Events

14-16 November 2024

Join us at our booth on 14-16 November at the What Next? Career Expo. This event is tailored for school leavers and university graduates. Come explore career paths in genomics with us!

Opening times:

• For university graduates:
  • 14 November, Thursday: 11am-3:30pm
• For school leavers:
  • 15 November, Friday: 9:30am-3pm
  • 16 November, Saturday: 10am-4pm

Venue: National Hall, Olympia London, Hammersmith Way, London, W14 8UX

Career talk at Careers Theatre:

• 15 November, Friday: 10:45am – 11:15am
• Topic: “Why a career in STEM might be right for you?”

7 November 2024, 12:30pm-1:00pm, online

Come to our Genomic Question Time drop in sessions!

Our North Thames Education and Training Genetic Consultants & Counsellors, are happy to answer any questions you have; none too big or small!

This is a recurring event on first Thursday of the month 12:30-1pm.

Email nt-gmsa@gosh.nhs.uk to get the meeting link!

October 3rd 12:30pm-13:00pm, online

Come to our Genomic Question Time Drop in sessions!

Our North Thames Education and Training Genetic Consultants & Counsellors, are happy to answer any questions you have; none too big or small!

This is a recurring event on first Thursday of the month 12:30-1pm.

Email nt-gmsa@gosh.nhs.uk to get the meeting link!

October 17th 9:00am-12:30pm, online

This half-day virtual training programme provides a practical toolkit for healthcare professionals to request genetic testing, including: the use of the National Genomic Test Directory; key points to cover during conversations with patients; consenting of patients for genomic testing; and communicating genetic test results.

Participants will have the option of choosing either a Rare Disease or Cancer focused workshop. There will be plenty of opportunities for interaction and to have your questions answered. Participants will know where to go for further support and information.

Click here to book you place!

September 5th 12:30pm-13:00pm, online

Come to our Genomic Question Time Drop in sessions!

Our North Thames Education and Training Genetic Consultants & Counsellors, are happy to answer any questions you have; none too big or small!

This is a recurring event on first Thursday of the month 12:30-1pm.

Email nt-gmsa@gosh.nhs.uk to get the meeting link!

September 26th 9:00am-16:30pm

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society, 66-68E Smithfield, London, E1W 1AW

To raise awareness of the role of pharmacogenetic testing and governance considerations, the NTGMS have planned an in-person event on Thursday 26th September 2024 to share key developments and to highlight the importance of pharmacogenetic education and training.

Click here to book a place.

June 27th 9am-12:30pm, online

This half-day virtual training programme provides a practical toolkit for healthcare professionals to request genetic testing, including: the use of the National Genomic Test Directory; key points to cover during conversations with patients; consenting of patients for genomic testing; and communicating genetic test results.

Participants will have the option of choosing either a Rare Disease or Cancer focused workshop. There will be plenty of opportunities for interaction and to have your questions answered. Participants will know where to go for further support and information.

Click here to book your place!

Join the North Thames Genomic Service and South East Genomic Medicine Service for a series of lunch and learn sessions for nurses and midwives to gain an insight into how genomic testing is used across different areas of healthcare.

The programme consists of a series of 3 x 1 hour modules with time included for Q&As.