The Generation Study is a ground-breaking research study in partnership with the NHS which will sequence the whole genomes of up to 100,000 newborn babies and look for 200 rare conditions in early childhood.
Find out more: ow.ly/RVuJ50TBVQf@DHSCgovuk@NHSEngland
ALT Parents holding babies and the text 'The study aims to improve our understanding of how to diagnose and treat rare genetic conditions by sequencing newborns’ genomes.'
ALT Parents holding babies and the text 'It will also support research into genetic conditions and explore the potential of storing a genome over a person’s lifetime.'
ALT Parents holding babies and the text 'Parents at participating NHS Trusts will be asked if they wish to join from approximately 20 weeks of pregnancy.'
ALT Parents holding babies and the text 'The study was designed in collaboration with the public, parents, healthcare professionals and people from the rare disease community.'
Registration closes tomorrow for our Research Summit.
Join researchers, clinicians, industry experts and participants on 23 June in London to explore the latest developments in genomics and healthcare.
Open to all, register now: genomicsresearchsummit.co.uk…#GERS2026
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ALT Attendees examining scientific posters displayed at the Genomics England Research Summit 2025.
ALT Attendees networking at the Genomics England Research Summit 2025.
Over 1,000 people have already registered for our Research Summit.
Join researchers, clinicians, industry experts and participants on 23 June in London to explore the latest developments in genomics and healthcare.
Register now, open to all: genomicsresearchsummit.co.uk…#GERS2026
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ALT Schedule for the Research Summit with keynote sessions, speaker talks, poster winner announcement, and networking reception.
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ALT Panel discussion on genomics synergies between NHS and the life sciences sector at the 2025 Research Summit, with an audience listening.
In genetics, a ‘carrier’ is a person who carries a gene that can cause a health condition, but is not directly affected by the condition themselves.
Learn more the latest Genomics 101 blog: ow.ly/zYps50Z9flZ#SickleCellAwareness
ALT Black illustration of a person's silhouette with a pink DNA molecule on their chest. Text above reads, "New: What is a carrier?". Light blue tab in top right hand corner reads, "Genomics 101," indicating blog type.
ALT Text on the graphic reads: "In genetics, a carrier is a person who carries a gene that can cause a health condition, but is not directly affected by the condition themselves"
ALT Text on the graphic reads: "Even though they have a condition-causing gene, they often don’t develop any symptoms of the condition, though this depends on the specific condition in question"
ALT Text on graphic reads: "Carriers can pass a condition-causing gene onto their children, just as they can pass on any other genes
Whether that child develops the condition depends on the gene they inherit from their other parent"
How can genomics help us understand rare conditions?
Jamie Ellingford, Lead Genomic Data Scientist for Rare Disease, joins our latest Genomics 101 episode to explain.
Listen via your favourite podcast app or on our website: ow.ly/j5PE50Z9Otm
Could genomics help transform health outcomes for adults?
Join this discussion at our Research Summit on 23 June to explore the opportunities, challenges and practical considerations of integrating genomics into routine adult care.
Register: ow.ly/qP5N50Z7WIW#GERS2026
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With less than 3 weeks to go, our Research Summit is fast approaching.
See the images below for some of the key talks to look out for, and explore the full programme on our website for more information.
View the programme and book your place: genomicsresearchsummit.co.uk…#GERS2026
ALT A list of 6 key talks on the Main stage at the Genomics England Research Summit 2026.
ALT A list of 6 key talks on the Discovery stage at the Genomics England Research Summit 2026.
ALT A list of 6 key talks on the Innovation stage at the Genomics England Research Summit 2026.
ALT A list of 6 key talks on the Behind the Genes stage at the Genomics England Research Summit 2026.
Last week, we were joined by midwife Jess and her baby, who are taking part in the Generation Study.
Hear about the role of midwives and how genomics is becoming part of maternity care.
Listen on your favourite podcast app or on our website: ow.ly/rnij50Z69SR
This month's training session will focus on how to use the tools available in the Research Environment to use genomic data to build cohorts.
Online, attendance only for Research Network members.
Details: Tuesday 9 June, 13:30 - 15:00.
To register visit: ow.ly/Vmx750Z5xB5
Join us on Tuesday, 23 June, at the Business Design Centre in London for a full day dedicated to genomic research, innovation and next-generation technologies.
Register now while availability lasts, there will be a waiting list once capacity is reached: genomicsresearchsummit.co.uk…
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ALT Large audience during a talk at the Genomics England Research Summit 2025.
New accessible animations from the University of Oxford explore neurodevelopmental conditions, genetics and emerging therapies.
Genes, Brains, and Breakthroughs was developed to support understanding and awareness.
Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@genebrainbreakt…
In our latest episode of Behind the Genes, we explore how midwives are contributing to the evolution of maternity care, and how research is increasingly embedded in everyday practice.
Listen on your favourite podcast app or on our website: ow.ly/CvnY50Z4MuO
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ALT Episode title 'How is research changing the role of midwives in maternity care?' with guest names below 'Katie Handley, Fiona Smith and Jessica Fletcher. on a dark background with branded sound waves at the bottom.
We’re looking forward to welcoming our exhibitors to our Research Summit next month. The exhibition area will showcase organisations and technologies helping shape the future of genomics research and healthcare.
Register your place: genomicsresearchsummit.co.uk…#GERS2026
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One month to go until our Research Summit!
We’re pleased to announce that Dr Sergei Yakneen will deliver a keynote session at our Research Summit. We’re looking forward to welcoming attendees for a day of insights and discussion.
Register now: genomicsresearchsummit.co.uk…#GERS2026
ALT Portrait of Dr Sergei Yakneen with a light green circular background, alongside his professional titles: Non-Executive Director on the Board of Genomics England, Strategic Advisor to Isomorphic Labs, Advisor on the Scientific Advisory Board of UK Biobank.
At Genomics England, our rare disease pipeline underpins whole genome analysis for the NHS Genomic Medicine Service.
Read the blog to learn how we modernised our quality assurance and made pipeline development more sustainable, linked below.
genomicsengland.co.uk/blog/l…
Abstract speakers have now been selected for the Research Summit. We received submissions from across our Research Network Communities, highlighting the breadth of research taking place.
Explore ahead of the Summit: ow.ly/Abq650Z25Fk#GERS2026
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What is the National Genomic Research Library (NGRL)?
In this Genomics 101 blog, we explain how the NGRL supports genomic research and how we protect patient and participant data.
Read the blog: genomicsengland.co.uk/blog/g…
This month’s Research Seminar will feature talks from members of the Predisposition and Screening Community.
The seminar is virtual, free to attend and open to all, taking place on Tuesday 26 May, 14:00–15:00.
Register on our website: ow.ly/Lg5t50YZ1PW
Members of the Participant Panel will be speaking on the main stage at our Research Summit on 23 June, and will also be at the Genomics England booth in the gallery area throughout the event.
Register to join us on the day: genomicsresearchsummit.co.uk…#GERS2026
ALT Group photo of some members of the Participant Panel at the Genomics England booth during the 2025 Research Summit.
We’re pleased to announce that Fazeleh Hoseini, Research Scientist at AI Sweden, will be speaking at our Research Summit.
Join us on June 23, to hear insights on privacy, governance and responsible innovation in genomics and AI.
Register now: genomicsresearchsummit.co.uk…#GERS2026
What does a midwife do?
Kate Stanbury, Research Midwife on the Generation Study, joins our latest Genomics 101 episode to explain.
Listen via your favourite podcast app or on our website: ow.ly/J4QH50YYytf