Over {pound}175m investment in genomic research aims to detect more genetic disorders at birth

The government is to invest more than £175m into improving the diagnosis of rare genetic diseases in newborns, improving cancer diagnoses, and tackling health inequalities as part of a three year plan.Steve Barclay, health and social care secretary, said, “The potential for genomics to revolutionise the way we deliver healthcare is great—if we can detect treatable illnesses earlier and ensure patients access potentially lifesaving treatment faster, we could improve people’s lives across the country, including thousands of babies through this new pilot.“The NHS is a world leader in genomics and by investing in this cutting edge research we’re cementing our status as a life sciences superpower.”The Newborn Genomes Programme is a partnership between Genomics England and the NHS which will receive £105m to screen 100 000 newborn babies for hundreds of genetic diseases that are not routinely picked up in the heel prick test administered at birth. Storing the genetic…
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