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Wales Gene Park
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Harnessing Genetics to advance Research, Healthcare, Education and Innovation 🧬💡
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We are at the Health and Care Research Wales Conference 2026 and it's been so positive to see genomics highlighted.

The session 'Collaborating for impact: unlocking genomics for better health and care in Wales' allowed delegates to explore genomics research in Wales.

#ResearchWales2026 #Genomics
October 8, 2026 at 1:40 PM
It was a pleasure to be a part of Mabon ap Gwynfor, the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care’s, visit to the Wales Genomics Health Centre (CIGC).

The visit was a great opportunity to showcase the role genomics is playing in healthcare across Wales and share our contribution.

#Genomics
October 7, 2026 at 4:04 PM
🧬 Exciting to see genomics in the news!

A new rapid test is transforming brain tumour diagnosis, potentially reducing waiting times from weeks to hours. It's an amazing example of genomics improving patient care.

📰 Read more here - www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

#Genomics
Brain tumour diagnosis cut from weeks to hours with rapid new NHS test
The test means patients can start treatment sooner and are spared weeks of uncertainty.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 25, 2026 at 11:21 AM
We’re at the @atwales.bsky.social Symposium 2026, alongside #GenomicsPartnershipWales.

The theme for this year’s symposium is “Branching Out – Growing through Collaboration”, and it’s been fantastic to highlight the range of collaborations taking place across genomics in Wales.
#Genomics #Cymru
September 17, 2026 at 11:11 AM
We’re delighted to be at the #FutureforRare Summit 2026.

Today’s event brings together the #RareDisease community to explore what a successor policy to the UK Rare Disease Framework should look like.

It’s set to be an exciting day, and we’re pleased to be here with @lifearc.bsky.social.

#Genomics
September 9, 2026 at 10:42 AM
It's been a busy day today engaging communities in genetics and genomics in Wales!

We've been at Day 2 of the Connect CACNA1C Global Network Conference 2026 at Cardiff Uni and also out delivering a community talk on genetic ancestry to Bridgend Probus!

#RareDisease #CommunityEngagement
July 23, 2026 at 3:13 PM
We're at the Connect CACNA1C Global Network Conference 2026 at Cardiff Uni alongside our #AWMGS colleagues.

Today is all about the latest research it's a great opportunity to connect with researchers, people living with these conditions, and their families!

#Genomics #TimothySyndrome #CACNA1C
July 22, 2026 at 10:45 AM
It was a pleasure to take part in the #UniversitiesWales Civic Mission Symposium today at the #walesmillenniumcentre.

It was a great opportunity to discuss the community engagement work we're doing across Wales to help mainstream genomics.

#Genomics #Mainstreaming #CivicEngagement
July 7, 2026 at 4:03 PM
It was fantastic to meet some of the new members of #GenomicsPartnershipWales’ Patient and Public Sounding Board.

They heard from our Genomic Consent Manager, Rhys Vaughan, on genomics, and our Patient and Public Involvement Lead, Emma Hughes, on co-production.

#Genomics #PatientInvolvement #Cymru
July 6, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Bookings are open for the first-ever Genomics Showcase in North Wales! 🧬

Join us at Venue Cymru, Llandudno, on 19 November 2026 for a day of:

🧬 Inspiring talks
💬 Expert panel discussions
🏢 Networking opportunities

Find out more and book here: bit.ly/4aNLfL9

#GenomicsShowcaseNW2026 #Genomics
July 2, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Thank you to all who joined us for our Future for Rare workshop and shared their thoughts and experiences. It was great to hear so many perspectives!

We’re excited to see what comes next with the Future for Rare Campaign! Sign up for updates - lnkd.in/eX64KBuD.

#RareDisease #FutureforRareCampaign
June 22, 2026 at 1:26 PM
We are here at #GOFOD3!

Come and find us today on the second floor in the Exchange where we are talking all things genomics.

It should be an exciting day of talks and networking!

#GOFOD3 #Genomics #Cymru
June 17, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Join us tomorrow for our next Genomics Café 🧬🫖

Hear from Dr John Lewis and PPI representative Jemin Popat, who will be covering some of the advanced therapy highlights from the Genomics Showcase 2026.

🗓️ 11 June
🕚 11:00

Book now - www.ticketsource.com/wales-gene-p...

#GenomicsShowcase2026 #Wales
June 10, 2026 at 10:42 AM
This Thursday is our next Public Genomics Café.

Join us to revisit talks from the Genomics Showcase, including Dr Rebecca Simms, from Cardiff Uni, exploring genes in dementia.

🗓️ 11 June 2026
🕚 11:00–12:45

Book now - www.ticketsource.com/wales-gene-p...

#GenomicsShowcase2026 #Cymru #Wales
June 8, 2026 at 8:50 AM
⏳ Less than a week to go until the Public Genomics Café

Join us as we revisit some talks from the Genomics Showcase including Dr Maninder Ahluwalia on the genomics of intermittent fasting.

🗓️ 11 June
🕚 11:00am

Book now - www.ticketsource.com/wales-gene-p...

#GenomicsShowcase2026 #Cymru #Wales
June 5, 2026 at 3:50 PM
📢 Help shape the future for Rare in Wales!

Join the Welsh Future for Rare workshop online on 22.06.226 to discuss priorities for the rare condition community. A range of insights are crucial for recommendations to all four UK governments.

Registration open now - loom.ly/ijJTwBs

#FutureForRare
June 4, 2026 at 10:15 AM
We’re working with Genetic Alliance UK to host Future for Rare Workshop 2026 – Your Views Matter.

An online workshop giving the rare disease community in Wales a chance to shape the UK Rare Diseases Framework.

📅 22 June 26
📍 Teams

✨Register here✨- lnkd.in/eQcvtEra

#FutureForRare #PatientVoice
May 26, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Applications are open to join Genomic Partnership Wales' Patient and Public Sounding Board in 2026 until 31 May.

Find out more about the role of the Sounding Board, who can get involved and how to apply here - lnkd.in/ebHQYqyq

#Genomics #PublicEngagement #Cymru #PatientVoice
May 22, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Missed the Genomics Showcase? 📢

Join us for a special Public Genomics Café 🧬🫖 to revisit showcase talks and explore key themes in an accessible format.

🗓️11 June 2026
🕰️11:00 – 12:45
📍Microsoft Teams

Book your place here - www.ticketsource.com/wales-gene-park

#GenomicsShowcase2026 #Cymru
May 13, 2026 at 2:02 PM
A huge thank you to all who joined us at #GenomicsShowcase2026 in Cardiff. It was an inspiring day of talks, posters, networking and collaboration across Wales’ genomics community.

Register your interest for our North Wales Genomics Showcase here - forms.office.com/e/wjYUBdMc2j

#Genomics #Cymru
April 27, 2026 at 10:48 AM
40+ stands made the Genomics Showcase 2026 in Cardiff 🧬 a brilliant success.

From patient groups to industry, research, healthcare & universities, there was something for everyone.

Huge thanks to all exhibitors & industry sponsors for making it so engaging.

#Genomics #Wales #Cymru
April 24, 2026 at 3:52 PM
What a day at #GenomicsShowcase2026 🧬

From personalised prescribing to cancer advances and rare disease diagnosis, the range of topics was incredible with a strong focus on public & patient involvement.

Thank you to all the speakers shaping the future of genomics across Wales.

#Genomics #Cymru
April 24, 2026 at 3:19 PM
It’s been incredible to see so many inspiring speakers at today’s Genomics Showcase.

With talks covering a huge range of topics. It’s been really positive to see how far genomics in Wales has come.

We’re looking forward to more sessions after lunch!

#GenomicsShowcase2026 #Genomics #Cymru
April 23, 2026 at 12:54 PM
And we’re live at the #GenomicsShowcase2026.

Check out the huge range of talks and panels across 4 different spaces, explore 30 posters, take time to network, come find us on floor 4 and and let's celebrate genomics in Wales!

#GenomicsShowcase2026 #Genomics #Cymru #Genomicspartnershipwales
April 23, 2026 at 8:51 AM
We’re delighted to welcome AstraZeneca as a Gold Sponsor of the Genomics Showcase at Cardiff City Stadium.

Their support has made the event possible. Visit their stand on the 4th floor to learn more about their work in genomics.

#GenomicsShowcase2026 #Cymru
April 22, 2026 at 10:25 AM