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Celebrating Month of Genomics

We want to raise awareness and support paediatricians on the use of genomics in the clinic - for efficient, effective interventions that can change children and young people's lives. We celebrated 'Month of Genomics' in March 2023 in collaboration with Health Education England's Genomics Educatio...

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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 - information

The use of genomics, including newborn screening, is increasingly discussed in the policy space. 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 research programme...

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Genomics programme - opportunities to get involved

Genomics has the potential to change our approaches to paediatric healthcare. We invite you to hear more about our work in this area as well as opportunities to get involved.

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Genomics programme - our ambitions

The primary aim of the genomics programme is to address unmet needs to improve child and young people’s health outcomes, the Genomics Working Group was established in 2022 to support this work.

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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 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...

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Whole genome sequencing for newborns - RCPCH and Genomics England webinar recording, March 2022

On 3 March 2022 we hosted a webinar discussion with Genomics England to understand more about their Newborn Genomes Programme, hear from a panel of paediatricians and address questions from attendees. Watch the recording.

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