Our learning and training offer spans from discovery research based on genomic technologies, to the application of genomics in healthcare and public health.
Our public programming includes a range of online and in-person events and activities aimed at a variety of audiences, from schools and young people, to public and community groups.
Our research and society activities explore the ethical, legal and social issues raised by genomics, and use creative approaches to gather views and perspectives from diverse public audiences.
A report on understanding the process of patient advocacy as part of the Mutographs project.
The Character of Science
A four part podcast series exploring how pop culture can help start conversations about science.
ABC vs St George's NHS Trust
A fascinating legal case in England that addressed the duty to warn relatives of genetic conditions. Here genetics practice has its moment in the legal spotlight.
Music of Life
A study to see what outcomes there may be when genetic counsellors employ lively and appealing metaphors based around the theme of music to help patients wade into genetics, an area that has all too often been opaque to non-experts
Socialising the Genome
‘Geno-what’? Most people have never heard of the term genomics before; we explored how to make it resonate. What social framings, metaphors and memes could we find that turn it into a conversation starter?
GenomEthics
The GenomEthics study gathered public, health professionals and scientists attitudes towards the return of incidental findings from sequencing research. The outcomes have been used in many different settings, influencing policy, practice and teaching.
Deaf community
Is deafness a medical condition or a cultural phenomena? We explore the conversations that genetics has raised for d/Deaf and hard of hearing people.
