Programme News October 2023

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The CPI: A new framework to identify workforce education needs

As the use of genomics becomes more widespread across all areas of healthcare, it is important to develop a common approach to the training and education of NHS professionals. To meet this need, the Genomics Education Programme has developed the Clinical Pathway Initiative (CPI). Each CPI project is built around a clinical pathway where genomic testing is being embedded. Each pathway is broken into component steps, and the relevant competencies required for each step are identified. Education resources to support each competency are then suggested. Find out more about the CPI and the first completed pathway.

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GeNotes Pharmacogenetics is now live!

Pharmacogenomics has the potential to revolutionise the way we deliver personalised medicine across the NHS. To help facilitate this, the National Genomics Education programme has expanded its flagship educational resource GeNotes to include a brand-new pharmacogenomics collection, which joins other existing specialties. Whether you’re with a patient in clinic, or you’ve found a moment to reflect on a tricky case, GeNotes is here to help.

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Resource of the month: Rare Disease Education Hub

Launched on Rare Disease Day 2022, our rare disease education hub aims to help healthcare professionals better understand rare disease and support patients and families in their care. The hub features an introduction to the different types of rare disease, a brief look at the impact of genomics on diagnosis and a variety of patient stories. The resource also signposts to other opportunities for health professionals who would like to learn more.

Cambridge Rare Disease Network Summit

The sixth-annual Cambridge Rare Disease Network event, RAREsummit23, will take place at the Wellcome Genome Campus on 12 October. The event brings together patients, advocates, experts and leaders to discuss the challenges faced by people affected by rare diseases and to work together to bring about change. Visit the event page for tickets and information.

NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme

Applications are now open for the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme. Delivered by Anglia Ruskin University, and part of the Accelerated Access Collaborative, the programme is open to both clinical and non-clinical NHS staff and has supported more than 1,000 innovators to develop their ideas to date. Find out more or submit your application on the web page.

Personalised Medicine for Paediatricians

Great Ormond Street (GOSH) is hosting a one-day virtual course on 23 November. The course will blend interactive lectures and workshops facilitated by the GOSH Clinical Genetics Service. It will cover the essentials of personalised medicine and how to use genomic information to support and inform personalised paediatric care. For more information or to register, visit the event page.

Genomics in Paediatrics autumn festival

The South East Genomic Medicine Service is hosting a virtual Genomics Autumn Festival on children’s medicine on 19 October 12 - 2pm. Hear from the experts and join in discussions about the latest developments in genomics in paediatrics, including newborn screening, rapid whole genome sequencing and personalised treatment. Visit the event page for more details and to sign up.

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