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The pioneering Yellow Card Biobank, launched by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and Genomics ...
Genomics England’s 2025 Research Summit welcomed a captivated audience to hear about the latest research and technological ...
Greater diversity is needed in genetic research to make genomics’ use in cancer care and screening more accurate and reliable for all, according to a new study. The research, led by Genomics England ...
Genomics England researchers have played a key role in the development of a new artificial intelligence tool, known as SAVANA, that uses long-read sequencing data to find specific changes within a ...
Genomics England is delighted to announce the appointment of Julian Thomas into the new role of Chief Technology and Product Officer. Julian joins with over 20 years of experience leading technology ...
New research shows almost 90% of people in England would agree to genetic testing to get the most effective medication and reduce the risk of side effects 85% thought that the NHS should offer ...
The Generation Study is a research initiative aiming to explore the use of whole genome sequencing in newborns, to screen for more than 200 rare genetic conditions.This study will recruit 100,000 ...
Hundreds of babies have begun to be tested for over 200 rare genetic conditions as part of a world-leading study in NHS hospitals that aims to screen up to 100,000 newborns in England. The Generation ...
Volunteer recruitment has begun for a new collaborative research programme focused on improving our knowledge and understanding of health conditions and their unique impacts on UK Black communities.
One hundred thousand whole genomes have now been sequenced through the NHS Genomic Medicine Service (NHS GMS) – supported by Genomics England and Illumina - which has led to new diagnoses, more ...
A pioneering study led by numerous UK universities and the Institute of Cancer Research, using data from the 100,000 Genomes Project, has provided the most comprehensive analysis to date of the ...