Behind the Genes
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At Genomics England, our vision is a world where everyone benefits from genomic healthcare.
From the latest research to the lived experiences of those affected by rare conditions and cancer, Behind the Genes brings you closer to the people behind the science.
Each month, we release a deep-dive episode, alongside our Genomics 101 series - short explainers designed to make complex terms in genetics and genomics easier to understand.
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How can genomics help us understand rare conditions?
In this explainer episode, we’ve asked Jamie Ellingford, Lead Genomic Data Scientist for Rare Disease, to explain how genomics is helping us better understand rare conditions. You can also find a…
How is research changing the role of midwives in maternity care?
When people think of midwives, they often think about pregnancy and birth, but the reality of modern midwifery is far broader. In this episode of Behind the Genes, our guests explore the…
What does a midwife do?
In this explainer episode, we’ve asked Kate Stanbury, research midwife on the Generation Study, to tell us more about the vital role that midwives play. You can also find a series of short videos…
How is genomic research being guided by patient and participant voices?
In this episode, we celebrate 10 years of the Participant Panel and explore how genomic research is being guided by patient and participant voices. Made up of people who have consented for their…
What is the Participant Panel at Genomics England?
In this explainer episode, we’ve asked Lisa Beaton, Panel Member and Parent Representative for SWAN UK, to tell us about the Participant Panel. You can also find a series of short videos explaining…
What if a treatment created for one person could transform care for thousands?
In this episode, we explore how individualised medicines are evolving from “n=1” treatments (a treatment effective for a single individual) into approaches that could transform care for many people…
What is de-identified data?
In this explainer episode, we’ve asked Georgia Chan, Senior Data Wrangler at Genomics England, to explain what de-identified data is. You can also find a series of short videos explaining some of the…
Can blood cancer be inherited?
Blood cancers are the fifth most common group of cancers in the UK. But for a small number of people, the condition may have an inherited genetic cause. In this episode of Behind the Genes, we…
What is informed consent?
In this explainer episode, we’ve asked Réka Novotta, Research Ethics Operations Manager at Genomics England, to explain what informed consent is. You can also find a series of short videos explaining…
What Does the Diagnostic Odyssey Really Mean for Families?
In this special episode, recorded live at the 2025 Genomics England Research Summit, host Adam Clatworthy is joined by parents, clinicians and researchers to explore the long, uncertain and often…
Reflecting on 2025 - Collaborating for the future of genomic healthcare
In this special end-of-year episode of Behind the Genes, host Sharon Jones is joined by Dr Rich Scott, Chief Executive Officer of Genomics England, to reflect on the past year at Genomics England,…
How can genomics help us understand cancer?
In this explainer episode, we’ve asked Dr Katie Snape, principal clinician at Genomics England, cancer geneticist, and specialist in inherited cancer, to explain how genomics can help us understand…
What is a genetic counsellor?
In this explainer episode, we’ve asked Amanda Pichini, clinical director at Genomics England and genetic counsellor, to explain what a genetic counsellor is. You can also find a series of short…
What is the Genomics England Research Environment?
In this explainer episode, we’ve asked Dr Emily Perry, research engagement manager at Genomics England, to explain what the Genomics England Research Environment is. You can also find a series of…
How are families and hospitals bringing the Generation Study to life?
In this episode, we step inside the NHS to explore how the Generation Study is brought to life - from posters in waiting rooms to midwife training. We follow the journey of parents joining the study…
What is a clinical geneticist?
In this explainer episode, we’ve asked Dr Nour Elkhateeb, clinical fellow at Genomics England and clinical geneticist for the NHS, to explain the role of a clinical geneticist. The previous episode…
How can cross-sector collaborations drive responsible use of AI for genomic innovation?
In this episode of Behind the Genes, we explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being applied in genomics through cross-sector collaborations. Genomics England and InstaDeep are working together…
How do people feel about using genomic data to guide health across a lifetime?
In this episode of Behind the Genes, we explore the hopes, concerns and complex questions raised by the idea of a lifetime genome — a single genomic record used across a person’s life to guide…
How can we enable ethical and inclusive research to thrive?
In this episode of Behind the Genes, we explore how ethical preparedness can offer a more compassionate and collaborative approach to genomic medicine. Drawing on insights from the EPPiGen Project,…
What can we learn from the Generation Study?
As of February 2025, the Generation Study has recruited over 3,000 participants. In this episode of Behind the Genes, we explore what we have learnt so far from running the study and how it continues…
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Behind the Genes has published 100 episodes since September 2022, covering topics in Life Sciences, Science.
Behind the Genes is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 27m.
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