Whole genome sequencing: developments and future perspectives

Speakers

  • Dr Ngozi Edi-Osagie
  • Alice Tuff-Lacey
  • Dr David Bick
  • Dr Ellie Hay
  • Dr Claire Andersen
  • Professor Paul Dimitri
  • Professor Bill Newman

Date of Recording

January 20, 2023

Available Until

January 19, 2024

Webinar summary

Webinar summary

The use of genomic approaches, including whole genome sequencing (WGS), is rapidly evolving. The ever-reducing cost of WGS, as well as the increase in accessibility and availability of testing, has reinforced the widespread increase in genomics use in clinical practice.

Numerous government-led ambitions are in place to continue expanding the use of genomics following the success of the 100,000 Genomics Project, including the provision of the Genomic Medicine Services and the roll-out of the Genomics England-led Newborn Screening Programme.

The presentation from Genomics England highlighted developments and progress in the Newborn Genomes Programme, whilst a panel of senior clinicians provided expert reflections; including education and training, research, the importance of the patient and public voice, and wider issues.

Learning outcomes

Learning Outcomes:

1) Delegates will understand developments in the current national landscape for whole genome sequencing in newborns in England

2) Delegates will be aware of what the plans could mean for you and your teams in future

3) Delegates will actively consider the range of dimensions to whole genome sequencing of newborns, including education and training requirements, the importance of the patient voice, and the impact on research

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Questions and Answers

Get involved and contact

Get involved and contact

Our ambition is to support our members, and children and young people and their families, to prepare for the requirement that paediatricians embed genomics into clinical practice. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved with the genomics programme at the College – find out about these opportunities.

For more information, read our frequently asked questions about genomics or contact the Research and Evidence Team at genomics@rcpch.ac.uk

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Speakers

  • Dr Ngozi Edi-Osagie

    Officer for Genomics

    Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health

  • Alice Tuff-Lacey

    Programme Lead

    Newborn Genomes Programme

  • Dr David Bick

    Principal Clinician

    Newborn Genomes Programme

  • Dr Ellie Hay

    Consultant in Clinical Genetics and Genomics

    Great Ormond Street Hospital

  • Dr Claire Andersen

    Scientific Communications Officer

    Unique

  • Professor Paul Dimitri

    Vice President for Science and Research

    Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health

  • Professor Bill Newman

    Professor of Translational Genomic Medicine

    University of Manchester

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