NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Genetics and Rare Diseases Specialty Group and the Scottish Clinical Genomics Forum Joint Event

Date: 20/05/2026 to 20/05/2026 Venue: Institute of Genetics and Cancer (IGC)

The NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Genetics and Rare Diseases Specialty Group and the Scottish Clinical Genomics Forum are hosting an in-person event, free for academic, clinical, government and third-sector colleagues at the Institute of Genetics and Cancer (IGC) in Edinburgh, Wednesday 20 May

This event is particularly aimed at members of the Scottish Clinical Genomics community, including Genetic Counsellors and Clinical Geneticists, Trainees/Residents, Nurses and Laboratory Staff and the Scottish genomic research community.

We will be showcasing patient-focussed research and development in the field of genomics in Scotland, discussing the changes in genetic testing on both Laboratory and Clinical Genetics Practice across Scotland and how we can collaborate to maintain the best service for our patients. Our speakers and delegates are from within NHS Scotland Services and will be reporting back on experience in all four Genetics Services and Laboratories and sharing new ways of working in Clinical Genetics to manage increased patient referrals.

We also expect an update from the Scottish Strategic Network for Genomic Medicine.

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Programme

09:00-09:30	Registration
	Morning session (NHS Research Scotland) Chairs: Dr Catherine McWilliam, Dr Jamie Campbell & David Moore
09:30-09:40	Introduction and Welcome	Dr Jonathan Berg	University of Dundee
09:40-10:10	Improving Genomic Healthcare through clinical-academic partnership and panel discussion	Professor Joris Veltman & Dr Jonathan Berg	University of Edinburgh/ University of Dundee
10:10-10:45	Keynote Presentation: The increasing complexity in the diagnoses and treatment of genetic muscle diseases	Professor Volker Straub	Newcastle University
10:45-11:15	Coffee break & Trade
11:15-11:35	Title: TBA	Dr Michael Yates	University of Edinburgh
11:35-11:55	The genetics of rare reproductive disorders	Dr Margot Wyrwoll	University of Edinburgh
11:55-12:30	AI and improvements in variant interpretation	Professor Joe Marsh	University of Edinburgh
12.30-13.30	Lunch & Trade
	Afternoon Session (Closed Forum) Chair: Catriona Corsie
13:30-13:40	Introduction to Afternoon Session	Catriona Corsie	NHS Lothian
13:40-14:10	The BHF SCD/OHCA Project: A national integrated care system for Scotland.	Helena Davison	NHS GG&C
14:10-14:50	Beyond the RID Test Directory: An innovation piece	Dr Jamie Campbell	NHS Lothian
14:50-15:30	Laboratory 'Send-Away' Tests: A Scotland-wide view	Dr Hannah Massey / Dr Mark Hamilton	NHS Lothian /NHS GG&C
15:30-16:10	DNA storage policy update and discussion	Paul Westwood	NHS GG&C
16:10-16:45	Breaking News and Q&A with Forum Co-chairs
16:45-16:50	Closing remarks

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