Embedding genomics into patient care
We are funded to deliver a range of regional and national transformation health and care programmes each year (April-March), which support healthcare services and professionals to:
- incorporate genomic medicine into their clinical practice
- embed genomics into routine healthcare
- provide personalised care for patients
Aligned to our regional and national projects is a comprehensive education and training programme, to ensure that NHS colleagues feel supported and have the understanding and confidence to utilise genomics for the benefit of patient care, working collaboratively with NHS England, and their Genomics Education Programme.
Our regional and national projects will harness existing and new partnerships and collaborations with Alliance partners across the region, bringing together the Genomic Laboratory Hubs, clinical genetic services including genomic counsellors, provider organisations, Cancer Alliances, research and academia and patient and public representatives to build trust in genomics, providing clinical leadership to enable all NHS staff across to use genomics safely, effectively and efficiently.
Genomic Networks of Excellence
There are currently eight Genomic Networks of Excellence across England.
In the North West, we are the lead Alliance for the Pharmacogenomics and Medicines Optimisation Genomic Network of Excellence, and co-lead for the Circulating Tumour Biomarker and Rare and Inherited Disease networks.
Current and historic projects
To find out more about the type of projects and work packages that we undertaken, then please click on the links below:
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
When we understand and recognise the connections between genomic changes and certain diseases which have increased prevalence within group within the NW population; that knowledge is a key enabler in the development of research studies, care pathways, and informs measures that support those who are potentially at a greater risk of developing specific diseaes and conditions.
To increase the diversity of data that is truly representative of the regional and national population, we are working in collaboration with agencies across the region, to inform research and genomic transformational projects, to ensure equity of access to genomics and genomic medicine across the diverse population of the North West and within the Genomic Networks of Excellence, nationally.
Newsletters
Would you like to know more about the Alliance, our projects, and their relevance to patients and your clinical practice?
We are developing a series of newsletters that are available to view online or download.
Please click on the link below.