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The Practical Application of Genomics

Thu, 13 Mar 2025

Virtual, Online

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A clinician’s guide: Improving diagnosis, treatment and outcomes through genomic medicine


Chaired by Dr Tootie Bueser, Director for Nursing & Midwifery, South East Genomic Medicine Service Alliance, Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, NIHR Senior Clinical Research Practitioner, King’s College London, this conference will focus on the transformative role of genomics in enhancing clinical practice and patient care. The event will provide an update on how genomic medicine can be used now in your clinical practice to improve early diagnosis, more precise diagnosis, more effective treatments, fewer adverse reactions, and demonstrate eligibility for clinical trials and prognostic/preventative approaches. The sessions will provide practical guidance on how you can embed genomics into your service and will explore the ethical challenges and how you support patients who have received a genomically-informed diagnoses. Participants will gain valuable insights into integrating genomic knowledge into everyday practice, leading to improved patient outcomes and innovative treatment approaches.

“Our vision is that the power of genomics in predicting, preventing and diagnosing disease, and targeting treatment is accessible to all as part of routine care in the NHS.”

Accelerating Genomic Medicine in the NHS

“The NHS is a recognised world-leader in genomics and plays a central role in this research. The NHS was the first healthcare system in the world to offer whole genome sequencing (WGS) as part of routine care. WGS is a genomic test that generates data on a person’s entire set of DNA and is currently offered on the NHS for seriously ill children with a suspected rare genetic disorder, all children with cancer, and adults suffering from certain conditions or cancers.”

NHS England October 2024

This conference will enable you to:

  • Gain insights into how the practical application of genomics can enhance clinical practices and improve patient outcomes

  • Reflect on a lived experience perspective

  • Learn from exemplary practices that utilize genomics to enhance diagnosis, treatment, and overall patient outcomes

  • Stay updated on national developments and advancements in the field

  • Understand referral criteria and how to request genetic testing for your patients

  • Develop your skills in understanding clinical indications for genomic testing and embedding comprehensive genomic testing within end-to-end clinical pathways

  • Understand how you can improve the use of precision treatments and optimising the use of medicines through genomics

  • Examine case studies in rare diseases, cancer and maternity

  • Identify essential strategies for the routine implementation of genomics in clinical settings

  • Ensure you are up to date with pharmacogenomics and personalized prescribing

  • Improve support for patients with a genomically informed diagnosis

  • Understand the ethical considerations and challenges

  • Self assess and reflect on your own practice

  • Supports CPD professional development and acts as revalidation evidence. This course provides 5 Hrs training for CPD subject to peer group approval for revalidation purposes

Speakers include:

Dr Tootie Bueser

Director for Nursing & Midwifery, South East Genomic Medicine Service Alliance
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Ms Rachel Palmer

Clinical Pharmacy Lead
NHS South West

Roberta Rizzo

Principal Genetic Counsellor
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

Harriet Etheredge

Genomics England

Exhibition & Sponsorship Packages

This conference offers a valuable opportunity for industry suppliers to personally meet with their target audience where they will have time to talk and demonstrate the benefits of their products. High quality specialist audiences make having a presence at our events a highly targeted and cost effective marketing channel.

Why Exhibit?

Having a presence at this event will give you the opportunity to:

  • Demonstrate your product, system or service
  • Network and engage with your key audience  
  • Generate new business leads
  • Gain exposure for your brand and raise the profile of your organisation
  • Understand the current needs of your audience and challenges they’re facing
  • Update your knowledge of national policy and local developments  

Enquire

Contact Sarah Jane for exhibition and sponsorship prices, or to discuss a tailored package to suit your needs and budget.

Fee Options

Virtual NHS, Schools, Care and Public Sector

£295.00

(£354.00)

Virtual Voluntary sector & charities

£250.00

(£300.00)

Virtual Commercial organisations

£495.00

(£594.00)

(Prices in brackets include VAT)

Discounts

Additional delegate discount:

A discount of 15% will be applied to fees for any extra delegates.

Online discount:

A discount of 10% will be applied if you pay using the website.

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