelines state that some patients with ovarian, breast & prostate cancer should receive genomic testing for Homologous Recombination Deficiency to identify for PARP inhibitors treatment eligibility. The South East Genomic Medicine Service has launched a new Homologous Recombination Deficiency (HRD) service for all NHS colleagues working within cancer across the South East. Join our free online webinar on January 26th from midday - 1pm to find out more, and understand how to access testing for your patients. Listen to…
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ctDNA pilot for suspected lung cancer
Join us to learn more about the new NHS pilot in the South East which is seeking to explore the benefits of using liquid biopsies (circulating tumour DNA) and genomic testing to diagnose suspected lung cancers. Understand more about the pilot and its progress Listen to the experiences of clinicians who are already taking part Understand how your Trust can also be part of the pilot Everyone is welcome. Register your place here.
Find out more »March 2024
Haemoglobinopathies Lunch & Learn
Join us on March 20th at 1pm for a free information learning session about Haemoglobinopathies. This is a group of inherited genetic conditions which includes Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassaemia. Over 1,000 genetic mutations have been linked with these conditions. Our experts will be sharing their knowledge and answering your questions.Everyone is welcome, particularly nurses.
Find out more »April 2024
Be part of the ctDNA pilot for lung cancer patients
We are looking for NEW sites to join our ctDNA pilot for suspected lung cancer. Come and find out how you can get involved. This session will provide details about the ctDNA pilot and the logistics for the South East. It is relevant to: Any healthcare professionals who are interested in getting involved in the pilot Sites already involved who would like information on the new process New funding has just been announced to continue, and expand, the national circulating…
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