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BlogHost genomics and COVID-19: where are we now?Monday October 25, 2021COVID-19 can have severe effects on even apparently low-risk individuals, and it has become clear that host factors affecting the risk of infection and disease progression include genomics.
BlogCOPI notices extended until March 2022Monday September 27, 2021The quiet extension by the UK Government of measures for lawful processing of confidential patient information for COVID-19 purposes is likely to have been welcomed by researchers.
BlogEconomies of scale: Genetically-targeted therapiesWednesday September 15, 2021The genomics revolution has given us an exceptional understanding of what genes do, how they are expressed (turned on or off), and what happens when they don’t work as they should.
BlogWhat does ‘good governance’ look like for genome editing?Wednesday July 21, 2021PHG Policy Analyst, Tanya Brigden, usefully summarises the recommendations for the WHO's considerations towards genome editing
BlogExpanding the public and patient role in medical regulationTuesday July 6, 2021A recent consultation by the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) indicates a welcome new direction for public and patient involvement (PPI).
BlogMaking the UK a science superpower – will policy moves pay off for health?Monday June 28, 2021The recent and abrupt change in Secretary of State for Health for the UK has overshadowed some very significant policy developments over the last week.
BlogCalls to review regulation of direct-to-consumer genetic testingTuesday June 22, 2021Excellent new report from Science and Technology Committee, which is gratifyingly in line with our own recommendations.
BlogPutting Genome UK into practice: genomic healthcare strategy implementationTuesday May 18, 2021Implementation plans for the UK’s landmark Genome UK strategy have been released, with specific commitments for all the major players in genomics research and healthcare revealed.
BlogBringing order to polygenic score reportingWednesday April 14, 2021Inconsistencies in the way polygenic score models are reported could delay their introduction into healthcare.
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