Genomics England

Are genetic conditions always inherited from parents? Meriel McEntagart explains 🧬 Tune in to our latest podcast episode where Meriel explains how conditions can be inherited, and other ways they may arise, in less than 10 minutes. Listen to the episode: https://ow.ly/5B9250UgzIP

What is it like to be an intern at Genomics England? In case you missed it, PhD Bioinformatics Intern Ella Davyson shared reflections on her time with the Bioinformatics Research Services Team. Check out the blog to learn more: https://ow.ly/gMQm50U15Vt #Bioinformatics #Careers

There's still time to register for this month's Research Seminar, tomorrow, 26 November, 2 to 3pm. We'll hear from Research Network members Dr Daniel Greene, Dr Prima Sanjaya and Dr Esa Pitkanen on their research using data from the National Genomic Research Library🔬 Register for free via this link: https://ow.ly/Mh4250TY27g

The ‘Sickle Cell Warriors’ documentary, created by the Bristol African Caribbean Expo (BACE) with the support of Genomics England, aims to raise awareness and increase understanding of sickle cell, as we recognise the critical importance of genomic research into this condition. Part 2 of the documentary hears the sickle cell community’s hopes for the potential opportunities that genomic research could bring for those with sickle cell and improve their quality of life. Watch part 2 here: https://ow.ly/1gtR50UcBn5 Bristol African Caribbean Expo, Primrose Granville

Yesterday we held our first live full-day Research Environment training session at our London Office. Our team gave talks on the data we hold, demonstrations using our tools and taught hands-on practicals and exercises. It was a great day, thank you to everyone who attended! 🚀

Our latest episode explores the landmark study that identified 250+ genes that play a crucial role in bowel cancer, offering hope for prevention, screening and targeted treatments. Tune in as our guests discuss the findings, their impact, and the future of patient care 🎙️ Listen here: https://ow.ly/K1CY50UaemC Bowel Cancer UK, Helen White, Ian Tomlinson

This month's Research Seminar will be held on Tuesday 26 November, 2 to 3pm. We'll hear from Research Network members Dr Daniel Greene, Dr Prima Sanjaya and Dr Esa Pitkanen on their research using data from the National Genomic Research Library🔬 Register for free via this link: https://ow.ly/X4VB50TY1wp

An exciting opportunity for Research Network Early Career Researchers 📣 Submit your abstracts by 13 Dec for the 4th Crick Rare Diseases Conference on 3 March, with an opportunity to win a prize for the best ECR abstract.   Find more information here: https://ow.ly/6zps50U7C5f The Francis Crick Institute

Today is Genetic Counsellor Awareness Day. Genetic Counsellors are increasingly recognised as an essential part of the clinical team, offering guidance and support to patients navigating a genetic healthcare journey. Wondering what it means to be a genetic counsellor? Read our latest blog on the topic: https://lnkd.in/emjbm_gY #GCAwarenessDay The Association of Genetic Nurses and Counsellors (AGNC)

What does 'no primary findings' mean? Adrianto Wirawan explains 🧬 Tune in to our latest podcast episode where Adrianto explains what we mean by primary findings, no primary findings and secondary findings, in less than 5 minutes. Listen to the full episode here: https://ow.ly/WYyY50U5U2c