Genomics England

ALT Parents holding babies and the text 'The study aims to improve our understanding of how to diagnose and treat rare genetic conditions by sequencing newborns’ genomes.'

ALT Parents holding babies and the text 'It will also support research into genetic conditions and explore the potential of storing a genome over a person’s lifetime.'

ALT Parents holding babies and the text 'Parents at participating NHS Trusts will be asked if they wish to join from approximately 20 weeks of pregnancy.'

ALT Parents holding babies and the text 'The study was designed in collaboration with the public, parents, healthcare professionals and people from the rare disease community.'

ALT Text on graphic reads: There are several factors that can affect the way our bodies respond to medicines Age, lifestyle, underlying health conditions, and even our DNA can all play a role

ALT Text on graphic reads: Genetic changes in certain genes can affect how we respond to certain medications Pharmacogenomics is the study of these genetic changes

ALT Text on graphic reads: Pharmacogenomic testing could help healthcare professionals make decisions about which medicines to prescribe a patient, based on their genes

ALT Behind the Genes logo above a bright blue banner announcing a new episode.

ALT Episode title 'Can we change the rules of medicine?' With the guest names listed 'Dr Dan O’Connor, Julia Vitarello, and Professor Rich Scott' on a dark background.

ALT Headshot of Nicola Marchbank against a light yellow background.

ALT Genomics, Healthcare and You webinar announcement, scheduled for 5 November 2026, 12:00 to 13:30 GMT. The background is blue and white and there is an image of people holding their hands up.

ALT Illustration of a diverse group of seven people, below text saying 'Genomics, Healthcare and You was a national engagement programme commissioned by Genomics England. Over 300 people across England shared their views on how genomic information could be used as part of routine healthcare in the future'.

ALT Illustration of a handshake, below the text 'Trust was the strongest and most consistent theme. People wanted reassurance that genomic information would be used responsibly, with robust safeguards around data access and governance. They also wanted transparent decisions about how genomic information would be used'.

ALT Illustration of a woman in a green shirt taking medication with a glass of water, below text saying 'Pharmacogenomics attracted particularly strong support. Many people saw value in using genomic information to help identify which medicines are likely to work best for different people, and reduce the risk of adverse reactions. People were also willing to receive risk information, as long as it could be acted upon.'

ALT Quote from Professor Rich Scott, CEO at Genomics England, saying 'People want transparency, robust safeguards and confidence that genomic information will be used responsibly. They want to know that the benefits of genomics will be shared fairly across society and that the NHS is ready to deliver on its promise. These insights will play an important role in shaping our future work, helping ensure that public perspectives remain at the heart of how genomics is developed and used in healthcare".

ALT Behind the Genes logo on a black background above a blue banner saying 'new episode'.

ALT Title of the episode 'How are we serving Black communities in health research?' and the episode guests 'Christella Matoko, Professor Segun Fatumo, Hazel Attua' in white writing on a black background.

ALT Webinar announcement on the topic of Genomics, Healthcare and You, scheduled for 5 November 2026, 12:00-13:30 GMT, hosted by Genomics England.

ALT Illustration of a computer with graphics to represent DNA sequencing results. Text above reads: 'What is the Research Environment?'. Tab in right hand corner reads, 'Genomics 101', indicating blog type.

ALT Text on graphic reads: The Research Environment is an online space that allows approved researchers to access de-identified data volunteered by participants

ALT Text on graphic reads: These participants may have joined studies such as the 100,000 Genomes Project, or may have had their DNA sequenced through the NHS Genomic Medicine Service

ALT Text on graphic reads: By analysing this data, researchers can learn more about how changes in our DNA affect our health, and how we can diagnose and treat people as best we can