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Patient Stories

James’ story

Prostate cancer sufferer takes part in ‘100,000 Genomes’ Project to ‘give back’ to medicine James Lycett, 68, of Sheffield, agreed… Read More

Posted on: September 15, 2017
Marcia Bates

Marcia’s story

Rare disease sufferer, Marcia Bates, says initiative to decode complete sets of genetic information in specific diseases could transform care… Read More

Posted on: March 17, 2017

Emily’s Story

“When Emily started having epileptic spasms at 10 weeks of age we were told that she had severely abnormal brain… Read More

Posted on: November 7, 2016

The Lloyd family

Three sisters, Mary, Sandra and Kerry Lloyd all developed breast cancer within 15 months of each other. They joined the… Read More

Posted on: November 7, 2016

Jessica’s story

Jessica, aged 4, recently received a diagnosis of her rare condition. Her diagnosis means a treatment could be recommended too…. Read More

Posted on: November 7, 2016

Recent News & Patient Stories

  • 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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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.

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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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