We have a broad and varied geography at Central and South Genomics, with patients across our patch accessing testing across our many labs and services. But did you know that we have an Imprinting Service based in Southampton which specialises in highly complex imprinting disorders, taking patients from across the country and offering guidance and support to organisations globally?
The 100,000 Genomes project has seen some outstanding real-life impacts for people like Ben, aged five. We met with Ben’s mum Amanda to learn more about their story. Ben had a relatively normal birth but his early weeks were challenging; he had trouble feeding and his weight dropped dramatically. He was a ‘floppy baby’ and
Whole Genome Sequencing diagnoses Malan Syndrome for Ben Read More »
A national programme of work to improve turnaround times for genetic cancer testing has been commissioned by NHS England. The Central and South Genomic Medicine Service (C&S GMS) covering Wessex, the Thames Valley, and the West Midlands is seeking expert advisers for one PA a week for the six months from September 2024 to March 2025 to support this work in our regions.
Help us reduce turnaround times for genetic testing in cancer Read More »
The West Midlands Regional Genetics Laboratory (WMRGL), based at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, has been awarded Employer of the Year by CSR Scientific Training for their outstanding work on apprenticeships.
Birmingham Genomic Laboratory Hub awarded employment honour Read More »
Tracy Smith was diagnosed with Lynch Syndrome 20 years ago when she was 33 years old.
Adam Shaw is a Clinical Geneticist and heads up the Genetics team at Guys & St Thomas’ Hospitals.
People used to think I was a novelty because I was interested in genetics! Read More »
Join us for an exciting online event on 29 February 2024, our third webinar designed specifically for nurses, midwives, and healthcare professionals (HCPs) interested in genomics. Discover how genomics is transitioning from a niche field to becoming an essential part of everyday healthcare practise.
Niche to Normality! Genomics for nurses, midwives and HCPs Read More »
In October 2022, NHS England published Accelerating Genomic Medicine in the NHS, the first NHS genomics strategy. The strategy included a plan to establish ‘NHS Genomic Networks of Excellence’ as part of its commitment to provide a world-leading NHS Genomic Medicine Service (GMS) which provides cutting-edge benefits for patients in the NHS. NHS England is
NHS Genomic Networks of Excellence Read More »
St. Catherine’s College, Oxford, known for its mid-century modernism and timeless design, provided an ideal setting to host a workshop that brought together clinicians and scientists from various disciplines to explore the use of clinical genomics in the context of monogenic forms of inflammatory bowel disease. This workshop aimed to summarize recent developments in the
