Joel Calvert, 32, signed up to the 100,000 genomes programme through the West of England Genomic Medicine Centre (WEGMC) in 2017 after it was suggested to him by his clinician at University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (UH Bristol). As a result of his participation in this pioneering programme, Joel was given answers about his […]
Author: Catherine Carpenter-Clawson
Libby’s Legacy – a personal experience of the 100,000 Genomes Project
A mother whose daughter died from cancer after treatment at the Royal United Hospital (RUH) in Bath has spoken about the value of joining the 100,000 Genomes Project for research and for helping her to come to terms with her grief. Diane Woodland’s daughter Libby volunteered for the project after she was admitted to […]
Free genomic online course available – February 2020
It’s time to learn more about whole genome sequencing Genomic testing is increasingly being used as part of routine NHS patient care and treatment, and tests such as whole genome sequencing will be more widely available through the new national Genomic Medicine Service (GMS). But what is whole genome sequencing? How does it work and […]
Genomic Medicine Service – Cancer Education Event – January 29th, 2020, Taunton Racecourse
The South West Genomic Laboratory Hub will be launching new genomic services for cancer patients in 2020. We invite you to join us to hear about how these services will impact on the care of your patients, join us in discussions to shape future genomic strategies, and to provide feedback about sample and reporting pathways. Sessions […]
Update from your local Genomic Medicine Centre: November 2019
Please follow this link to download the latest copy of the news bulletin from the West of England Genomic Medicine Centre: Please click here to download the November news bulletin