CAS Genomics – Central and South Genomics Service

New partnership driving conversations about ethnicity, race & ancestry

This month we celebrated the creation of a new partnership which will drive conversations about ethnicity, race and ancestry and construct pathways to ensure improved access to genomic services for those from ethnic minority backgrounds. The collaboration brings together the NHS South East Genomic Medicine Service, the Centre for Personalised Medicine at the University of […]

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ctDNA testing for elacestrant

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There have been changes to the test directory, published in January 2025, and there are now new testing pathways for ctDNA tests. For tests taken in the Central and South region, these will be processed by North West Genomics Laboratory Hub. Further information on this can be seen on the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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Leading Imprinting Disorder Service at Southampton University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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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?

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Whole Genome Sequencing diagnoses Malan Syndrome for Ben

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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

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Help us reduce turnaround times for genetic testing in cancer

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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.

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Birmingham Genomic Laboratory Hub awarded employment honour

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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.

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“That decision to get tested opened a giant can of worms, but it saved my family from any further loss.”

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Tracy Smith was diagnosed with Lynch Syndrome 20 years ago when she was 33 years old.

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People used to think I was a novelty because I was interested in genetics!

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Adam Shaw is a Clinical Geneticist and heads up the Genetics team at Guys & St Thomas’ Hospitals.

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Niche to Normality! Genomics for nurses, midwives and HCPs

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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.

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NHS Genomic Networks of Excellence

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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

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