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 Feb 03, 2021
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
"What is a good deal for both sides? This isn't about science taking from people. This is about science genuinely offering a partnership."
How do we engage people in science and trickier subjects like genomics?
Professor Anna Middleton is a social scientist and genetic counsellor.
In this episode, Chris and Anna explore ways to springboard genomics into people's awareness and engaging in a two-way conversation about it, especially when genomics might already be part of their lives in ways they don't realise.
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
"Since the beginning of the outbreak, we've had literally hundreds of drugs on the table available to us that will target the immune system, to try to stop lung damage and COVID. And really, very little hard evidence on which to base the decision about which one to use next, and genetics really does lead us."
Doing one of the most important jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr Kenneth Baillie is not only looking after patients in intensive care, but also looking at why some people are having such severe reactions to the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
In this episode, Chris and Kenny cover how he made the jump from studying the effects of going up mountains on the human body, to helping critically ill people and their families at the most difficult times in their lives.
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
"Eventually, it'll be pervasive and we won't even use the term 'genomic medicine' because it will be medicine."
Dr Eric Topol, Director and Founder of the Scripps Research Translational Institute, is one of science’s most innovative thinkers, a leading physician, and author of The Topol Review. In our first episode, Chris and Eric talk about the evolution of genomics, the importance of patients being at the heart of decision-making, and how they deserve to be given better insights about their healthcare.
Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
Join Chris Wigley, CEO of Genomics England, for discussions about all things genomics.