We work with policy-makers, clinicians, academia and industry to develop future-focused healthcare strategies for safe and suitable use of innovations, such as diagnostics, genome editing and regenerative medicines. Only through understanding the benefits - and complexities - of genomics-based innovations and other 'omics sciences can we help everyone benefit from great science.
Genomics into health
As genomic experts, we have a comprehensive understanding of how innovative technologies can contribute to more effective healthcare
BlogCOG-UK: is it meeting expectations?
As the UK went into its first pandemic lockdown the Government launched one of the world’s largest COVID-19 virus sequencing projects. How is it doing?
BlogFurther genetic clues to severe COVID-19
New research published in Nature has revealed important genetic causes of the most severe forms of COVID-19 disease.
BlogA new era for vaccine development?
The approval of this mRNA-based vaccine could herald a new era for vaccine design and efficacy.
ExplainerPandemic in the genomic era
Genomics is proving its worth in the battle against infectious disease, including COVID-19.
BlogFunctional genomics: an application for rare disease?
Functional genomics uses data from genomics and other ‘omics technologies to better understand how genes work and the implications for human health.
BlogPathogen genomics initiative to boost disease control in Africa
Africa Pathogen Genomics Initiative to strengthen laboratory networks and public health surveillance across Africa
BlogNew approaches for early cancer detection
A new paper provides an intriguing update on recent efforts to develop blood tests to detect cancer early, by analysing ctDNA