International Women’s Day 2021: Baroness Nicola Blackwood celebrates women involved in the fight against COVID-19

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Baroness Nicola Blackwood of North Oxford is Chair of Genomics England celebrates women involved in the fight against COVID-19.

Genomics England announces appointment of new Chief Scientific Officer

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Genomics England today announces the appointment of Professor Matt Brown as the organisation’s new Chief Scientific Officer.

Genomics England’s PanelApp at the heart of international collaboration

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Australian Genomics and Genomics England joined forces to tackle the challenges of assessing evidence for gene-disease associations and integrating it into diagnostic practice.

Health Secretary participates in Diverse Data Initiative aimed at reducing health inequalities

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The Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has today provided a blood sample so that his genome can be sequenced, as part of Genomics England’s Diverse Data…

New public dialogue finds support for the use of whole genome sequencing in newborn screening – providing that the right safeguards and resources are in place

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A new national public dialogue finds that members of the public are broadly supportive of the use of whole genome sequencing (WGS) in newborn screening.

Genomics England’s 8th Birthday: Augusto on being pioneers in bioinformatics

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Augusto Rendon looks back at the progress made by Genomics England and the international genomics community.

Genomics England’s 8th Birthday: Chris on forging a path towards better healthcare for all

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Chris Wigley, the CEO of Genomics England reflects on the past 8 years.

Professor Sir Mark Caulfield departs Genomics England

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Professor Sir Mark Caulfield will be leaving his role as Chief Scientist at Genomics England at the end of July 2021 to take up the position of Chief Executive at Barts Life Sciences.

Public dialogue on whole genome sequencing for newborn screening

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Register for an online event on 8 July to find out about a nationwide public dialogue on the implications of using whole genome sequencing for newborn screening.

Undiagnosed Children’s Day 2021: Baroness Nicola Blackwood shares her own diagnostic odyssey

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Baroness Nicola Blackwood of North Oxford is Chair of Genomics England shares her personal experiences of having an undiagnosed illness as a child.

New algorithm flags genetic weaknesses in cancer tumours

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A study funded by Cancer Research UK has found a new way to identify tumours which could be sensitive to particular cancer therapies.

Professor Sir Mark Caulfield: Placing participants at the heart of genomics in the UK

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Professor Sir Mark Caulfield is Chief Scientist for Genomics England looks at the extraordinary journey the Participant Panel and Genomics England have taken together.

New PHG Foundation report on Sano Genetics patient engagement platform

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The PHG Foundation has published its report examining the legal and ethical implications of an online platform for patient engagement in precision medicine research being developed by Sano…

Vivienne Parry celebrates our Participant Panel’s achievements on their 5th anniversary

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Vivienne Parry, Head of Engagement at Genomics England celebrates our Participant Panel’s achievements on their 5th anniversary.

A Shared Journey of Discovery – Jillian Hastings Ward reflects on the fifth anniversary of Genomics England’s Participant Panel

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Jillian Hastings Ward is the independent Chair of the Participant Panel at Genomics England reflects on its fifth anniversary.

International Women’s Day 2021 blog: Dr Christine Patch pays tribute to Dame Fiona Caldicott

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Dr Christine Patch, Clinical Lead for Genetic Counselling at Genomic England, pays tribute to the first National Data Guardian, Dame Fiona Caldicott.

New Non-Executive Directors join Genomics England Board

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Genomics England is excited to announce the appointment of Andrew Eland, Annalisa Jenkins and Vikram Bajaj to the Board as Non-Executive Directors.

Rare Disease Day 2021 blog: West syndrome – a rare epilepsy as seen through the eyes of a father

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West syndrome – a rare epilepsy as seen through the eyes of a father

LifeArc provides £5 million funding to increase understanding of the role of genetic risk factors in patient response to COVID-19

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Medical research charity, LifeArc, announces today that it is providing £5 million funding to support the work of the GenOMICC COVID-19 Study.

International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Vivienne Parry celebrates geneticist Barbara McClintock

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Vivienne Parry, OBE, Engagement Director at Genomics England celebrates geneticist Barbara McClintock.

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International Women’s Day 2021: Baroness Nicola Blackwood celebrates women involved in the fight against COVID-19

Genomics England announces appointment of new Chief Scientific Officer

Genomics England’s PanelApp at the heart of international collaboration

Health Secretary participates in Diverse Data Initiative aimed at reducing health inequalities

New public dialogue finds support for the use of whole genome sequencing in newborn screening – providing that the right safeguards and resources are in place

Genomics England’s 8th Birthday: Augusto on being pioneers in bioinformatics

Genomics England’s 8th Birthday: Chris on forging a path towards better healthcare for all

Professor Sir Mark Caulfield departs Genomics England

Public dialogue on whole genome sequencing for newborn screening

Undiagnosed Children’s Day 2021: Baroness Nicola Blackwood shares her own diagnostic odyssey

New algorithm flags genetic weaknesses in cancer tumours

Professor Sir Mark Caulfield: Placing participants at the heart of genomics in the UK

New PHG Foundation report on Sano Genetics patient engagement platform

Vivienne Parry celebrates our Participant Panel’s achievements on their 5th anniversary

A Shared Journey of Discovery – Jillian Hastings Ward reflects on the fifth anniversary of Genomics England’s Participant Panel

International Women’s Day 2021 blog: Dr Christine Patch pays tribute to Dame Fiona Caldicott

New Non-Executive Directors join Genomics England Board

Rare Disease Day 2021 blog: West syndrome – a rare epilepsy as seen through the eyes of a father

LifeArc provides £5 million funding to increase understanding of the role of genetic risk factors in patient response to COVID-19

International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Vivienne Parry celebrates geneticist Barbara McClintock