Registered Genetic Counsellor @GenePeopleUK. working in the voluntary sector to support the Genetic community. @theAGNC EDI Sub-committee member.talkinggenes.co.uk Sheffield UKJoined November 2015
There are 13 different types of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), each with distinct features and risks. In this video, Dr. Clair Francomano, medical geneticist, clearly explains the key differences between EDS types, such as classical EDS, vascular EDS, and kyphoscoliotic EDS.
Watch now: youtu.be/w62qVQvznYM?si…
What do we mean by de-identified data?
Georgia Chan, Senior Data Wrangler at Genomics England, joins our latest Genomics 101 episode to explain.
These bitesize podcast episodes explain genomics terms. Listen on your favourite podcast app or on our website: ow.ly/ukzu50YvH5Z
🚨Calling all Nurses and Healthcare Practitioners 🚨 On Tuesday 24th March, join Diogo Gomes ANP for a rapid introduction to genetic haemochromatosis, it's symptoms, treatment and ongoing care.
haemochromatosis.org.uk/Event/an-intro…
The Infant Movement Project, iMove, explores the early development of repetitive motor behaviours in infants aged 6-12 months with rare genetic syndromes.
For further information please contact Rachel Martlew at [email protected].
“When completed, the Generation Study will generate first-of-its-kind evidence that could help to change the future of genetic health.” Read our Mediaplanet UK Rare Disease Day campaign article online and in today’s copy of the Guardian: healthawareness.co.uk/rare-diseases/…@MediaplanetUK
The latest Action Plan to implement the UK Rare Diseases Framework in England has just been published. Find out more geneticalliance.org.uk/news/latest-en…
This #RareDiseaseDay, we’re highlighting how open data sharing supports diagnosis, research, and families living with rare conditions.
Watch to find out how access to rare data through DECIPHER can help families better understand their children’s rare conditions.
Rare Disease Day is one week today!
1 in 4 people wait at least three years for a rare condition diagnosis.
You can help by joining us in raising awareness and sharing the report far and wide
Coming #RareDiseaseDay 28.02.26
Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) remains underdiagnosed, despite being a common cause of premature coronary artery disease.
This study shows that genetic cascade testing can be delivered effectively in primary care.
nature.com/articles/s4143…
We join with representatives from the UK cell and gene community and have signed an open letter from parliamentarians, patient organisations, and industry partners regarding the importance of strengthened national leadership for cell and gene therapies.
As members of the @DisabledChildrensPartnership (DCP), we know how
important it is that the voices of disabled young people are heard.
The DCP want to understand your experiences, challenges, and ideas so we can
push for real change together.
survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90995824/CO…
As we approach Rare Disease Day, we're sharing our Genomics 101 blog that explores what the diagnostic odyssey is and the impact it can have on people and families:
ow.ly/jCU250Yi0kk#RareDiseaseDay
The ESHG recommendations on cascade testing to identify relatives at high genetic risk suggest that an active approach, such as directive counselling, is appropriate in cases of high risk of serious, avoidable harm. @eshgsocietynature.com/articles/s4143…
It has been a busy start to the year and Gene People have been in the thick of things.
If you know of an event that you think Gene People should be represented at, please do get in touch and let us know!
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12K Followers 10K FollowingBeacon is a UK-based charity that is building a united rare disease community with patient groups at its heart. Previously known as Findacure.
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#ethics #genetics
8K Followers 4K FollowingSWAN UK (syndromes without a name) is run by @GeneticAll_UK, offering support and information to families of children with undiagnosed genetic conditions.
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5K Followers 2K FollowingCOO @physicsX Formerly: CEO at Aneira Health; CEO @GenomicsEngland; COO at @quantumblack; Partner @mckinsey; UK Foreign Service; @bbc. Views are personal.
2K Followers 2K FollowingHealth experiences researcher at Oxford University and @CPMoxford + volunteer for Muscular Dystrophy UK. Reading, running or hiking.
3K Followers 2K FollowingFounder of @Ataxia_and_Me to support #Ataxia (Rare Neuro. condition) from the #patient view. PASSIONATE about Inclusion for #disabled citizens - views are mine
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394 Followers 312 FollowingSenior Lecturer of Statistics at the Open University. Formerly statistical geneticist at University College London.
@kaustubhad.bsky.social
541 Followers 918 FollowingGeneticist at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology @UCLIoN. Interested in Rare Diseases, Neurogenetics & Genomic Medicine.
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87 Followers 331 FollowingI have a rare type of dwarfism called Russell Silver Syndrome. I blog about my life. I also have launched a podcast https://t.co/mxkLVSvYXW