A celebratory event marking the success of the 100,000 Genomes Project took place in London earlier this week, following the announcement on 5 December from Health Secretary Matt Hancock that the 100,000 Genomes Project had reached its goal of sequencing 100,000 whole genomes from NHS patients. To mark the occasion, Genomics England and NHS England invited staff, patients and […]
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Government target to map 5 million genomes
The Rt Hon Matt Hancock MP announced earlier this month the government’s aspiration to map five million genomes in the UK over the next five years. The West Suffolk MP, who was appointed Secretary of State for Health and Social Care in July, said: “I’m proud to announce we are expanding our 100,000 Genomes Project […]
CUH wins tender for regional NHS genomic hub
NHS England has selected Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) as one of seven national genomic laboratory hubs. The hubs will provide patients across England with access to the latest genome testing for rare disease, cancer and other conditions. Each hub is responsible for coordinating genomic testing in the NHS in their respective areas. For CUH, this […]