SMA Screening ISE partnership board updated on NIHR research call
The National Institute for Health and Care Research has advertised the research call for the in-service evaluation of newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy.
Jo Harcombe
Jo is the Head of UK NSC Information and Engagement Management and Deputy to the UK NSC Screening Lead. She is a former senior lecturer in midwifery and women's health and has worked in screening since 2001.
Bursaries available for 2025 health screening module
The UK NSC is again offering a small number of bursaries to study the popular health screening module at the University of Warwick.
SMA Screening ISE Partnership Board update February 2025
An update from the partnership board that is overseeing the planning of an in-service evaluation (ISE) of newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy.
New screening masterclass dates announced
The UK NSC has announced 2 new dates for its popular screening masterclass, one in May and one in July.
Partners updated on SMA screening project workstreams
The SMA Screening In-service evaluation (ISE) Partnership Board held its latest meeting on 17 September, and received updates from partners, stakeholders and expert sub-groups.
Significant progress made with SMA screening in-service evaluation planning
The latest meeting of the SMA Screening In-service evaluation Partnership Board heard that significant progress had been made with the planning of the newborn screening ISE for spinal muscular atrophy.
SMA screening in-service evaluation update
An update from the third meeting of the spinal muscular atrophy screening in-service evaluation partnership board.
New screening masterclass dates announced
Two new dates have been announced for our popular screening masterclasses in autumn 2024.
Bursaries available for 2024 health screening module
The UK NSC is pleased again to be able to offer a small number of bursaries to applicants wanting to study the health screening module at the University of Warwick.
Partnership board updated on progress with SMA screening evidence review
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.