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Can genomics help tackle the obesity epidemic?Case study Our report on the genomics of obesity includes a critical review of the research into the genetics of obesity, the public health benefit and clinical utility of whole genome sequencing for obese patients.
The challenges of data sharingCase studyWith the Association of Clinical Genetics Science (ACGS) we examined the challenges to data sharing in healthcare and set out priorities for policy development.
Delivering safer antenatal testingCase studyPHG Foundation recognised the potential of NIPT to improve antenatal care but also saw the many ethical issues it raised.
Embedding genomics in the UK health systemCase studyThe 2020 Clinical genome analysis evidence review from PHG Foundation fed directly into strategic planning for the design and provision of clinical genetic services in Scotland
Long read technologies – the next frontier of clinical genome sequencing?BlogAs genomic medicine becomes further established in the NHS, a new generation of sequencers capable of reading exceptionally long stretches of DNA is causing a stir in genomics research.
Improving risk prediction for cancerCase studyOur 2014 report, Stratified Screening for Cancer urges policy and decision makers to prepare for the introduction of risk-stratified screening for breast and prostate cancers.
Next steps in the sequenceCase studyThe 2020 Clinical genome analysis evidence review from PHG Foundation fed directly into strategic planning for the design and provision of clinical genetic services in Scotland
The NHS App, good for patients, good for the NHS?BlogJeremy Hunt challenged NHS Digital to deliver access to eight digital services through a single patient app by the end of 2018.
Preparing for clinical genome sequencingCase studyThe PHG Foundation continues to advocate, inform and support the development of policy on genomics and 'omics technologies in clinical and public health services.