Genomics England

25/04/2026

This National DNA Day, we’re highlighting our Genomics 101 series, designed to make genomics easier to understand. From blogs and podcasts to short videos on our YouTube channel, these resources break down complex terms and concepts into clear, accessible explanations.

Whether you’re new to genomics or just looking to better understand the language you come across, Genomics 101 is here to help. You can read the blogs via the link below, listen to episodes on your favourite podcast platform and watch short videos on our YouTube channel.

Explore Genomics 101 blogs: https://www.genomicsengland.co.uk/blog?topic=genomics-101

24/04/2026

23/04/2026

Join us on Tuesday 28 April, 14:00–15:00 for this month’s Research Seminar, featuring speakers from the Therapeutic Innovation and Trials Community.

These sessions are open to all and offer insights into the latest developments in genomics research.

Register for free:

Genomics England's monthly, free-to-attend talks presented by Research Network members on the latest research.

21/04/2026

How can genomics improve our approaches to cancer?

In a previous blog, we explored how genomics is advancing our understanding of what causes cancer, as well as how we can treat it most effectively.

Read more via the link:

In this series, ‘Genomics 101’, we go back to basics and explore some of the most important topics in genomics. In this blog, we explain why genomics is…

17/04/2026

The Participant Panel is celebrating its 10th anniversary.

Since 2016, the Panel has played a vital role in ensuring participant voices are embedded across our work. From shaping policies and research programmes to guiding decisions about how genomic and health data are used.

Made up of people with lived experience of rare conditions and cancer, the Panel has helped drive meaningful change. Their insight, advocacy and partnership have been central to building a culture where participant voices are not just heard, but actively shape the future of genomic medicine and research.

As we look ahead, the Panel will continue to evolve alongside the growing participant community, strengthening its role in co-production, accountability and ensuring genomics delivers for everyone.

Read more about their journey and impact:

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15/04/2026

What is the Participant Panel at Genomics England?

Lisa Beaton, Panel Member and Parent Representative for SWAN UK, joins our latest Genomics 101 episode to explain.

Genomics 101's are our bitesize podcast episodes, all less than 10 minutes long, which explain terms you may come across in genomics.

Listen via your favourite podcast app or on our website: https://ow.ly/LhK250YJxMJ

13/04/2026

Lucia's family joined the 100,000 Genomes Project when she was 2 years old. In September 2024, when Lucia turned 10, the family received a call telling them that a diagnosis had been found, a condition called Hao Fountain Syndrome.

Read Lucia's story on our website: https://ow.ly/MOLm50YI8yp

08/04/2026

Did you tune in to our latest episode of Behind the Genes?

Our guests discussed the importance of collaboration when it comes to advancing treatments for those living with rare conditions.

Listen on your favourite podcast app, or on our website: https://ow.ly/3FMl50YF4eA

30/03/2026

Researchers have used data from Genomics England’s National Genomic Research Library to identify a new recessive neurodevelopmental disorder which is believed to be one of the most common genetic causes of severe childhood epilepsy.

Published in Nature Genetics, the studies have already provided long‑awaited answers for families. The newly recognised condition, caused by changes in the RNU2‑2 gene, is linked to difficult‑to‑control seizures and significant developmental challenges.

This discovery is a powerful example of how research linked to clinical care, powered by genomic data from patients and participants in the UK, can change lives around the world.

Read more via the link:

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25/03/2026

What if a treatment created for one person could one day help many others?

In our latest episode of Behind the Genes we explore how advances in genomics are opening up treatment possibilities for people living with rare conditions and why there is still a gap between what science can do and what patients can access.

Our guests discuss why these treatments matter, and where hope is growing for the future.

Listen to the episode on your favourite podcast app, or on our website via this link: https://ow.ly/piXG50YyuJP

18/03/2026

What do we mean by de-identified data?

Georgia Chan, Senior Data Wrangler at Genomics England, joins our latest Genomics 101 episode to explain.

Genomics 101's are our bitesize podcast episodes, all less than 10 minutes long, which explain terms you may come across in genomics.

Listen on your favourite podcast app or on our website: https://ow.ly/ukzu50YvH5Z

12/03/2026

Around 80% of rare conditions have a genetic cause.

Read the blog to learn why genomics is vital in helping us understand and treat rare conditions, linked below:

https://ow.ly/BkiK50Ysf2a