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Genomics

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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Genetic testing

Our resource helps clinicians learn about the benefits and limitations of different genetic tests and the approach for selecting the appropriate test, plus consent. It includes a downloadable flowchart.
Genetic testing
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GeNotes

From the Genomics Education Programme, these Genomic Notes for clinicians provide quick, concise information to help you make the right genomic decisions at each stage of a clinical pathway.
GeNotes (paediatrics)
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Further resources

Our Genomics Working Group has collated relevant resources, which cover the NHS Newborn Genomes Programme, education and training, and ethics.
Resources

Introduction to genomics

What is the difference between genetics and genomics? How is genomics used in the clinic and why is it important? Our introduction explains!
Introduction to genomics
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Genomics for newborns

We provide information about the Whole Genome Sequencing programme, which is led by Genomics England.
Genomics for newborns
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Our ambitions

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

We invite members to get involved in our work. Contact us on genomics@rcpch.ac.uk or keep an eye on our volunteering opportunity page.
Get involved

From the RCPCH Genomics Symposium, November 2023

At this special half-day event, paediatricians, geneticists and service users from across England discussed how to embed and mainstream genomics into paediatrics.
Notes and presentation slides from the Symposium
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From the Beginner's guide to genomics testing webinar, March 2023

Dr Harry Leitch spoke about how to order genomic tests on the NHS, with a particular focus on Whole Genome Sequencing.
Notes and recording from the webinar

We want to equip members with genomics knowledge for clinical practice

In March 2023, we celebrated 'Month of Genomics' in collaboration with NHSE Genomics Education Programme, and kicked off with this short vlog by then RCPCH President, Dr Camilla Kingdon. She explained how genomics can help doctors get insights into the most complex cases of unwell children and babies, with huge potential to impact health outcomes.

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