The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee have published their report “Genomics and genome editing in the NHS” on the use of whole genome sequencing (WGS) within the NHS. It includes important recommendations for the UK government which will have significant implications for patients, clinicians, NHS genetic/genomic diagnostic services and the UK genomics industry.
The report has been authored following consultations with NHS genetics services (including Professor Sian Ellard, Head of the Department of Molecular Genetics in Exeter), experts in UK genomics research and industry, patient advocacy groups and independent think tanks at several science and technology select committee hearings and information gathered from other sources, such as the Chief Medical Officer’s “Generation Genome” report (published July 2017).
Full details of the report can be found using the above link or a short summary is available on the Genetics News Page.
