genomics

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27 October 2022

HEE trials digital genomics tool with primary care clinicians

Health Education England (HEE) is rolling out an online tool to clinicians in order to gain feedback on how it
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GP technology
2 March 2022

Rare Diseases Action Plan includes focus on technology

The Rare Diseases Action Plan's 16 commitments includes the use of a digital tool to speed up diagnosis and improvements
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CliniSys acquires Horizon Laboratory Systems
20 January 2022

CliniSys acquires laboratory information management company Horizon

CliniSys has acquired Horizons Lab Systems as it looks to create one of the largest organisations dedicated to diagnostics and
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19 May 2021

Government to develop global standards for genomic data sharing

Working with partners in the genomics community the government will develop global standards and policies for sharing genomic data.
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29 April 2021

Hancock pledges Ā£37m for new ‘data-driven initiatives’

The funding will be used to deliver better research, treatment, care and improve clinical decision making, Matt Hancock said in
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1 April 2021

Guyā€™s and St Thomasā€™ offers experts for online genomics teaching

Guyā€™s and St Thomasā€™ NHS Foundation Trust has partnered with Medics.Academy to launch an online programme to teach staff about
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Image showing a computerised DNA sequence
10 December 2020

PRSB publishes guidance for prescribers using genetic information

The Professional Record Standards Body (PRSB) has published guidance to help prescribers use genetic information effectively.
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Superdrug's CircleDNA kit
6 March 2020

Superdrug launches ‘worldā€™s most accurate’ home DNA test kit

Starting at Ā£199, CircleDNA is the 'first and only' retail test kit to use next generation sequencing (NGS) technology, offering
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Image showing a computerised DNA sequence
11 December 2019

GP patients to be offered whole-genome screening in UK-first study

A study will assess the benefits of screening for gene faults and will see people have their entire genetic code
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15 October 2019

Digital health and genomics ‘should form new pillars of life science industry’

Three industries, genomics; digital health; and early diagnosis be critical to the UK continuing to lead in the field of
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