Introduction The Whole Genome Screening project – The London Genetics Centre Study. It is the first of its type to be based in a General Practice in the UK, as part of a Medical combined with an Echocardiogram and Ultrasound screening. It is a joint venture with The Royal Marsden, The Institute of Cancer Research,…
Genetics Screening How can understanding your genome help improve your health planning? Our genome is the blueprint that defines who we are. We may have genetic vulnerabilities which combined with environmental health factors can put us at risk of diseases. Genetic screening is done to identify such gene alterations. This information can then assist GPs…
Why The London Genetics Centre is an important choice The main causes of serious illness and premature death are Heart disease and Cancer. The incidence of both conditions is determined to a large extent by genetics and other risk factors. The London Genetics Centre has chosen a team of geneticists and physicians from The Royal…
The Next Generation Medical What are actionable genes and why is it helpful to identify them? A crucial part of healthy population screening is choosing of the right actionable gene list. ‘Actionable genes’ are genes in which inherited alterations are associated with a significant, but preventable, disease risk. Our team has carefully chosen over 650…
Whole Genome Screening at The London Genetics Centre (Click to enlarge) Whole Genome Screening Pathway The Practicalities – How is it done? The journey begins with a full Medical at 90 Sloane Street or an accepted approved GP partner centre which fulfils our protocol. This includes a full history of current and past illnesses, together…