Genomics

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Whole genome sequencing: developments and future perspectives - webinar recording, January 2023

On 20 January 2023 we hosted a webinar discussion with Genomics England to hear the most recent updates and the future perspectives in paediatric genomics. You can watch the recording and read our speakers' responses to questions posed by delegates during the event.

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Celebrating Month of Genomics

Throughout March 2023, the RCPCH genomics programme and Genomics Working Group, in collaboration with HEE Genomics Education Programme, is hosting a 'Month of Genomics'. Our aim is to raise awareness and equip paediatricians and other medical professionals with genomics knowledge for clinical practi...

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A Beginner Guide to Genomic Testing - Who, what and how

27 March 2023

The availability and accessibility of genomic technologies for diagnostics has rapidly increased over the past decade. This has required many clinical professionals to request and deliver the results of different types of genomic testing, often in highly multidisciplinary teams. At this webinar,...

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Genomics - resources for child health professionals

To support our members, and children and young people and their families, in understanding more about genomics, our Genomics Working Group has collated relevant resources related to genomics in paediatric care. This page will be continually updated with new resources and examples.

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Genomics for newborns, children and young people - FAQs

The use of genomics, including newborn screening, is increasingly discussed in the policy space. We know that the UK National Screening Committee has been working with Genomics England, who led a previous whole genome sequencing (WGS) initiative, the 100,000 Genomes Project, to look at a pilot resea...

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Neonatal medicine

Volunteering opportunity

Genomics programme - opportunities to get involved

Genomics has the potential to change our approaches to paediatric healthcare. We’re now launching more information and would like to invite you to hear more about our work in this area, as well as current opportunities to get involved!

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Genomics programme - our ambitions

We are gathering insights from our members and children and young people to understand what actions are required in the genomics sector, with the primary aim of addressing unmet need to improve child and young people’s health outcomes.

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Individual profile

Dr Ngozi Edi-Osagie, Clinical Officer for Genomics

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Introduction to genomics

Genes act as instruction manuals that help our bodies know how to grow and develop. Humans have over 20,000 different genes, made up of DNA containing a sequence or code that instructs the body to perform a function. But what is the difference between genetics and genomics? Why is the use of genomic...

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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 y...