Genomics Now

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Genomics Now episodes

April 12, 2022 Series 2 Episode 2: Clinical Genomics
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.
9 min
April 12, 2022 Series 2 Episode 1: The Role of Genomics in Primary Care
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
10 min
April 12, 2022 Series 1 Episode 5: Which genomic test and when - rare disease and cancer
Speakers: Shazia Mahamdallie and Dr. Dahlia Hopmeier
In this episode we explain some of the information to consider that can help guide healthcare professionals in choosing the appropriate genome-based test for patients, this in the context of conditions such as rare disease or cancer.
Recorded in June 2021.
16 min
April 12, 2022 Series 1 Episode 4: What are Genomic Laboratory Hubs and the National Test Directory?
Speakers: Shazia Mahamdallie and Dr. Dahlia Hopmeier
In this episode we concentrate on exploring the purpose of two of the Genomic Medicine Service’s components, the Genomic Laboratory Hubs (GLHs) and the National Test Directory.
Recorded in June 2021
14 min
April 12, 2022 Series 1 Episode 3: The Genomic Medicine Service and the associated GMS Alliances
Speakers: Shazia Mahamdallie and Dr. Dahlia Hopmeier
In this episode we explore how NHS England’s Genomic Medicine Service is practically bringing genomic testing into routine clinical care and how the role of the associated Genomic Medicine Service Alliances are working together to both embed and realise the potential of genomic testing across the health service.
Recorded in June 2021
14 min
October 27, 2021 Series 1 Episode 2: What did the 100,000 Genomes Project bring to the NHS?
Speakers: Shazia Mahamdallie and Dr. Dahlia Hopmeier
In this episode we explain what the 100,000 Genomics Project was and how this research Project paved the way for genome-based testing to become part of routine care in the NHS.
Recorded in June 2021
14 min
August 10, 2021 Series 1 Episode 1: Genomic testing in the NHS
Speakers: Shazia Mahamdallie and Dr. Dahlia Hopmeier
In the episode we explain the basics of genes, genomes, genetics and genomics. We explore the difference between genetics and genomic testing, and how they have evolved in the NHS.
Recorded in June 2021
14 min

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Genomics Now is a series of conversations hosted by clinicians and scientists of the North Thames Genomic Medicine Service (NTGMS). These…