Last month the Ethics and Social Science Genomics England Clinical Interpretation Partnership (GeCIP) held its first national community meeting in London. Alev Sen, an ESRC-funded PhD Fellow at Genomics England, describes some of the day’s highlights.

It’s not that often that over 100 leading ethics and social science researchers in the field of genomics come together with patients and families, clinicians, scientists, and policy-makers from across the UK to look at how we can contribute to world-class research and inform the future of genomics.  

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As the world marks Rare Disease Day on 28 February, Genomics England explores patient and clinical perspectives of rare disease.

In this blog we hear from Rebecca Middleton − taking part in the 100,000 Genomes project’s rare disease programme and Vice Chair of the Project’s Participant Panel.

In an accompanying blog we hear from Dr Richard Scott, Genomics England’s Clinical Lead for Rare Disease.

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In this blog Dr Richard Scott talks about the long path to diagnosis for many people with rare diseases, and the challenge of raising awareness amongst the public and healthcare professionals.

As the world marks Rare Disease Day on 28 February, Genomics England explores patient and clinical perspectives of rare disease. In an accompanying blog we hear from Rebecca Middleton on how through the 100,000 Genomes Project,

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Genomics England has announced the appointment of two new Non-Executive members to its Board. Sir Ron Kerr and Keith Stewart bring a wealth of senior scientific, commercial and managerial experience to Genomics England − providing effective support for the strategic and operational leadership of the organisation.

Genomics England’s new Non-Executive Directors bring highly relevant professional expertise and the ability to engage with stakeholders at every level. They are tasked to ensure the on-going pace,

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