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Genomics has the potential to change our approaches to healthcare. By gathering insight from paediatricians and children and young people, we are developing an ambitious Genomics Programme. The programme aim is to address unmet need across the sector, in order to improve the health of children and young people.
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Genomics at RCPCH Conference 2023

If you're joining us at this month's conference in Glasgow, come along to our session on genomics on Wednesday 24 May, 14:30 - 15:45.

You'll hear from experts in the field on topics including pharmacogenetics, patient experiences, WGS testing and the new GENotes system.

Download our flyer for speakers and session details
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Frequently asked questions

Our FAQs aim to support you with information about genomics and the newborn screening research programme led by Genomics England.
FAQs

Ambitions

Genomics is a priority topic for the College. Learn more about the ambitions underlying all our plans with the Genomics Working Group.
Our ambitions

Resources

To support our members and beneficiaries, we've collated relevant resources, including in education & training and ethics.
Resources
Calendar

Celebrating Month of Genomics

In March, we celebrated 'Month of Genomics' - to raise awareness and support paediatricians on the use of genomics in the clinic.

Catch up on our webinars and other resources from Month of Genomics

Latest news in genomics and other research activities

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Dr Joseph Ward
Announcement
26 May 2023

Dr Joseph L Ward wins the Donald Paterson Award 2023

The Donald Paterson Award is granted to the best article on any subject related to paediatrics published or accepted for publication within the previous year. This year the prize has been awarded to Dr Joseph Ward. Dr Ward was nominated the winner for his research paper “Risk factors for PICU adm...
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11 May 2023

Dr Felicity Fitzgerald wins the Simon Newell Award 2023

The Simon Newell Award Recognises an outstanding young medically qualified researcher in British paediatrics. Each year, with support from GOSH Charity and Sparks, we offer this prestigious award of £2,000 to one early independent researcher in paediatrics.