A baby who was born with a large tumour on his leg has been spared chemotherapy and surgery, after whole genome sequencing at Addenbrooke’s revealed the lump was harmless. “It […]
Implementing whole genome sequencing in paediatric oncology practice
This is a Wellcome Connecting Science event developed in collaboration with NHS East Genomic Laboratory Hub, University of Cambridge Dept. of Paediatrics and the Wellcome Sanger Institute Cellular Genetics Programme, supported by Genomics England, Health […]
Thursday 20 October 2022: Implementing whole genome sequencing in paediatric oncology practice
Next Thursday 20 October, Wellcome Connecting Science, in collaboration with the Department of Paediatrics and NHS East Genomics will be hosting a meeting inviting clinicians and pathologists from all UK […]
Gene test spared baby unnecessary chemotherapy
A newborn baby was spared unnecessary chemotherapy when a special blood test revealed a suspected cancerous lump on his leg was actually benign. The test – called whole genome sequencing […]