At Genomics England, our vision is a world where everyone benefits from genomic healthcare.
From the latest research to the lived experiences of those affected by rare conditions and cancer, Behind the Genes brings you closer to the people behind the science.
Each month, we release a deep-dive episode, alongside our Genomics 101 series - short explainers designed to make complex terms in genetics and genomics easier to understand.
Episodes
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
“In us and on us, we have our microbiome, which is more cells - bacterial, viral, and everything - than the number of human cells. And they're our friends. They’re like a garden, we've got to plant them properly. We need to be starting to look at those much more, and genomics is going to play a key role.”
In this week’s episode, Chris Wigley is joined by Sally Davies, Master of Trinity College, Cambridge, former Chief Medical Officer and UK Special Envoy on Antimicrobial Resistance. Having spent 20 years working with people with sickle cell disease, she is passionate about reforming healthcare, setting up the National Institute for Health Research and playing a key role in the establishment of Genomics England.
Today, Chris and Sally discuss generation genome, genetic exceptionalism and the value of patient stories.
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