Genomics England

09/01/2026

New research including data from the National Genomic Research Library has identified five new genetic causes of retinitis pigmentosa, a form of sight loss. These discoveries could provide a genetic diagnosis for thousands of people who previously had no answer, with over 150 individuals already receiving a diagnosis as a result of this work.

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08/01/2026

Registration is now open for our Research Summit, taking place on Tuesday, 23 June 2026 at the Business Design Centre in London.

This year's focus is on innovation and next-generation technologies, talks will showcase the breakthroughs shaping clinical care today and the innovations that will define the future.

Get your ticket: https://ow.ly/fZUt50XSsaw

31/12/2025

In this special end-of-year episode of Behind the Genes, Sharon Jones and Rich Scott, Chief Executive Officer of Genomics England, reflect on the past year at Genomics England and look ahead to what the future holds.

The episode explores how genomic research is already making a difference for families, with thousands of diagnoses returned to the National Health Service, progress in understanding rare conditions and cancer, and the continued learning from the Generation Study, which is exploring whether whole genome sequencing at birth could help identify treatable conditions earlier.

It also highlights the importance of trust, consent, and participant involvement, showing how families’ experiences help guide research and the future of care.

Listen on your favourite podcast app, or on our website: https://ow.ly/ZTqw50XQxNN

29/12/2025

What is multiomics?

In genomics research, no single type of data can tell the whole story. Multiomics is an approach that looks across multiple different biological layers to understand how health and conditions develop, progress and respond to treatment.

23/12/2025

Participants are at the heart of what we do at Genomics England. Their stories show how genomic testing and research can impact lives, from helping families understand rare conditions, to shaping new treatments and care.

Discover experiences, journeys, and insights from participants and their families: https://www.genomicsengland.co.uk/patients-participants/stories

22/12/2025

This year, we shared updates on groundbreaking research, new discoveries, and initiatives that are helping to shape the future of genomics and healthcare.

Swipe through to revisit some of the news stories from 2025 and see how genomics is making an impact.

Read more on our website: https://www.genomicsengland.co.uk/news

19/12/2025

This year, our blogs covered a wide range of topics, from explaining genomics and hearing from the Participant Panel, to highlighting new research and the people behind our work.

Swipe through to revisit some of our most read blogs from 2025.

Read our blogs on our website: https://www.genomicsengland.co.uk/blog

18/12/2025

Throughout the year, our podcasts explored how genomics is shaping healthcare, from patient and participant experiences and rare conditions, to advances in research.

Swipe through the images below to revisit some of our most popular episodes from 2025.

Listen to all episodes on your favourite podcast app, or on our website: https://ow.ly/tZhk50XLnes

17/12/2025

How can genomics help us understand cancer?

Dr Katie Snape, principal clinician at Genomics England, cancer geneticist and a specialist in inherited cancer, joins our latest Genomics 101 episode to explain.

Genomics 101's are our bitesized podcast episodes, all less than 10 minutes long, which help explain terms you may come across within genomics.

Listen on your favourite podcast app or on our website: https://ow.ly/vt8Y50XKKtM

11/12/2025

The Participant Panel ensures research participants' lived experience and perspectives shape our work at Genomics England. Panel members advise on our programmes, policies and communications, so participants' interests are at the heart of everything we do.

Read more about the Panel and their work: https://www.genomicsengland.co.uk/patients-participants/participant-panel

05/12/2025

In this past episode, we looked at how patient communities can help drive progress in rare condition research. From driving gene therapy developments to strengthening collaboration across families, clinicians and researchers.

Listen on your favourite podcast app or on our website: https://ow.ly/82nV50XBYpG

25/11/2025

This episode of Behind the Genes offered a look inside the Generation Study, with perspectives from both a participating parent, Rachel, and the clinical team supporting families at her local hospital.

Available on all major podcast platforms, and on our website: https://ow.ly/K1OJ50X7SJg