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Whole genome sequencing ‘game changer’ for diagnosis and personalised treatment of adult cancer patients

New research shows that a specific form of genetic test – known as whole genome sequencing, or WGS for short – is invaluable in patients with a certain type of cancer that is difficult to diagnose and treat.

Cutting-edge genomic test can improve care of children with cancer

Cambridge researchers say a genetic test offered by the NHS improved clinical care of children with cancer, and should be provided to all children with cancer.

Invitation to our Monogenic Diabetes in Maternity mid-point project update

A meeting to update maternity diabetes service leads on scoping work in the East region, around introducing testing for glucokinase hyperglycaemia within the gestational diabetes care pathway.

Ride for Rare - help us raise funds to support people and families affected by rare genetic conditions

On Sunday 15 September 2024, teams of healthcare and genetics professionals will embark on bike rides around Nottingham and Cambridge to raise money for charities supporting people with rare genetic conditions.

Let’s Talk Genomics #GenomicsConversation week

#GenomicsConversation week held during 24-28 June, is led by the Genomics Education Programme. This event takes place annually and features several events and activities to spark a conversation about genomics and increase awareness of the subject across the workforce, including Midwives.

New report reveals solutions to lack of ethnic minority communities in genetic research

Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities are poorly represented in genetic medicine research and artificial intelligence-based risk prediction tools used to calculate the chance of developing future disease.

Genomics BITE session: Sudden Cardiac Death

East Region Prenatal Genomics Forum, 14 June 2024

Our second Prenatal Genomics Forum takes place on Friday 14 June 2024 at 1pm. It will be hosted by University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.

East Genomics Showcases July 2024

We are running three online showcase events for Cancer, Rare and Inherited Conditions, and Prenatal and Paediatrics in July 2024.

Patient session for people with Lynch Syndrome or a Rare Condition

A bite-sized education session from NHS East Genomics on a range of patient support tools and resources for people with Lynch Syndrome and Rare Conditions.

Baby born deaf can hear after breakthrough gene therapy

A baby girl born deaf can hear unaided for the first time, after receiving ground-breaking gene therapy when she was eleven months old at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge.

East Region Paediatric Genomics Forum, May 2024

An evaluation of East GMSA’s NICU/PICU R14 Rapid testing project.

Clinician webinar: Circulating Tumour DNA project

In support of the national roll-out of ctDNA testing to a further 10,000 patients, we are running two identical 30 minute sessions on Monday 29 April, and Thursday 2 May 2024, to share with healthcare staff the pathway, supporting resources/documentation and information on the testing process including how to order testing kits.

Blood test reveals best lung cancer treatment

Thousands of patients in England with suspected lung cancer are being offered a blood test which can show if they can get early access to targeted therapies.

Next generation genomic testing brings benefits to patients and clinicians at NUH

Genomic testing is an important tool in the diagnosis of many rare conditions and cancers. But when it comes to cancer, it can also help to understand a patient’s prognosis, for example how quickly their cancer is likely to grow. However, perhaps most importantly for most cancer patients, gene variants revealed through genomic testing can also help doctors provide more effective treatments, with potentially fewer side-effects, via targeted therapies.

Genomics BITE: Pharmacogenomic testing prior to aminoglycoside use

Our series of regular Genomics BITE sessions provide healthcare staff with updates, information and training on key areas of genomic medicine and testing.

Lynch Syndrome Awareness Day: 22 March 2024

Lynch Syndrome Awareness Day in 2024 is Friday 22 March. You can read some clinician and patient stories on this page which shed light on this common genetic condition.

Introducing our new Cancer Lead for the East Midlands

We're delighted to welcome Professor Srinivasan Madhusudan who joins us as Cancer Lead for the East Midlands.

Upcoming Genomics Forums: Prenatal Medicine

Here at East Genomics we now run two regular Genomics Forums aimed at specific groups of clinicians - those working in Paediatrics and those working in Prenatal Medicine.

Genomics BITE: R445 Testing Pathway

Our first Genomics BITE session of 2024 focusses on the R445 testing pathway, which is a new addition to the National Testing Directory expected to be implemented into maternity services by 1 April 2024.