GPW Newsletter: May 2026

Welcome to the latest edition of the Genomics Partnership Wales Newsletter.

The first few months of 2026 have been a very busy, but incredibly exciting time for the Programme. At the start of the year, we welcomed our new Genomics Research Lead, Nigel Williams, who will oversee the implementation of the Strategic Research Plan for Genomics in Wales. In this edition, Nigel shares his reflections on his first few months in post.

Most recently, at the end of April, we hosted our first ever in-person Genomics Showcase at Cardiff City Stadium. The event brought together over 500 delegates and 40 exhibitors to celebrate genomics expertise in Wales and its growing impact on patients and the wider population. In this issue, some of our organisers and attendees reflect on what the event meant to them.

Finally, as applications open for the duration of May for individuals to join our Patient and Public Sounding Board, we also hear from current members on why they chose to join the conversation.

As always, we welcome your feedback. If you would like to share your thoughts on this newsletter, please email GenomicspartnershipWales@wales.nhs.uk.

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