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{{As of|2014|08|01}}, the 100,000 Genomes Project has passed the 100 genome mark, with the aim of reaching 1,000 by the end of 2014, 10,000 by the end of 2015 and 100,000 by 2017.<ref>{{cite news |title=DNA project 'to make UK world genetic research leader' |first=James |last=Gallagher |publisher=BBC News |url=http://www.bbc.com/news/health-28488313 |date=1 August 2014 |accessdate=1 August 2014}}</ref><ref name=about>{{cite web|title=About Genomics England|url=http://www.genomicsengland.co.uk/about-genomics-england/|website=http://www.genomicsengland.co.uk|accessdate=12 September 2014}}</ref> The project is initially focusing on patients with rare diseases and their families, as well as patients with some common types of [[cancer]]. |
{{As of|2014|08|01}}, the 100,000 Genomes Project has passed the 100 genome mark, with the aim of reaching 1,000 by the end of 2014, 10,000 by the end of 2015 and 100,000 by 2017.<ref>{{cite news |title=DNA project 'to make UK world genetic research leader' |first=James |last=Gallagher |publisher=BBC News |url=http://www.bbc.com/news/health-28488313 |date=1 August 2014 |accessdate=1 August 2014}}</ref><ref name=about>{{cite web|title=About Genomics England|url=http://www.genomicsengland.co.uk/about-genomics-england/|website=http://www.genomicsengland.co.uk|accessdate=12 September 2014}}</ref> The project is initially focusing on patients with rare diseases and their families, as well as patients with some common types of [[cancer]]. |
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Following the pilot studies, Genomics England ran a tender to appoint Genomic Medicine Centres with responsibility for recruiting suitable patients, gaining their consent to participate in the project and taking samples for [[whole genome sequencing]] by [[Illumina]]. The successful bidders<ref>{{cite web|title=NHS Genomic Medicine Centres announced for 100,000 Genomes Project|url=http://www.genomicsengland.co.uk/genomic-medicine-centres/|website=http://www.genomicsengland.co.uk|accessdate=12 January 2015}}</ref> designated as Genomic Medicine Centres are: |
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* East of England NHS GMC – designated for both cancer and rare disease. Led by [[Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust]] |
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* South London NHS GMC – designated for both cancer and rare disease. Led by [[Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust]] |
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* North West Coast NHS GMC – designated for both cancer and rare disease. Led by [[Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust]] |
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* Greater Manchester NHS GMC – designated for both cancer and rare disease. Led by [[Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust]] |
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* University College London Partners NHS GMC – designated for both cancer and rare disease. Led by [[Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust]] |
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* North East and North Cumbria NHS GMC – designated GMC for rare disease only. Led by The [[Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust]] |
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* Oxford NHS GMC – designated for both cancer and rare disease. Led by [[Oxford University Hospitals Foundation Trust]] |
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* South West Peninsula NHS GMC – designated for both cancer and rare disease. Led by [[Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust]] |
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* Wessex NHS GMC – designated for both cancer and rare disease. Led by University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust]] |
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* Imperial College Health Partners NHS GMC – designated for both cancer and rare disease. Led by [[Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust]] |
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* West Midlands NHS GMC – designated for both cancer and rare disease. Led by [[University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust]] |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 13:53, 12 January 2015
Genomics England is a company owned by the UK Department of Health. The organisation was set up in order to run the four-year 100,000 Genomes Project, a project using English NHS data to perform whole genome sequencing analysis on 100,000 participant samples. The initial participants were recruited at Cambridge University Hospitals, University College London Partners and Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust.[1]
Genomics England was established in July 2013 as a company fully owned by the UK Department of Health. The company was launched by Jeremy Hunt, Secretary of State for Health on 5th July, in an announcement timed to coincide with the 65th birthday of the NHS.[2] The Board of Genomics England includes a number of notable scientists, including Sir John Chisholm (former chair of the UK Medical Research Council), Prof. Sir John Bell, Prof. Dame Kay Davies and Prof. Dame Sally Davies.[3] In addition to the delivery of the 100,000 Genomes Project, it is hoped that Genomics England will also mark the beginnings of a UK genomics industry and the start of a personalised medical service.[2] In August 2014, the Wellcome Trust announced that it was investing £27 million in a genome-sequencing hub for Genomics England, allowing the company to become part of the Wellcome Trust Genome Campus, home to the Sanger Institute.[4]
As of 1 August 2014[update], the 100,000 Genomes Project has passed the 100 genome mark, with the aim of reaching 1,000 by the end of 2014, 10,000 by the end of 2015 and 100,000 by 2017.[5][6] The project is initially focusing on patients with rare diseases and their families, as well as patients with some common types of cancer.
Following the pilot studies, Genomics England ran a tender to appoint Genomic Medicine Centres with responsibility for recruiting suitable patients, gaining their consent to participate in the project and taking samples for whole genome sequencing by Illumina. The successful bidders[7] designated as Genomic Medicine Centres are:
- East of England NHS GMC – designated for both cancer and rare disease. Led by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- South London NHS GMC – designated for both cancer and rare disease. Led by Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
- North West Coast NHS GMC – designated for both cancer and rare disease. Led by Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust
- Greater Manchester NHS GMC – designated for both cancer and rare disease. Led by Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- University College London Partners NHS GMC – designated for both cancer and rare disease. Led by Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- North East and North Cumbria NHS GMC – designated GMC for rare disease only. Led by The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Oxford NHS GMC – designated for both cancer and rare disease. Led by Oxford University Hospitals Foundation Trust
- South West Peninsula NHS GMC – designated for both cancer and rare disease. Led by Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
- Wessex NHS GMC – designated for both cancer and rare disease. Led by University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust]]
- Imperial College Health Partners NHS GMC – designated for both cancer and rare disease. Led by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
- West Midlands NHS GMC – designated for both cancer and rare disease. Led by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
See also
References
- ^ "Genomics England (GeL) Pilot Study". NIHR BioResource. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- ^ a b "Jeremy Hunt launches genomics body to oversee healthcare revolution". http://www.theguardian.com. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ "The Board - Genomics England". http://www.genomicsengland.co.uk. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ "Wellcome Trust invests £27m in world-class sequencing facility for Genomics England and Sanger Institute". http://www.wellcome.ac.uk. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ Gallagher, James (1 August 2014). "DNA project 'to make UK world genetic research leader'". BBC News. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- ^ "About Genomics England". http://www.genomicsengland.co.uk. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ "NHS Genomic Medicine Centres announced for 100,000 Genomes Project". http://www.genomicsengland.co.uk. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
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