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  • Tue
    20
    Feb
    2018

    The genomic revolution in healthcare

    Seven Arts, Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, Leeds LS7 3PD
    John Filby (Leeds NHS Genetics Lab) and Glenda Fozzard (Leeds NHS Digital)

    Study of the human genome continues to revolutionize healthcare, and many therapies are in development. The NHS genomic project involves sequencing 100,000 genomes, to improve treatments and to enable further research.

    John Filby is a Clinical Scientist in the Genetics Lab. Glenda Fozzard is an Information Analyst working for NHS Digital.

    They will talk about the changing genomic landscape, the 100,000 Genome project and what this means for patients and the NHS.