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Technology and humanity in healthcare: the Topol ReviewBlogThe eagerly awaited Topol Review for Health Education England has been released, PHG Foundation's Philippa Brice considers the recommendations.
Proposals for paid-for NHS genome sequencing serviceBlogComments made by the UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock over plans for the NHS to offer paid-for genomic sequencing to healthy people who will agree to share the data produced have been widely reported this week.
Making sense of newborn genome sequencesBlogSince the advent of cheaper whole genome sequencing there has been much discussion and debate on whether we should routinely sequence all babies shortly after birth.
Genome edited babies: An unexpected realityBlogInternationally, there is a general agreement that genome editing of human embryos is not ready for the clinic.
Genetic information about disease risks – does knowledge empower?BlogMany factors influence a person’s risk of developing diseases such as cancer and heart disease, of which our genes are but one.
Rethinking vaccination with RNA vaccinesBlogDeveloping effective flu vaccines is a major annual challenge. Can RNA vaccines help us do better against this and other major diseases?
What can personalised health technologies offer ‘healthy’ adults?BlogHow could new technologies help Chloe to change her health behaviours? Read the update from the final My Healthy Future life stage workshop.
Making the most of data for personalised medicineBlogData is a common theme across many of the technologies covered in our recent report - Dr Sobia Raza examines the implications
Artificial intelligence policy as a contact sportPast eventThe 2024 WYNG-Hatton lecture from one of the masters of policy influencing, Dr Eric Meslin, considered why bioethics and governance need to up their game in the health sector
Regulating algorithms in healthcare: IP and liabilityBlog2018 is the year the UK has consolidated its developing AI healthcare industry.