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
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.
Explainer Microbiome analysis and manipulation
27 July 2021
A short overview of the potential healthcare uses of understanding the microbiome
Blog A vision for the future of clinical research
26 March 2021
Dr Philippa Brice dissects new UK government guidance on plans for the future of clinical research across the country.
Blog Using signs and symbols to improve the care of people with dementia
3 February 2021
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
Explainer What is transcriptomics?
1 December 2020
A short overview of the potential healthcare uses of transcriptomics
Research Innovations for health
18 November 2020
We have a special interest in genomics, but there are other technologies that could change the way we manage our health
Briefing Functional genomics
22 September 2020
Functional genomics uses data from genomics and other ‘omics technologies to better understand how genes work and the implications for human health.
Briefing Functional genomics in clinical medicine
22 September 2020
Functional genomics approaches could be useful particularly for rare disease and cancer to support interpretation of genomic information