Genomics Now

Speakers: Dr. Dahlia Hopmeier and Dr. Helen Grote

This episode addresses the various implications that genomic test results may have for a patient, as well as their family members. It focuses on the challenges that may arise with regards to sharing of information, and the ways in which families can be supported throughout this process.

Recorded in June 2021

Speakers: Dr. Dahlia Hopmeier and Dr. Rhiannon Melis

This episode explores the various ways in which fetal DNA can be examined, including fetal exome sequencing. The clinical utility and how this fits into NHS testing pathways is also discussed.

Recorded in June 2021

Speakers: Dr. Dahlia Hopmeier and Dagmar Tapon

This episode explains the concept of non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) and the roll-out of this technique as an additional testing option in the NHS.

Recorded in June 2021

Speakers: Dr. Dahlia Hopmeier and Dr. Angela Brady

In this episode the role of genomics in rare disease is discussed, and explanations of genomic variants and how they are identified and interpreted are given.

Recorded in June 2021

Speakers: Dr. Dahlia Hopmeier and Dr. Angela Brady

This episode gives a brief overview of the role of genomics in cancer and explains key concepts including familial cancer syndromes and diagnostic versus predictive gene testing.

Recorded in June 2021

Speakers: Dr. Dahlia Hopmeier and Dr. Anwar Khan

In this episode the concept of pharmacogenomics is explained along with examples of pharmacogenomics already in use by the NHS. The role of pharmacogenomics in general practice and predictions for the future are also discussed.

Recorded in May 2021

Speakers: Dr. Dahlia Hopmeier and Dr. Anwar Khan

This episode focuses on simple explanations on genomics for patients to enable primary care practitioners to discuss genomics in their daily practice.

Recorded in May 2021.

Speakers: Dr. Dahlia Hopmeier and Dr. Anwar Khan

This episode explains the variability of direct-to-consumer tests and the potential limitations and risks. The role of the GP in interpreting results from these tests is explored, with reference to the Royal College of General Practitioner’s position statement.

Recorded in May 2021

Speakers: Dr. Dahlia Hopmeier and Dr. Anwar Khan

This episode gives examples of the most common genomic diseases and genomic “red flags” that GPs may encounter, and touches upon what should prompt them to “think genetics”, or to consider referral for further genetic assessment.

Recorded in May 2021.

Speakers: Dr. Dahlia Hopmeier and Dr. Anwar Khan

In this episode the role of genomics in primary care is discussed, Examples of scenarios that GPs may encounter in their practice are given, and the role of the GP in increasing genomic testing and diagnosis is explored.

Recorded in May 2021