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Genomics: Research

Commons · Question 4017 · Tabled 3 Sep 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 11 Sep 2024

Question

Asked by Daisy Cooper

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the effectiveness of (a) Genomics England Limited and (b) the NHS Genomic Medicine Service in (i) stimulating and (ii) facilitating research activity.

Answer

Answered by Andrew Gwynne, 11 Sep 2024

The NHS Genomic Medicine Service (NHS GMS), in partnership with Genomics England (GEL), delivers a national whole genome sequencing service, as part of routine care for rare disease and cancer patients. GEL delivers the National Genomic Research Library (...