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UK NSC screening seminars: let us know what you'd like us to cover

Posted by: TJ Day, Posted on: 30 April 2024 - Categories: General

Send us your ideas for topics to cover at future UK NSC online screening seminars.

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Graham excited by challenges facing the evolving UK NSC

Posted by: Mike Harris, Posted on: 16 April 2024 - Categories: General

Dr Graham Shortland OBE talks about his roles on the UK NSC as vice-chair and a paediatric specialist and the exciting challenges facing the committee.

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Anneke helps the UK NSC navigate the complexities of genetics

Posted by: Mike Harris, Posted on: 9 April 2024 - Categories: General

Anneke helps the UK NSC navigate the complexities of clinical genetics evidence in screening when public expectations about the ability of genetics to predict ill health are running high.

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Partnership board updated on progress with SMA screening evidence review

Posted by: Jo Harcombe, Posted on: 8 April 2024 - Categories: General

The UK NSC and its partners were updated on work to review the evidence for newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy at the second meeting of the SMA in-service evaluation partnership board.

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