As part of the NHS Long-Term Plan seriously ill children who are likely to have rare genetic disorders and adults suffering from certain rare conditions will begin to be offered whole genome sequencing in 2019. Further to this, Baroness Blackwood announced in February this year the development of The National Genomic Healthcare Strategy. This strategy will set out how the genomics community can work together to make the UK the global leader in genomic healthcare.  During the announcement, Baroness Blackwood said that this strategy will aim to help diagnose illnesses before symptoms occur and use data and technology to prevent illnesses, not just treat them. This lunch meeting will discuss how innovation, data and technology can help achieve these goals and benefit the rare disease community.

Date: Thursday 24th October 2019

Time: 12.00pm – 3.00pm

Location: CMS London, 78 Cannon Street, London, EC4N 6AF

Baroness Nicola Blackwood

Baroness Blackwood was appointed as a Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department of Health and Social Care on 10 January 2019. She previously served as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department of Health from July 2016 until June 2017. She was elected as the Conservative MP for Oxford West and Abingdon in May 2010.

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About CMS

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We will be serving a buffet lunch. Please let us know of any dietary requirements.

Please RSVP by Friday 18th October using the link or for any questions please email Account Executive Christie Oliver at christie.oliver@policyprojects.com or call 020 7839 9305.

Invitations are strictly by invitation only and non-transferrable.