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 Jul 13, 2022
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
"Chris had been somewhere between a father and a brother to people in Downing Street. He wasn't just principal private secretary."
Today, Vivienne Parry, our Head of Public Engagement at Genomics England is joined by BBC journalist Zoe Conway whose husband, Chris Martin, died of a rare form of sarcoma in 2015.
They discuss the story of Chris Martin and his sarcoma journey. They talk about how difficult it is to diagnose sarcoma and its subtypes. They also discuss how it affected him whilst being David Cameron's Principal Private Secretary.
3 years ago
This is such a good podI’ve emotions,