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Education

A range of educational resources tailored to specific needs within the NHS workforce are currently being developed.

Details will be added here in due course so keep checking the website for up to date information.

If you have any suggestions regarding resources you feel would be of benefit to you and your team, please get in touch via Julie.Atkey@nhs.net

Jeans, whose Genes?

A play raising awareness of genomics and the impact of genetic disease that often runs unaware within families from Black… Read More

Posted on: January 25, 2019
Martin holding his son Joel's hand on a beach in Northern Ireland

Thousands help Genomes Project reach 100,000 genomes sequenced milestone

Scientists and clinicians from the Yorkshire and Humber NHS Genomic Medicine Centre are celebrating after playing a leading role in… Read More

Posted on: December 17, 2018
Children taking part in Genomics workshop

Genomics showcased to next generation

The Yorkshire and Humber NHS Genomic Medicine Centre has been working in collaboration with Eureka! The National Children’s Museum to… Read More

Posted on: December 11, 2018
Genomic laboratory

Update for participants on receiving results

Information about the process of receiving your results after participating in the 100,000 Genomes Project A huge thank you from… Read More

Posted on: November 15, 2018
Genomics Laboratory

Leeds and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals partner in new genomics laboratory hub

Genetic testing for people in Yorkshire and the North East is set to be transformed following the announcement of a… Read More

Posted on: November 9, 2018
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New genomics education and training resources from the Royal College of General Practitioners

Genomics testing is increasing and growing numbers of patients are likely to present to their GP practice, as the gateway… Read More

Posted on: July 12, 2018
data code

Whole Genome Sequencing course

Whole genome sequencing is a relatively new technology that allows us to ‘read’ a person’s or organism’s entire genetic code…. Read More

Posted on: July 12, 2018

Genomics activities launch at Eureka! National Children’s Museum

New workshop at the Eureka! National Children’s Museum to help people understand the DNA they have, what their genomic profile… Read More

Posted on: May 24, 2018
medical professionals

‘Genomics in Medical Specialties’ series launched

The Genomics Education Programme (GEP) has been working in collaboration with champions of genomics from a range of clinical specialisms… Read More

Posted on: February 16, 2018
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Genomics Ambassadors programme

Health Education England are supporting the role of a number of Genomics Ambassadors who will be responsible for raising awareness… Read More

Posted on: February 5, 2018
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Genomics education highlighted by Royal College of Pathologists

Work being led by the Yorkshire and Humber Genomic Medicine Centre to address how genomic technology can be incorporated into… Read More

Posted on: November 16, 2017
The genomics team at St Stephen's Shopping Centre, Hull

National Pathology Week

The Yorkshire and Humber NHS Genomic Medicine Centre has been promoting awareness of Genomics and the 100,000 Genomes Project during… Read More

Posted on: November 16, 2017

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  • Thousands help Genomes Project reach 100,000 genomes sequenced milestone
  • Genomics showcased to next generation
  • Update for participants on receiving results
  • Leeds and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals partner in new genomics laboratory hub
  • Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust signs up to 100,000 Genomes Project

Patient involvement panel

We're looking for more people to join our Yorkshire and Humber NHS Genomic Medicine Centre PPI Panel. The panel helps steer the delivery of the project.

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Genomes Update

Sign up for a copy of the  Genomics Newsletter

Sign up for a copy of the our regular Genomes Update newsletter by emailing yhgmc@nhs.net and requesting to be part of our mailing list

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About the YHGMC

The Yorkshire and Humber NHS Genomic Medicine Centre (YHGMC) is one of 13 Genomic Medicine Centres (GMCs) established by NHS England to lead the way in delivering the 100,000 Genomes Project.

Find out more about us here

Our lead partners

  • Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
  • Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
  • Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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If you have any questions about the Yorkshire and Humber NHS Genomic Medicine Centre you can get in touch with us via: yhgmc@nhs.net

Alternatively, you can reach us on by phone by calling Victoria Hilton (YHGMC Project Assistant) on +44 (0)1924 664717

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