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Upcoming East Region Paediatric and Prenatal Genomics Forums
Below you can find more information and registration links for our upcoming East Genomics Forums for Paediatrics (25 July) and Prenatal (16 September).
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Monogenic Diabetes in Maternity: Educational and networking event for maternity diabetes teams
This event is free to attend for clinicians from the East of England and East Midlands.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Genomics BITE: Genomic testing for fetal anomalies with a likely genetic cause
Our Genomics BITE session for September 2023 is aimed at midwives, health visitors, neonatal and paediatric nurses and anyone who is interested in finding out more.
Cambridge researchers launch national DNA research programme
Cambridge researchers launch the world’s first national childhood DNA health research programme, to help transform healthcare for children and young people.
East Midlands study could pave way for new lung disease treatments
A study which academics claim is the largest and most diverse of its kind could pave the way for new potential lung disease treatments. The global study, led by universities in Leicester and Nottingham, linked more than 500 new genes to lung function for the first time.
Cystic Renal Disease workshop
We are running our fifth and final national online CRD workshop to share the outputs from the project.
Study Day: Genomics Education Through Case Studies
We're delighted to be hosting an online study day on genomics with Anglia Ruskin University's Faculty of Health, Education, Medicine & Social Care on Wednesday 12 July 2023.
Lynch Syndrome and me: Leanne's story
Leanne Barratt is mum to five-year old Jasper and works as a brand marketing manager at Next. She also has Lynch syndrome. This is Leanne’s story:
Genetic marker discovered for severe multiple sclerosis
A study involving Addenbrooke's involving more than 22,000 people with multiple sclerosis has discovered the first genetic variant associated with faster disease progression, which can rob patients of their mobility and independence over time.
#GenomicsConversation week 2023
Join the Genomics Education Programme (and us!) on social media from Monday 26 June 2023 for #GenomicsConversation week 2023!
Genomics BITE: Newborn Genomes Programme and our Generation Study
Hollywood actor and prostate cancer patient raises awareness of testing among black men
Actor Colin McFarlane has revealed that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, and is backing Prostate Cancer UK’s campaign to encourage men over 50 and Black men over 45 to get a PSA test, as a result of his experience.
Training session: Paediatric Genomic Practioners in NICU, PICU and Neurology
On 14 June we’re holding a short Genomics BITE session for nurses and midwives entitled 'Paediatric Genomic Practitioners in NICU, PICU and neurology'.
Monogenic Diabetes - BITE-sized learnming session
Tuesday 23 May 2023 | 12:45pm - 1.30pm | MS Teams
Launch of QGenome across the East GMSA
We are delighted to announce the launch of QGenome across the East GMSA region. QGenome offers clinicians readily-accessible, evidence-based clinical guidance and a streamlined mechanism to instigate genomic investigations and onward referrals, where necessary. It is freely available on iOS, Android and Web apps.
Welcome to our new Lead Midwife, Joanne Hargrave
Last month we were delighted to welcome Joanne Hargrave who joined East Genomic Medicine Service Alliance (GMSA) as Lead Midwife. We put some questions to Jo, and you can read her answers below...
Milestone reached in pioneering brain cancer trial
More than 140 brain cancer patients have benefitted from a landmark NHS testing and treatment programme being trialled at Addenbrooke's, using the latest innovations in genomics and cancer research.
Rory's story: finding answers by genetic testing
Little Rory Cross is one of only 14 people in the world with Chitayat syndrome, a very rare genetic disease diagnosed only after genome sequencing.
Genomics study diagnoses thousands of children with rare disorders
An Addenbrooke’s consultant is playing a key role in a UK study, revealing genetic causes for rare developmental disorders in 5,500 children and helping to improve diagnosis worldwide.
Register your free place for our Genomics Showcase event in May
Registration is now OPEN for our Genomics Showcase on Thursday 4 May 2023 in Peterborough.
The SWAN and the diagnostic odyssey: how whole genome sequencing brought one family answers to decade-long questions
From the moment Sasha was born at home in Nottingham, her parents Lisa and Mat Gapp where aware that their first child had some differences.
Blood cancer manipulates immune cells to survive
The most comprehensive study to date of the blood cancer, Hodgkin lymphoma, has provided fascinating insights into what tumour cells must do to survive.