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Functional genomicsPolicy briefingAcross these two policy briefings, we outline what functional genomics is, the approaches used in this field and explore the potential impact of functional genomics on clinical medicine.
Somatic genome editing: an overviewPolicy briefingThree briefings examining somatic genome editing, the potential clinical impact of this technology, and the ethical and regulatory considerations surrounding current and future use in healthcare.
Black box medicine and transparencyReportA series of reports each examining a different aspect of the problem of human interpretability of machine learning in healthcare and research. In clarifying the requirements for transparency and explanation we aim to improve patient and public trust in these technologies. This work was made possible with funding from the Wellcome Trust.
Developments in long-read sequencingPolicy briefingA series of briefings explaining the benefits and challenges long-read sequencing in research and in the clinic
Environmental human genomicsResearchClimate change and new trends in human behaviour are likely to both exacerbate existing environmental risks, and create new ones. In the environmental human genomics project we are investigating
climate and related environmental factors and how they interact with the human genome to influence people's health.
Review of genomic technologies for NHS ScotlandCase 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