BEIS has published a case study on how genomic data was shared during the covid-19 pandemic. This report discusses the highlights and challenges that were faced for genomic data sharing through this time, including how these could be addressed going forward. Some of the issues discussed include the difficulty in gaining the data in the first place and the associated…
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Charles River Associates (CRA) has been commissioned by the British In Vitro Diagnostics Association (BIVDA) to develop a new narrative on the UK genomics landscape. The focus is firstly to develop a value framework articulating the benefits of advanced in vitro diagnostics (for patients, healthcare systems, payers, and wider society) and current access challenges in the UK, and secondly to…
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Prior to Monday 10th Virtual WP meeting, please read and be prepared to feed back any comments during the meeting, or if you can’t attend the meeting, please send on email to helen@bivda.org.uk. The paper can be accessed here.
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The NHS Genomics Programme is developing a strategy which will set out the priorities for the NHS GMS over the next 3 to 5 years and they’d like members’ input on what these priorities should be. The outcomes of this survey will inform the development of the NHS genomics strategy and the final strategy will take into consideration funding and…
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On 25 May, Ashleigh attended the Global Genomics Conference hosted by Public Policy Projects. This event brings together a variety of stakeholders within the genomics space to deliver discussions around they key topics facing the space. The day was opened with a panel discussion on diversity within genomics, both in the workspace of and in the genomics samples and studies…
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