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BlogClosing the genomic data diversity gap: lessons from South AsiaThursday May 8, 2025The GenomeIndia Project has opened its genetic database to researchers worldwide, a critical step towards closing the genomic data diversity gap.
BlogFirst do no harm: shaping health AI governance in a changing global landscapeThursday April 17, 2025The PHG Foundation Humanities team examines trends and challenges in health AI governance
BlogDelivering diagnosis for prenatal medicine – lessons from implementation of a national serviceThursday April 3, 2025National implementation of a new service can be a complex and challenging process. The EXPRESS study sought to convey the required changes for a new prenatal medicine service.
BlogMetagenomic sequencing in public health – can long read sequencing be used to tackle antimicrobial resistance?Monday March 10, 2025Long read sequencing can increase the accuracy when identifying pathogens or presence of drug resistance. This data offers exciting opportunities, especially in the push towards clinical diagnostics and surveillance for antimicrobial resistance.
BlogData: the catalyst for health and climate action Friday February 28, 2025Both health and climate change are highly complex issues, characterized by numerous interdependencies and multifaceted impacts, making their integration challenging but essential. Chantal Babb de Villiers examines the issues
BlogPolicy, governance, ethics: refreshing the PHG Foundation’s strategic focusMonday February 17, 2025We want to make science work for health but we also want science that works for health. Here's how.
BlogPioneering change: how pharmacogenomics is shaping healthcareWednesday February 5, 2025 Pharmacogenomics - tailoring drug treatments to individuals based on their genetics - is on the cusp of transforming drug prescribing
NewsAI – doing more with less in the NHSTuesday February 4, 2025AI and its potential impact on genomics research and clinical practice was peppered throughout this year's Festival of Genomics
NewsWorld’s first gene editing therapy now in the UK for sickle cell diseaseFriday January 31, 2025For many years, treatment options for sickle cell have been limited, focusing mainly on managing symptoms and preventing complications. The approval by NICE of Exa-cel provides new hope for people living with the disease.
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