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Behind the scenes with the UK NSC’s Research and Methodology Group

Posted by: Professor Sian Taylor-Phillips, Posted on: 30 September 2025 - Categories: UK National Screening Committee

The UK NSC’s Research and Methodology Group has advised on a wide range of screening research projects since its launch.

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UK NSC moves to 2-yearly open call cycle

Posted by: Katy Town, Posted on: 22 September 2025 - Categories: UK National Screening Committee

UK NSC is moving to a 2-yearly cycle for inviting stakeholders to submit new screening topic proposals.

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Partnership board updated on work to review evidence for SMA newborn screening

Posted by: Jo Harcombe, Posted on: 18 September 2025 - Categories: Newborn Blood Spot Screening, Uncategorized

The SMA screening ISE partnership board was updated on a range of activities at its most recent meeting.

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Exciting opportunities to join UK NSC expert groups

Posted by: Mike Harris, Posted on: 8 September 2025 - Categories: UK National Screening Committee

The UK NSC has 15 vacancies to fill on 3 of its expert advisory groups.

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In-service evaluation in screening programmes

Posted by: Carolina Martinelli, Posted on: 4 September 2025 - Categories: UK National Screening Committee

The UK NSC evidence review process guidance has been updated with an expanded definition of in-service evaluation.

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