Healthcare science
Chief Scientific Officer
Making sure science stays at the heart of the NHS to improve care.
What is healthcare science?
The work of healthcare scientists underpins 80% of all diagnoses.
Partners and stakeholders
We work across the healthcare system and cross-Government as the senior advisor on healthcare science.
Genomics
The 100,000 Genomes Project aims to make the UK the world leader in ground-breaking genetic research into cancer and rare diseases.
Personalised medicine
The future of health will see genomic medicine and next-generation diagnostics driving personalised treatments and interventions.
CSO programmes
Find out more about our various programmes across emerging science and innovation, quality improvement and system wide projects.
News and blogs
Investigating early diagnosis through genomic medicine
The Generation Study, a world-leading initiative led by Genomics England in partnership with NHS England, has begun testing newborns for over 200 rare genetic conditions. This pioneering study aims to screen up to 100,000 newborns across England, which could lead to early diagnosis and treatment of rare genetic disorders. By identifying treatable, rare conditions shortly […]