"We're proud to support the NHS GMS in reaching this milestone of 100,000 genomes sequenced. It’s vital we continue doing all we can for the many patients with rare conditions and cancers who could benefit from the considerable potential that genomics holds" - Dr Ellen Thomas

Whole genome sequencing has led to new insights about the genetic origins of colorectal cancer, identifying over 250 genes that drive its progression and growth. Thanks to all the participants who made this research possible. Read more in the latest blog: ow.ly/8JqY50ST5nC

New episode out now! Tune in as our latest guests discuss how genomic testing can help guide personalised medicine, by identifying people's ability to metabolise, activate, and respond to certain drugs 🧬 Listen here: ow.ly/qImw50SXsFg

Have you consented to take part in genomics research? The Participant Panel at Genomics England is recruiting for a new Chair. Applications close on 30 September. Apply here if you have a passion for patient advocacy: ow.ly/ob3R50SS428

Joining the 100,000 Genomes Project provided Oscar and Mary with a diagnosis of Rett syndrome, a rare genetic disorder. Find out more from their father Thomas about how a diagnosis and whole genome sequencing helped their family, via this link: ow.ly/sh0L50SNhff

Today we're revisiting our Genomics 101 episode where Will Navaie explained ethics in the context of genomics. Watch the video below, and listen to the podcast for more detail 🧬 Listen to the podcast here: ow.ly/iSQc50Rtlzq

Join us at 4pm on 10 October for a webinar that discusses some of the latest insights into cerebral palsy genomics and how genomics is being used to resolve complex neurological conditions to give more people a genetic diagnosis. Register for free here: ow.ly/k1ve50STVlF

On Wednesday's podcast our guests discuss the disparities in access to genomic medicine amongst diverse communities, and what strategies healthcare organisations and researchers can employ to build trust with these communities. Remember to tune in on 28 August 🎙️

We just released additional data from the NHS Genomic Medicine Service into our Research Environment. This brings the total number of genomes available for research to over 140,000! 🎉 Get access by joining the Research Network: ow.ly/Ipon50T3PW5

ICYMI, the Participant Panel is recruiting for a new Chair. Panel members come from different walks of life and bring their life experiences of rare disease or cancer. Apply here: ow.ly/oW8i50SS4ZO

Improving Black Health Outcomes (IBHO) BioResource is live! Participants have already joined from across the country. Improving Black Health Outcomes focuses on conditions disproportionately affecting #Black communities Collab w/King's College London + Genomics England bit.ly/IBHO1 for info!

New episode of Behind the Genes! 🎙️ In this episode, our guests discuss the barriers that diverse communities face in accessing genomic healthcare, and effective strategies that can foster trust amongst these communities. Listen here: ow.ly/ZPxI50T8nJi Moestak

Dave was born with limited vision in his left eye, and was later diagnosed with microphthalmia, a rare eye condition. Find out more about the condition, as well as Dave’s work helping patients and participants, via this link: ow.ly/BFwg50SNhz4

How can we solve the challenges of multimodal data? This technical blog talks through the expansion of our cloud-based Research Environment and the tools we have developed to accelerate research on multimodal datasets. Read here: ow.ly/1nqN50TatVb

An exciting opportunity to collaborate with and compete against multidisciplinary teams of data and cancer experts at the first Spatial Biology Data Challenge, 25-28 November 2024. Find out more and apply by 16 September via this link: bit.ly/3Mi7pZj

September marks Sickle Cell Awareness Month, we'll be sharing content and resources to help spread knowledge and support, so be sure to follow our socials for updates! To find out more about what sickle cell is, visit: sicklecellsociety.org #SickleCellAwareness Sickle Cell Society

There’s currently an increased interest in generating genomic data on sickle cell. In collaboration with Sickle Cell Society and the James Lind Alliance we are working towards outlining priority areas for patients and healthcare professionals Listen here: ow.ly/x3pX50Tcp1X

This month's Research Environment Training Session will look at how to use to use data held by Genomics England for publications and reports. Register to join fellow Research Network or Discovery forum members on 10 September 1.30 - 3pm via this link: ow.ly/aLzh50Tcp7t

We were delighted to host @Cancer52 member organisations in our offices today. An opportunity for insightful conversations on how to maximise the impact of genomics in rare conditions and cancer through collaboration.

Next week our podcast guests discuss the importance of engaging people with lived experience of sickle cell in research and advocacy. Look out for the episode, live on Wednesday 🎙️ #SickleCellAwareness