Our history
2021
Next steps in the sequence: implementing Genome UK - PHG supports rollout of the National Genomics Healthcare Plan
2019
PHG appoints Senior Fellows
From hype to healthcare – PHG policy conference
2018
PHG becomes a linked exempt charity of the University of Cambridge
2017
Dr Mark Kroese appointed Director
Healthy futures: genomics and beyond – PHG policy conference
2016
Personalised healthcare: bringing the future into focus – PHG hosts international workshop
PHGU drafts and helps secure amendments to the EU General Data Protection Regulation
2015
Pathogen genomics into practice - PHG Foundation publishes landmark report on the genomics of infectious disease
2012
PHG celebrates fifteen years of making science work for health
2011
Next steps in the sequence – PHG releases world’s first report on the implications of using next-generation sequencing in clinical practice
2010
Genomic medicine – PHG leads independent response to House of Lords report
Public health in an era of genome-based and personalised medicine - PHG hosts international workshop
2009
PHG publishes groundbreaking report on the policy issues posed by non-invasive prenatal testing
2007
PHG Foundation established as an independent charity to succeed the PHGU
Genetics, healthcare and public policy – PHGU textbook published by Cambridge University Press
2005
Genome-based research and population health – PHGU hosts international workshop in Bellagio, Italy
2004
PHGU contributes to national and international developments in the evaluation of genetic tests
2003
Addressing genetics, delivering health – PHGU report for Department of Health and the Wellcome Trust
PHGU drafts and helps secure amendments to the Human Tissue Bill
2001
PHGU funded to establish the Cambridge Genetics Knowledge Park (CGKP)
2000
PHGU briefs the NHS Executive Board, Secretary of State for Health and Department of Health on genetics and health
1999
First Genetics and health policy course for NHS professionals run by PHGU
Genetics and health – Nuffield Trust Genetics Scenario Project in partnership with PHGU
1997
Public Health Genetics Unit (PHGU) established in Cambridge UK with founder and Director Dr Ron Zimmern