Genetics in Wessex 

• The Wessex Genomic Medicine Centre is one of the GMCs in the UK contributing to the 100 000 genome project, a bold initiative to use population whole-genome sequencing to transform our understanding of rare diseases and cancers.
• The Wessex GMC is one of the providers for the MSc in Genomic Medicine, a major new training route for healthcare professionals working in this emerging field.
• The Wessex Academic Health Science Network serves to connect academic, NHS, industrial and other healthcare interests to drive improvements in service and knowledge.
• A pilot project is underway to deliver a clinical exome sequencing service.
• Many staff have joint academic contracts to promote collaboration between the University of Southampton and the NHS service, including the Wessex Imprinting Group.
• The WRGL works closely with the Wessex Clinical Genetics Service , Molecular Pathology and other departments at University Hospitals Southampton to deliver a comprehensive Regional Genetics Service and to foster research and continuous development of knowledge in the field of human genetics.