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Blog Polygenic scores - from risk models to clinical assays
12 May 2022
Integration of polygenic scores (PGS) into clinical practice requires robust, validated mechanisms to generate these scores.
Blog Goldacre recommendations for making the most of health data for research
8 April 2022
The Goldacre review, 'Better, broader, safer: using health data for research and analysis' is a hard-hitting report with recommendations for enabling the proper use of NHS health and care data for research , to drive improvements in health and care
Blog Urgent policy priorities for cancer
7 April 2022
The House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee released a report warning NHS targets for early diagnosis of cancer will not be met.
News Explainers
5 April 2022
Our explainer documents and videos offer clarity on emerging technologies.
Blog Using genomics to improve drug prescribing
4 April 2022
A recent joint report has outlined guidance, barriers and opportunities around the use of pharmacogenomics.
Blog Genome UK: new four nations commitments to priority actions
18 March 2022
New commitments for UK-wide implementation of genomics have been announced that aim to accelerate research and drive healthcare innovation.
Blog NHS reform plans: prevention, personalisation and personal responsibility
14 March 2022
The Rt Hon Sajid Javid announced his vision for reform of the NHS, outlined in a speech at the Royal College of Physicians and writing in the Daily Telegraph.