Genomics will be fundamental to the future of healthcare, transforming outcomes for patients and families via innovative technologies which are being embedded within routine healthcare.
And it’s a future that’s happening right now.
If you missed the webinar, or would like to catch up on some of the topics that we covered, you can watch the webinar below.
This webinar explores genomics and its use within nursing, midwifery and health visiting, whilst also highlighting what further support and information will be needed to help embed genomics into their own practice.
Each webinar has and will continue to cover different topics and feature contributions from a wide variety of professionals in practice.
With no prior knowledge of genomics required, the webinar is suitable for all, from novice to expert.
The Hosts
NHS North East & Yorkshire and NHS North West Genomic Medicine Service Alliances’ have partnered to co-create the latest in the ‘Niche to Necessity’ webinars.
SPEAKERS AND TOPICS
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION
- Gill Moss – Nurse Director, NHS North East & Yorkshire Genomic Medicine Service Alliance & Lead Nurse, NHS North West Genomic Medicine Service Alliance
RECIPE FOR LIFE: EPIGENETICS
- Waheeda Abbas – Midwifery Lead, NHS North West Genomic Medicine Service Alliance (NW GMSA)
OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE REASONS FOR GENETIC CONDITIONS
- Denise Barnes – Lead Midwife for genomics, NHS North East & Yorkshire Genomic Medicine Service Alliance (NE&Y GMSA)
CULTURALLY COMPETENT GENOMIC CARE
- Dr Saghira Malik Sharif – has worked for the Yorkshire Regional Genetics Service at the Leeds NHS trust since 2002 and is now a Principal Genetic Counsellor. Prior to this, Saghira was a genomic research fellow at the University of Leeds and recruited a large cohort of British Pakistanis in three genomic research projects.
STUDYING & PILOTING POSSIBILITIES WITHIN NEW-BORN SCREENING
- Amanda Pichini – is Clinical Lead for Genetic Counselling at Genomics England. She provides clinical expertise and leadership across several teams and services, particularly with the Newborn Genomes Programme.
MODY: CASE STUDY COLLABORATIVE
- Julie Cropper – Genetic Diabetes Nurse Lead, Diabetes Genes. Julie is has extensive experience in relation to monogenic diabetes. As Genetic Diabetes Nurse Lead for the North East, her role is to support colleagues within diabetes teams to increase their skills and expertise in relation to monogenic diabetes, and applying learning within clinical practice. She also provides support and guidance in relation to genetic testing, and the implications of a positive genetic diagnosis.
BOWELS & BEYOND LYNCH SYNDROME
- Mandy Darbyshire – regional Lynch syndrome nurse, NW GMSA
HEART OF THE MATTER: INHERITED CARDIAC CONDITIONS
- Julie Goodfellow – Lead Nurse, NEY GMSA
WEBINAR FACILITATOR
- Marie Kirwan – Genomic Lead Nurse, NW GMSA and NEY GMSA
WEBINAR CERTIFICATE
- A certificate of attendance will be available, which can be used as part of continued professional development records and submissions.