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A new public dialogue finds support for the use of whole genome sequencing (WGS) in newborn screening – providing that the right safeguards and resources are in place.
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UK NSC consultations
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The UK NSC is currently running consultations on screening for alcohol misuse, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, Duchenne muscular dystrophy and the use of AI in breast cancer screening.
Meet the UK NSC: Bob Steele, chair
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In the first in a series of profiles of UK NSC members, we hear from the chair, Professor Bob Steele.
Cancer Research UK has published the results of a UK public survey examining attitudes towards restoring screening pathways in response to COVID-19.
Details of the public dialogue, commissioned by the UK NSC, Genomics England and the UKRI’s Sciencewise programme, to understand the views of the public about the potential use of whole genome sequencing in newborn screening.
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The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) advises ministers and the NHS in the 4 UK countries about all aspects of population screening and supports implementation of screening programmes.
UK NSC is part of the Department of Health and Social Care, the Welsh Government, The Scottish Government and the Department of Health (Northern Ireland).
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