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Ana Lisa Tavares, Clinical Lead for Rare Disease Research at Genomics England, shares her thoughts on the 'hype and hope' around progress in treating rare conditions.

Natalie Banner, Chief Ethics and Engagement Officer for Genomics England, shares how we can help to address the inequities in rare conditions surrounding accessible information, disparities in data, and access to innovation.

In this series, ‘Genomics 101’, we go back to basics and explore some of the most important topics in genomics. In this blog, we explain why genomics is vital to help us understand cancer. 

User research means studying users to understand their specific needs, motivations and behaviours, so that services and products can be designed to meet them. In this blog, Adrian Bussone, Principal User Researcher for Genomics England, shares more about her role and how it impacts patients. 

In this series, ‘Genomics 101’, we go back to basics and explore some of the most important topics in genomics. In this blog, we explain the meaning of dominant and recessive genes, and how they are different from each other. 

 In this series, we explore some vital roles in the life sciences, and how their work impacts patients and families. In this blog, we explore the role of service designers, who plan and organise services to be as effective and easy to use as possible.