We focus on new and emerging scientific opportunities for health, such as the power of AI to harness the wealth of data generated by genomics and ‘omics technologies. Our analyses of the potential impact of such tools on health services and society let us provide practical and realistic policy guidance grounded in sound science, law and ethics alongside medical needs and human concerns.
Beyond genomics
New technologies are transforming how we tackle global health challenges, from infectious disease threats such as coronavirus, MRSA and Ebola to the burdens of cancer, heart disease and dementia
Research Looking to the future of health
We have a special interest in genomics, but there are other technologies that could change the way we manage our health
Report Artificial intelligence for genomic medicine
Looking beyond the hype, our report examines current uses of AI and where it might be heading
Blog Citizen generated data in a pandemic
Citizen generated data is being used to tackle the spread of coronavirus – but what are the ethical implications?
Explainer What is transcriptomics?
Understanding the transcriptome, including the role of many of the RNA molecules in the cell, is a daunting analytical challenge
BlogA vision for the future of clinical research
Dr Philippa Brice dissects new UK government guidance on plans for the future of clinical research across the country.
BlogUsing signs and symbols to improve the care of people with dementia
Hospital teams often need to quickly identify patients with e.g. dementia who may have extra care needs. But these tools can pose ethical dilemmas
ExplainerTranscriptomics
Whilst RNA-seq has the potential to itself be a powerful tool for diagnosing certain conditions, its utility in routine care is yet to be confirmed
ExplainerClinical proteome analysis
Understanding how the proteome differs between normal and disease states can help us explore disease mechanisms, and identify protein biomarkers that could aid disease diagnosis and prognosis.
Policy briefingFunctional genomics
Functional genomics uses data from genomics and other ‘omics technologies to better understand how genes work and the implications for human health.
Policy briefingFunctional genomics in clinical medicine
Functional genomics approaches could be useful particularly for rare disease and cancer to support interpretation of genomic information
ReportBlack box medicine and transparency
Examining the problem of human interpretability of machine learning in healthcare and research