Genomics England

23/12/2025

Participants are at the heart of what we do at Genomics England. Their stories show how genomic testing and research can impact lives, from helping families understand rare conditions, to shaping new treatments and care.

Discover experiences, journeys, and insights from participants and their families: https://www.genomicsengland.co.uk/patients-participants/stories

22/12/2025

This year, we shared updates on groundbreaking research, new discoveries, and initiatives that are helping to shape the future of genomics and healthcare.

Swipe through to revisit some of the news stories from 2025 and see how genomics is making an impact.

Read more on our website: https://www.genomicsengland.co.uk/news

19/12/2025

This year, our blogs covered a wide range of topics, from explaining genomics and hearing from the Participant Panel, to highlighting new research and the people behind our work.

Swipe through to revisit some of our most read blogs from 2025.

Read our blogs on our website: https://www.genomicsengland.co.uk/blog

18/12/2025

Throughout the year, our podcasts explored how genomics is shaping healthcare, from patient and participant experiences and rare conditions, to advances in research.

Swipe through the images below to revisit some of our most popular episodes from 2025.

Listen to all episodes on your favourite podcast app, or on our website: https://ow.ly/tZhk50XLnes

17/12/2025

How can genomics help us understand cancer?

Dr Katie Snape, principal clinician at Genomics England, cancer geneticist and a specialist in inherited cancer, joins our latest Genomics 101 episode to explain.

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

Listen on your favourite podcast app or on our website: https://ow.ly/vt8Y50XKKtM

11/12/2025

The Participant Panel ensures research participants' lived experience and perspectives shape our work at Genomics England. Panel members advise on our programmes, policies and communications, so participants' interests are at the heart of everything we do.

Read more about the Panel and their work: https://www.genomicsengland.co.uk/patients-participants/participant-panel

05/12/2025

In this past episode, we looked at how patient communities can help drive progress in rare condition research. From driving gene therapy developments to strengthening collaboration across families, clinicians and researchers.

Listen on your favourite podcast app or on our website: https://ow.ly/82nV50XBYpG

25/11/2025

This episode of Behind the Genes offered a look inside the Generation Study, with perspectives from both a participating parent, Rachel, and the clinical team supporting families at her local hospital.

Available on all major podcast platforms, and on our website: https://ow.ly/K1OJ50X7SJg

19/11/2025

What happens when I go for whole genome sequencing?

In a previous blog, we explore potential reasons for getting whole genome sequencing, what happens when a person physically gets the test, and how it can sometimes lead to a genetic diagnosis.

Read more via this link:

Whole genome sequencing allows us look at lots of different genes with one single test. In this blog, we explain what it’s like to get whole genome…

13/11/2025

Today is Genetic Counsellor Awareness Day - a day to recognise the vital role of genetic counsellors in helping individuals and families understand the impact of a genetic diagnosis.

To mark the day, we’ve partnered with the Association of Genetic Nurses and Counsellors (AGNC) for a special blog takeover, where chair Roberta Rizzo shares insights into her work and the difference it makes for patients and families.

Read the blog: https://ow.ly/QOwN50XqnRx

12/11/2025

Tomorrow is Genetic Counsellor Awareness Day, and we're marking the occasion with a new Genomics 101 podcast episode all about the role of genetic counsellors.

Amanda Pichini, registered genetic counsellor and clinical director for Genomics England, explains the day-to-day role of genetic counsellors, how they support patients and families, and how genomic advances are impacting the field.

Listen on your favourite podcast app or via this link to our website: https://ow.ly/tmVe50Xqny3

31/10/2025

Personalised medicine involves tailoring treatments to each individual person, based on what is likely to give them the best possible outcome with the least possible side effects. We can predict which treatments an individual is likely to respond well to, according to the genetic markers they have.

If you'd like to understand more, we have both blogs and podcasts on the topic. Head to our website to browse our libraries, or listen to Behind the Genes on your favourite podcast app.