Genetic Risk Testing - Policyholder Misconceptions and Benefits to Insurers
15 Aug 2024
As the conversation around genetic risk testing continues to evolve, it's crucial to address the misconceptions that surround it. This latest article by Genomics' Co-Founder and CEO, Sir Peter Donnelly, discusses the common misunderstandings around genetic risk testing and the untapped benefits it holds for the insurance industry.
Genomics Announces New Extension and Expansion of Drug Discovery Collaboration with Vertex
17 Jul 2024
The three-year extension expands the range of therapeutic areas and genomic data insights and also explores the use of genomic risk to better define patient subgroups
Adding genetics to health checks improves identification of people at risk for CVD
12 Jun 2024
We are proud to unveil new findings about our Integrated Risk Tool for cardiovascular disease, which has just achieved another significant validation. A recent study led by the University of Leicester, published in the esteemed European Heart Journal, underscores the transformative potential of our tool in early prevention.
Genomics and GSK establish precision medicine collaboration to assess polygenic risk scores in clinical trial design
30 Apr 2024
The collaboration, across multiple therapeutic areas, will evaluate how polygenic risk scores could be used to improve clinical trial design and efficiency
Genomics and MassMutual's program enables understanding health risks through genetic testing
9 Apr 2024
The wellness offering utilizes advanced genetics to provide personalized risk information for common and preventable diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, breast and prostate cancer
Genomics plc publishes results of NHS trial in European Journal of Preventive Cardiology
1 Feb 2024
We are delighted to share exciting news in cardiovascular prevention! Genomics plc's study in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology integrates genetic risk factors for advanced heart disease prediction with QRISK®2. This HEART Study demonstrates that Integrated Risk Tools (IRTs) are a potent combination outperforming existing tools.
Genomics raises £35 million for advanced genetic testing
8 Jan 2024
An article in The Financial Times by Hannah Kuchler announced the news of the Oxford university spinout's successful fundraise to help predict disease leveraging polygenic risk scores.
Genomics plc selected as one of Bloomberg’s 25 UK Startups to Watch
24 Oct 2023
Genomics plc has been selected from among more than 1,500 applications to be included in Bloomberg’s inaugural 25 UK Startups to Watch list. Bloomberg canvassed the UK to find 25 startups that represent the diversity and innovation of the country's startup scene. The Editors wanted to hear about companies that are growing fast, working on something truly unique and come from a diverse group of founders from all over the UK. Genomics plc co-Founder, Professor Sir Peter Donnelly, was also one of three founders from companies in the list to be on stage at the Bloomberg Technology Summit to discuss the Genomics plc story and the wider life sciences/tech sector.
Genomics features as one of Newsweek's most loved UK workplaces
4 Oct 2023
Genomics plc has made it into the Newsweek list of the UK's 100 Most Loved Workplaces 2023. The list is based on feedback from companies' employees and the rankings encompass a company's commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, its dedication to employee growth and development and its ability to adapt to the needs of its workforce.
Genomics plc bolsters executive leadership team with two new hires
25 Nov 2022
Genomics plc has today announced that Mark Toms and Nick DeFilippo have joined its leadership team as Chief Medical Officer and Chief Commercial Officer, respectively. Both join the company’s executive leadership team.