Genomics England

30/09/2026

In our latest episode of Behind the Genes, our guests explore how Black communities are being served in health research, and what needs to change to build trust and improve representation, so that healthcare innovations of the future benefit everyone.

Listen on your favourite podcast app or on our website: https://www.genomicsengland.co.uk/podcasts/how-are-we-serving-black-communities-in-health-research

28/09/2026

Genomic research should reflect everyone. The Generation Study is a long-term research study. We want to understand if we can improve how we diagnose and treat genetic conditions by looking at the DNA of newborn babies. This study is free and optional.

Watch the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gba6fvCM_oI

24/09/2026

Join us on 5 November, 12:00-13:30, to hear key findings from Genomics, Healthcare and You, a nationwide engagement programme commissioned by Genomics England.

More than 300 people from across England shared their views on the future of genomics in adult healthcare, helping to inform the development of a new research study announced in the Government's 10 Year Health Plan, as well as Genomics England's wider strategy.

The webinar will explore what people told us about the opportunities, concerns and considerations for the future of genomics in healthcare.

Find out more and register: https://www.genomicsengland.co.uk/events/genomics-healthcare-and-you

23/09/2026

The Research Environment is an online space that allows researchers to access de-identified data volunteered by participants.

Read our latest blog to learn how researchers get approved for access, the impact their research can have, and how participant's data is kept safe, linked below.

https://ow.ly/LkAg50ZQ11X

17/09/2026

How does participant data enable research?

Data volunteered by participants helps researchers learn more about our genes and our health. In this blog you'll learn:
- How participant data is used in genomic research
- How data is protected and used responsibly
- How one participant's data can contribute to multiple research projects

Read the blog:

Participants with data in the National Genomic Research Library have had a huge impact on research. Read the blog to learn more about this impact, and the…

16/09/2026

What is equity in healthcare?

Sasha Henriques, Director of Equity Assurance at Genomics England, joins our latest Genomics 101 episode to explain.

Genomics 101's are our bitesize podcast episodes, all less than 10 minutes long, which explain terms you may come across in genomics.

Listen via your favourite podcast app or on our website: https://ow.ly/HaGh50ZOazc

12/09/2026

The Generation Study is a free and optional research study. We want to understand if we can improve how we diagnose and treat genetic conditions by looking at the DNA of newborn babies.

Many people are under-represented in research, including people from Black communities. This video highlights the importance of being part of the story, to help improve genetic testing for everyone in the future.

Watch the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gba6fvCM_oI

07/09/2026

Are you a parent navigating a rare condition diagnosis?

Unique and NHS South East Genomic Medicine Service are hosting a webinar on Wednesday 16 September, 12:00 - 13:00, to launch their new guide: Finding Your Way: A Parent’s Guide to Rare Disease.

Participant Panel members Adam Clatworthy and Melanie Dixon helped write the guide, and in the webinar will share their personal experiences and journeys to finding the right support following their children’s rare disease diagnoses.

Register for the online event:

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02/09/2026

AI is increasingly being explored across healthcare, but what could it mean for cancer treatment?

In this clip from our most recent episode of Behind the Genes, our guests discuss whether AI could help develop cancer vaccines and highlight some of the questions that need to be considered along the way.

Listen to the full episode to hear more about how cancer vaccine research is progressing with help from AI and genomics: https://ow.ly/uWbh50ZFwxY

26/08/2026

Could cancer vaccines change the way we treat cancer?

In our latest episode of Behind the Genes, we explore how cancer vaccines are being developed to help the immune system recognise and target cancer cells.

We discuss how mRNA vaccines can help the immune system to recognise cancer, how AI could speed up the development of these highly personalised treatments, and how the NHS Cancer Vaccine Launchpad is helping more people access clinical trials.

Listen on your favourite podcast app or on our website: https://ow.ly/v95750ZFwy7