Genomics, Public Trust and Engagement “Genomics” – a scientific term previously considered most relevant to scientific research, is now a … More
Category: Social Science
I:DNA – an immersive exploration into the view of people living with genetic conditions
This multi-sensory art installation moves online In 2019, the Imagining Futures research by Prof Felicity Boardman, a professor in medicine … More
So Much More Than Just a Test, the introductory film to the Voices of Genetic Counsellors short documentary series, is an official selection for the 2020 Imagine Science Film Festival
Placing the role of Genetic Counsellors in the Spotlight We are proud to share that So Much More Than Just … More
Genetic Counsellors: Walking on the genetics journey
Over the past three months the ‘Voice of Genetic Counsellors’ video series has enabled us to step into the shoes … More
Genetic Counsellors: Enabling Patients to Fostering Resilience
Turning patient stories into hope and resilience One of the main reasons people seek a genetic test is to establish … More
Addressing inclusion in genetic counselling
For patients receiving genetic counselling there is often a mixture of emotions and anxieties involved. The very purpose of this service is to help people make sense of who they are, what inherited risks they might face, or even come to terms with a difficult diagnosis.
Genomics and big data — who do we trust?
Genomic data is being produced in ever greater quantities, whether within our health services, in academic research projects, or by … More
Developing a genomics workforce for the future
The Topol Review, led by cardiologist, geneticist, and digital medicine researcher Dr Eric Topol and facilitated by Health Education England, … More
Articulating the contract between science and people: DNA data sharing
A new deal on data: are you with us? For most of us it is hard to unpick the various … More
DNA and Big Data: be part of the conversation
The Global Alliance for Genomics and Health (GA4GH) and the Wellcome Genome Campus have launched a new project to explore … More
Talking about genetics with children? Use Harry Potter
This guest blog comes from Jon Roberts again; doctoral student from Kings College London and Wellcome Genome Campus. See Jon’s … More
Cinema Magic for Engagement with Genomics
This guest blogpost comes from Jon Roberts, genetic counsellor and PhD student at KCL and Wellcome Genome Campus. Jon is … More
Socialising the Genome – how do we start a conversation about genomics?
How easy is it to strike up a conversation about genomics? Geno-what? Does the average person on the street know … More
DNA Sequencing – Can You Handle the Truth?
Having your genes studied is cheap (about $99) and easy (just spit here). And according to 23andMe (one of the … More
Channel 4 news article on Genomethics survey
Channel 4 news ran a newspiece in 2014 on our research all about what people want to know from their … More