A world first: Whole genome sequencing in the NHS Genomic Medicine Service

Session recorded at the Genomics England Innovation Showcase on the 29th of September 2021.

Together with the NHS and partners, Genomics England has been working to harness the power of genomic technology and science to improve the health of our population. The programme will be the world's first national health care programme to offer whole genome sequencing as part of routine care when it goes live and could enable life-changing results for rare disease and cancer patients offered the service. Genomics England and the NHS are seeking to sequence 500,000 whole genomes by 2023/24 through the service.

This session covers the latest project developments, as well as the key challenges and impact, both already achieved and planned for the future.