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'The Road to Genome' is a new podcast series from the North East & Yorkshire Genomic Medicine Service (NEY GMS) that provides an exciting new opportunity to engage healthcare professionals from across the NHS on a journey of discovery in the fast-moving, innovative field of genomic medicine. Selected guests will share their own personal stories and experiences and inspire others to get involved. In this series, we’ll talk to healthcare professionals and experts in the field to understand mor ...
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Following the Genomics Dream, with Nurse Director Gill Moss.
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On this episode of The Road to Genome, Helen chats to Gill Moss, Nurse Director for the North East & Yorkshire Genomic Medicine Service. Some of Gill's earliest memories are of her desire for nursing, and as she says herself, Gill has "quite literally followed her dream". Gill works to embed genomics into nursing & midwifery pathways, and raise awa…
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The Accidental Geneticist - The Journey of Paul Roberts, Lead Solid Cancer Scientist
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On this episode of The Road to Genome, Helen uncovers the twists and turns of Paul Roberts' journey into genomics. From a planned career of teaching, to becoming the Lead Solid Cancer Scientist for the NEY GMS, Paul's route into genomics is, like many, full of twists and turns!By North East & Yorkshire Genomic Medicine Service
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The Genomics of Haemato-Oncology with Polly Talley
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On this episode of The Road to Genome, Helen is joined by Polly Talley, the Haemato-Oncology (HaemOnc) Lead Scientist for the NEY Genomic Laboratory Hub, and Senior Scientific Advisor for HaemOnc with the NHS England Genomics Unit. Polly tells us about her journey into the world of genomics and how her career has developed, and continues to develop…
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A Nurse's Journey into Precision Medicine
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On this episode of The Road to Genome, Helen chats to our Genomic Lead Nurse, Kay Cawthron, about her journey into genomics and her current work with the North East & Yorkshire Genomic Medicine Service. From a young age, Kay was inspired by nursing, and providing care to those who need it most. Join us to hear how Kay rose to her current position a…
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The DNA of Midwifery: Genomics and Midwifery Practice
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Celebrating 'International Day of the Midwife' on Sunday 5th May, our first episode of The Road to Genome season 2 features an interview with Lead Midwife for the North East & Yorkshire Genomic Medicine Service, Denise Barnes. Denise talks to us about the role of the midwife, and how genomics influences the care and treatment options of pregnant pe…
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Genes, Guidance, and the Role of the Genetic Counsellor
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In the last episode of our first series, your host Helen Bethell is in conversation with…… herself! For one episode only, Helen turns the tables and hands the mic to Jack Darling, to interview the interviewer! As a Genetic Counsellor, Helen is quizzed from the patient perspective, shares the twists and turns of her own fascinating career in educati…
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Decoding Lynch syndrome, with Professor Sir John Burn
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This week, Helen completes her interview with Professor Sir John Burn, focusing on his ground-breaking research and discoveries in the specialist field of Lynch Syndrome - one of the more common causes of inherited cancer, including bowel cancer and endometrial cancer. He also talks about the trials he has led over many years demonstrating the impo…
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Genomic Pioneers: In Conversation with Professor Sir John Burn
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This week, your host Helen Bethell is in conversation with Professor Sir John Burn, who perhaps needs little introduction. Sir John is a colossus in the field of genomic medicine and research, and he reflects on his incredible medical and academic career to date. Tracking his fascinating journey from growing up in a pit village in County Durham thr…
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How Genomics Supports the Patient Journey
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This week, Helen is in conversation with Consultant Clinical Geneticist, Dr Jackie Cook, who, during her 30 years or so in genomics, has seen it all, from small beginnings when genetic testing was very limited, through to the mapping of the first human genome and all the innovative advances in genomic medicine that followed, and the impact these ha…
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A Patient's Journey Through Genetic Testing
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This week host Helen Bethell is in conversation with patient, Jack Darling who works in the communications team with the NEY GMS. But he's also a patient with a rare genetic heart condition. In this episode, Jack openly shares his own emotional journey - from undergoing genetic testing as a teenager, through to receiving his diagnosis and treatment…
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A quick look at what to expect from Season 1 of The Road to Genome, launching 11th March at 6am. Subscribe to hear it first!By North East & Yorkshire Genomic Medicine Service
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