Paediatricians and Neonatologists from East of England and East Midlands are invited to join this event to discuss the taking and drawing of family history with a number of ‘patients’/cases presented by the Clinical Genetics Team. During this session you will: Hear examples of how to take family history View a demonstration of drawing a pedigree […]
Genetics is complex, and talk of genetics, and even science, can turn many people off from engaging with clinicians or self-management of their conditions. Findacure is teaming up with charity Breaking Down Barriers to deliver an informative webinar on understanding genetics in the rare disease field. This webinar will: Highlight the role of genetics […]
Come together with like minded professionals who have a passion to ensure no one is left behind. Hear from organisations who are leading the way in engaging with our diverse and multi-cultural society, the importance of the language used, developments in genetics and how health inequalities can have a devastating impact on the lives of […]
An online event to find out about a nationwide public dialogue on the implications of using whole genome sequencing for newborn screening. One hundred and thirty members of the public from around the UK have taken part in a dialogue about the implications for the NHS and society of using whole genome sequencing for newborn […]
The eleventh webinar in The genetics of… series from the Royal Society of Medicine. This webinar will equip attendees with the clinical skills required to help patients presenting with common genetic situations. Frequent challenges for primary care workers include identifying higher cancer risks in patients, spotting a child with a rare disease and understanding consumer genetic test reports. This hour-long webinar will provide […]
NORD Rare Diseases and Orphan Products Breakthrough Summit is back on 18 & 19 October 2021 offering a two-day virtual programme. The summit will discuss the latest updates on: rare disease diagnosis and research genetics and genomics drug development and patient engagement FDA oversight A limited number of free passes may be available to patient […]
This webinar aims to explore the issues and management of risks related to endogamy and consanguinity and will highlight new advances in pre-natal screening protocols. Consanguineous marriage is still practiced by over 30% of the world's population and in some areas, the prevalence is as high as 60%. Advances in next-generation gene sequencing have led […]
This webinar is part of the popular Genetics of webinar series and will provide an interesting update on the genetic origins of intellectual disability, as well as explore what challenges remain in this area. Our speakers will explore what research is required after a genetic diagnosis of intellectual disability and what families would value the most from the […]
Are you a young person interested in finding out more about genomics and health, or affected by a rare or genetic condition? Chromosomes! Dr Andrew Fry, Clinical Senior Lecturer in Medical Genetics, Cardiff University An Introduction to Pharmacogenomics Sophie Harding, Pharmacogenomics Lead, Royal Pharmaceutical Society of GB Medics4Rare Diseases Lucy McKay, CEO Medics4RareDiseases Everyone is […]
FREE to attend, RAREfest22 is a public-facing, rare disease inspired festival featuring interactive talks, demos and exhibits, film and art showcasing ground-breaking science, visionary technology and pioneering organisations improving lives and bringing hope to those living with rare conditions. An award-winning festival that is as UNIQUE as the patients it champions. Featuring the brightest minds […]
