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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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Regional Genomics Survey - deadline extended!
Regional survey launched to gain insight into healthcare professionals knowledge and use of genomic testing
National Genomic Test Directory update
On 4 October, updates to the National Genomics Test Directory were made live on the NHS England website.
National blood tube shortage
Due to the national blood tube shortage, all NHS Trusts are requested to continue to reduce testing by 25% until Friday 8 October.
Multi-award winning Jean-Christophe Novelli reveals how genomic testing helped his family
Jean-Christophe Novelli and his wife Michelle spoke today at East GLH of how genomic testing for their son Valentino helped them find the right treatment and plan their future life.
Genome sequencing hope for families seeking diagnoses and treatment for rare disease
Thanks to whole genome sequencing, doctors were able to diagnose Eleanor quickly
East GLH ready to deliver higher volume of rapid genomic testing
We are extremely proud to have now completed major building works at our lead laboratory based at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust which will help us deliver an enhanced genomic service for the East of England and East Midlands.