A Centre for
Genetics in Healthcare

Nowgen is a centre of expertise in genetics in healthcare, which sets out to inform and improve the practice of genetic medicine.

Our work draws on a diverse range of disciplines to:

• Involve the public and patients in dialogue about genetic medicine;
• Develop innovative forms of service delivery;
• Improve the practice of genetic medicine through applied health services research;
• Deliver professional training;
• Support biohealth industries;
• Inform national healthcare practice and policy development.

What’s new?

Darwin-inspired workshops for post-16 students with Wellcome Trust funded travel bursaries of £200 for schools and colleges who are based over 30 miles from Nowgen. Bookings open 1 May 2009.

20 May – Array CGH and validation using Q-PCR: a practical course for cytogeneticists

22 June and 1 July – Teacher workshops run in collaboration with the Science Learning Centre North West