Do the Public Need a Good Understanding of Genomics?
There is a disconnect between scientists and the public when it comes to genomics. What is the public’s understanding of genomics and why is this important?
Reports
UK Medical Chief: Routine Genetic Testing Would Save Healthcare System Money
Dame Sally Davies insists that learning more about a patient’s genetic makeup will lead to a better and more cost-effective approach, that will ultimately spare resources in the system.
Festival of Genomics London Live(ish) Blog Day 2
The Festival goes on, day two. We give you the highlights from some of the talks and discussions going down on our live blog.
Festival of Genomics Live(ish) Blog
We give you the low down on the first day of the Festival of Genomics London with our live blog, that explores the hot topics discussed.
Festival of Genomics 2018: The Survival Guide
The Festival of Genomics London is right around the corner, so before you descend upon the ExCeL Centre next Tuesday, be sure to check out our Festival survival guide, giving you all the latest tips to help you get the most out of the event.
Festival of Genomics London 2018: What to Watch Out For
To help you plan your visit, or perhaps inspire you to sign up for your free place, we’ve put together a handy guide to this year’s theme, and some of our top picks from the agenda.
A Day in the Life: “We Have To Be Experts at Being ‘Just Good Enough'”
Paul focuses on the possibilities for big data in biomedicine, using computationally intensive approaches, including deep learning and graph databases.
“The Disconnect Between the ‘Promise’ and the ‘Actual Impact’ is the Biggest Challenge in -Omics Based Technologies” – Zisis Kozlakidis
We’ve sat down with Dr Zisis Kozlakidis before his talk ‘Tracking Viruses in Space and Time’ at the Festival of Genomics in London 2018, were we talk virus.
Front Line Genomics Magazine Issue 16 – FoG London 2018
We bring genomics to the UK in our latest issue, as we look ahead to what this year’s Festival of Genomics London has to offer.
“My Greatest Achievement Has Been Overcoming My Own Shyness to Advocate My Disabled Child” – Judith Sheppard
Judith Sheppard is the parent of a 22-year-old young man with FOXG1 Syndrome. We’ve had a chat with her before her talk “Finding the Needle in the Haystack” at the Festival of Genomics in London 2018.
A Day in the Life: Bridging the Gaps to Personalised Medicine
Dr. Elhaik’s recent work includes the development of the GPS technology that identifies and dates the origin of genomes and promotes a new understanding of cot death and mental disorders. This is what a typical day looks like for him in his own words.
Creating a Global Network
We sat down with CEO of Unique, Beverly Searle and Information Officer, Arti Patel ahead of their appearance at the Festival of Genomics London.
Festival of Genomics London Themes…With a Twist!
With the Festival of Genomics London just around the corner, we thought it was the right time to turn our attention to the key themes being presented.
“Can a Molecular Biologist Also Be a Programmer? Yes” – Colin Cox
Colin’s lab processes about 350,000 samples a year in order to generate ~800,000 genotypes on very complex genetic models, we’ve talked to him ahead of the Festival.
“Good Diagnostics Means Not Wasting Data” – Mike Hubank
We’ve caught up with Mike before his participation in the panel: ‘Can we fully integrate genomics into the NHS within 5 years?’ at the Festival of Genomics 2018.
