We are Genomics England and our vision is to create a world where everyone benefits from genomic healthcare. Introducing our refreshed podcast identity: Behind the Genes, previously known as The G Word. Join us every fortnight, where we cover everything from the latest in cutting-edge research to real-life stories from those affected by rare conditions and cancer. With thoughtful conversations, we take you behind the science. You can also tune in to our Genomics 101 explainer series which breaks down complex terms in under 10 minutes.
Episodes
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
"We have accept that things are going to come along in our field that are going to make us feel uncomfortable, and they're going to stretch us. And we shouldn't be frightened of that."
Using his experience from his days working at the Ministry of Sound, Lord Bethell is keen to mobilise impact in the genetics and genomics world as quickly, and as equitably, as possible.
In this episode, Chris and Lord Bethell talk about the vision of a perfect understanding of the human body and using that to drive genomic medicine, the challenges along the way, and what we can learn from the rapid scaling at incredible pace throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.