Rare Disease UK is holding the UK’s first ever ‘Rare Film Festival’ on 10 February 2020, and are inviting all patient organisations to submit their own films. To take part in the festival, Rare Disease UK is accepting the following film entries: A pre-existing film produced within the last two years (this can be produced in-house,… Read more »
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Public Lecture 14th November – Unravelling the Double Helix: the lost heroes of DNA
Thursday 14 November, 7pm, Large Chemistry Lecture Theatre, Main University Building, Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3AT Join us for ‘Unravelling the Double Helix: The Lost Heroes of DNA’ – a public talk from Professor Gareth Williams, University of Bristol. ALL WELCOME – NO BOOKING REQUIRED. DNA. The double helix; the blueprint of life; and, during the… Read more »
Public Genomics Cafes: Newport and Swansea – book now
4 Nov 2019, 11am-1pm (drop-in), The Riverfront, Kingsway, Newport NP20 1HG 7 Nov 2019, 11am-1pm (drop-in), Zinco Lounge, 30 Princess Way, Swansea SA1 5HE Are you affected by a rare or genetic condition? Are you interested in finding out more about genomics and health? Join us for the Genomics Café in Wales! This initiative is… Read more »
3G Public Genetics and Genomics Conference, North Wales – book now
Genetics and Genomics for the 3rd Generation (3G) conference – A public event about DNA, genetics and genomics Wednesday 13th November 2019, 10am – 3pm, Catrin Finch Centre, Wrexham LL11 2HS Like to find out more about the fascinating field of DNA, genetics and genomics and discover how it affects our everyday lives? Join us for the 4th… Read more »
Wales Gene Park Annual Report 2018 – 2019
The Wales Gene Park Annual Report 2018 – 2019 is now available here The report shows how Wales Gene Park has evolved and adapted to make the very most in Wales of the opportunities presented by genomics. A major part of what the Wales Gene Park does is to make genomic technologies available to biomedical… Read more »
The Welsh Assembly Cross-Party Group on Rare, Genetic and Undiagnosed Conditions
IN WALES? CONTACT YOUR ASSEMBLY MEMBER Genetic Alliance UK are in the process of setting up the Cross Party Group on Rare, Genetic and Undiagnosed Conditions in The National Assembly for Wales. Cross-Party Groups (CPGs) provide an opportunity for politicians and members of the public to meet and discuss a shared interest in a particular… Read more »
Lynch Syndrome Awareness Day
Wednesday 18 September 2019, 10.00 – 14:30, Holiday Inn, Cardiff City Centre CF10 1XD Join us to hear about the latest developments as well as practical information and support for patients and families affected by Lynch Syndrome. There will be time for discussion and questions with experts in the field. Speakers include; Dr Ian Frayling, Dr Mark… Read more »
Public Genomics Cafe
28 June 2019, 11am to 1pm (drop-in), Coffee #1, St Catherine’s Walk, Carmarthen SA31 1GA 2 July 2019, 11am to 1pm (drop-in), Chapter, Market Road, Canton, Cardiff CF5 1QE Are you affected by a rare or genetic condition? Are you interested in finding out more about genomics and health? Join us for the first Genomics… Read more »
Schools’ Genetics Roadshow: autumn 2019/spring 2020
What is the Schools’ Genetics and Genomics Roadshow? Wales Gene Park Schools’ Genetics and Genomics Roadshow offers free talks to year 12/13 students in your own school or college. At the roadshow two expert speakers will talk on topics related to DNA, genetics and genomics. Each talk is around 25 to 30 minutes with questions… Read more »
4th annual Wales Gene Park 3G Public Genetics & Genomics Conference
Genetics and Genomics for the 3rd Generation (3G) conference – A public event about DNA, genetics and genomics Thursday 20th June 2019, 10am – 3pm, Holiday Inn, Castle Street, Cardiff CF10 1XD Like to find out more about the fascinating field of DNA, genetics and genomics and discover how it affects our everyday lives? Join us for… Read more »