Articles from the PHG Foundation News by Dr Alison Stewart

Articles from the PHG Foundation News by Dr Alison Stewart http://www.phgfoundation.org/newsletter Articles from the PHG Foundation Newsletter by Dr Alison Stewart PHG Foundation Common gene variants linked to increased risk of sudden cardiac death http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/4548/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/4548/ International Cancer Genome Consortium launched http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/4207/ Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/4207/ Progress review of Genetics White Paper http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/4075/ Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/4075/ PHG Foundation responds to call for evidence on genomic medicine from House of Lords Committee http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/4071/ Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/4071/ HGC advocates legal ban on 'genetic discrimination' http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3772/ Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3772/ Gene expression test for prostate cancer diagnosis http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3762/ Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3762/ Genomic profiling: the critical importance of genotype frequency http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3740/ Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3740/ Childhood screening for familial hypercholesterolaemia proposed http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3733/ Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3733/ Theoretical analysis stresses importance of sample size in genome-wide association studies http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3627/ Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3627/ New FDA guidance on pharmacogenetic and genetic tests http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3619/ Sat, 18 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3619/ Lone Senator blocks US Genetic Nondiscrimination Act http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3613/ Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3613/ Royal Society supports research on human-animal hybrid embryos http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3563/ Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3563/ Calls to save Commons Science Committee http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3548/ Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3548/ Potential harm from 'PGD tourism' http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3513/ Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3513/ DeCODE launches gene test for stroke risk http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3501/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3501/ 'Telling Stories' resource for genetics education http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3499/ Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3499/ NIH Roadmap leads to genomics http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3497/ Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3497/ Limitations of BRCA mutation prediction models for women with early onset breast cancer and no family history http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3483/ Sat, 30 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3483/ Gates Foundation funds new institute to monitor global public health http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3457/ Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3457/ Competences for new genetics roles in health services http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3453/ Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3453/ New UK biomarker research initiative http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3452/ Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3452/ Genomics bibliography for philosophers and social scientists http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3450/ Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3450/ American Heart Association statement on genetics and genomics http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3437/ Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3437/ Surprises from ENCODE http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3434/ Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3434/ Study aims to chart DNA variation across Britain http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3433/ Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3433/ Discrimination Law Review outlines proposals for a single Equality Bill for Great Britain http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3432/ Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3432/ modENCODE project to study functional DNA elements in model organisms http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3421/ Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3421/ Funding for Quebec CARTaGENE project http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3417/ Fri, 08 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3417/ Genome-wide study identifies gene variants associated with six common diseases http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3415/ Thu, 07 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3415/ Cardiac specialists criticise lack of services for sudden cardiac death syndromes http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3409/ Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3409/ UK Biobank Ethics and Governance Council reports on its work http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3371/ Thu, 31 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3371/ Rapid, high-throughput detection of Fragile X carriers claimed suitable for population screening http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3358/ Fri, 18 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3358/ Study will gauge reactions to DNA testing for susceptibility to common disease http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3357/ Wed, 16 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3357/ More Type 2 diabetes susceptibility genes http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3356/ Mon, 14 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3356/ Controversial PGD licence for genetic condition that impairs eye movement http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3319/ Fri, 11 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3319/ Common gene variant substantially increases heart attack risk, but rush to develop a test is premature http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3314/ Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3314/ EU Advanced Therapies regulation clears European Parliament http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3313/ Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3313/ US advisory group outlines policy issues raised by large population cohort studies http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3306/ Tue, 08 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3306/ US advisory group seeks comments on pharmacogenomics report http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3305/ Fri, 04 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3305/ EuroGentest draft recommendations on genetic counselling http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3303/ Wed, 02 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3303/ Study casts doubt on candidate genes for heart disease http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3301/ Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3301/ European human embryonic stem cell registry http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3296/ Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3296/ New drug has potential to treat a range of genetic diseases http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3289/ Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3289/ Launch of UK National Stem Cell Network http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3291/ Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3291/ Inactivation of specific tumour genes may increase effectiveness of chemotherapy drugs http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3268/ Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3268/ US Senators urge regulation of "home brew" genetic tests http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3267/ Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3267/ The Human Variome Project http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3263/ Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3263/ New light on autism genomics http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3261/ Mon, 16 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3261/ Strong emphasis on genomics in MRC translational medicine centres http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3232/ Mon, 02 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3232/ Cardiovascular health is best in offspring of the oldest parents http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3229/ Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3229/ Biobank large-scale recruiting underway in Manchester http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3203/ Mon, 26 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3203/ US healthcare provider plans large genetics research programme http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3201/ Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3201/ Antenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome: new evidence and current practice http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3190/ Tue, 20 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3190/ Primary Care Genetics Society launched http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3185/ Mon, 12 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/3185/ Launch of international network for genomics and population health: GraPH-Int http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/2520/ Mon, 12 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/2520/ Genetics and reproductive decision-making: assessing the public’s views http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1873/ Thu, 04 Aug 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1873/ Community genetic screening for hereditary haemochromatosis http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1732/ Thu, 30 Jun 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1732/ Genetic thrombophilia and pregnancy complications http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/646/ Thu, 05 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/646/ European Parliament adopts human tissue directive http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1221/ Mon, 16 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1221/ Strengthening and rationalising molecular genetic testing in the UK http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1207/ Mon, 16 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1207/ UK Genetic Testing Network publishes DNA test directory http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1227/ Mon, 16 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1227/ Sudden unexplained death: implications for families http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1217/ Mon, 16 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1217/ NICE guidance recommends universal antenatal Down’s screening http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1212/ Mon, 16 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1212/ US Senate passes bill outlawing “genetic discrimination” http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1194/ Mon, 16 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1194/ United Nations deadlocked on cloning ban http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1196/ Mon, 16 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1196/ Genetics education for health professionals: developing a national strategy http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1178/ Fri, 13 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1178/ Department of Health invites bids for NHS Genetics and Education Development Centre http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1181/ Mon, 16 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1181/ UK Biobank publishes ethics and governance plans http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1182/ Mon, 16 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1182/ Reporting health risks responsibly http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1183/ Mon, 16 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1183/ Population genomics projects get together http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1184/ Mon, 16 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1184/ Schools events to celebrate "year of the gene" http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1185/ Mon, 16 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1185/ New assessment of screening for fragile X syndrome http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1189/ Mon, 16 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1189/ Human Genetics Commission to investigate regulation of paternity testing http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1186/ Mon, 16 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1186/ Genetic basis of kidney disease http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1176/ Fri, 13 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1176/ EU ethics group advises against use of genetic testing in the workplace http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1173/ Fri, 13 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1173/ Prediction of therapeutic response in breast cancer patients - genetic tumour profiling http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1177/ Fri, 13 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1177/ Consultation on Code of Practice for UK Stem Cell Bank http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1172/ Fri, 13 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1172/ New report urges Department of Health to take an active role in policy for intellectual property rights and genetics http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1175/ Fri, 13 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1175/ European Commission proposes rules for EU funding of embryonic stem cell research http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1168/ Fri, 13 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1168/ First UK human embryonic stem cells http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1174/ Fri, 13 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1174/ UNESCO moves towards declaration on human genetic data http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1169/ Fri, 13 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1169/ Pharmacogenetics: what information do we need? http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1170/ Fri, 13 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1170/ Council of Europe draft Protocol on biomedical research http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1171/ Fri, 13 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1171/ Government responds to Human Genetics Commission's report on genetic information http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1159/ Fri, 13 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1159/ UK Government publishes White Paper on genetics in the NHS http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1160/ Fri, 13 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1160/ Europe's Council of Ministers approves Commission's amendments to draft Directive on human cells and tissues for therapeutic use http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1161/ Fri, 13 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1161/ Finding the genes that influence blood pressure http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1167/ Fri, 13 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1167/ Baby selected to be a tissue match for sibling is born in the UK http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1162/ Fri, 13 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1162/ Australian inquiry on genetic information publishes final report http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1163/ Fri, 13 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1163/ Roslin Institute granted licence for human embryonic stem cell research http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1164/ Fri, 13 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1164/ Government defends Medical Research Council http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1165/ Fri, 13 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1165/ US expected to ban use of genetic tests by insurers and employers http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1166/ Fri, 13 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1166/ Appeal Court judgment in the Hashmi case http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1153/ Fri, 13 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1153/ Website for Centre for Medical Genetics and Policy http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1155/ Fri, 13 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1155/ Biobank hub and spokes announced – as controversy continues http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1154/ Fri, 13 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1154/ Down syndrome screening policy review and consultation http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1156/ Fri, 13 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1156/ Department of Health issues interim guidance on use of human tissues and organs http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1158/ Fri, 13 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1158/ Long-term, low dose warfarin for preventing recurrence of thromboembolism – no added value for genetic testing http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1152/ Fri, 13 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1152/ Balancing public benefits from scientific research against intellectual property rights: Royal Society reports http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1141/ Fri, 13 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1141/ Human genome 99% complete, so where do we go from here? – a view from the NHGRI http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1142/ Fri, 13 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.phgfoundation.org/news/1142/