Harnessing Genetics to advance Research, Healthcare, Education and Innovation 🧬💡 📩 walesgenepark@cardiff.ac.uk linktr.ee/walesgeneparkhttps://bsky.app/profile/walesgenepark.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/walesgenepark.bsky.social/post/3mrd4ttztys2hIt's been a busy day today engaging communities in genetics and genomics in Wales! We've been at Day 2 of the Connect CACNA1C Global Network Conference 2026 at Cardiff Uni and also out delivering a community talk on genetic ancestry to Bridgend Probus! #RareDisease #CommunityEngagement23 Jul 2026 15:13 +0000at://did:plc:2xpmhmvd67cbsbbzhyuw4k2s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrd4ttztys2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/walesgenepark.bsky.social/post/3mra5fmstqk2yWe're at the Connect CACNA1C Global Network Conference 2026 at Cardiff Uni alongside our #AWMGS colleagues. Today is all about the latest research it's a great opportunity to connect with researchers, people living with these conditions, and their families! #Genomics #TimothySyndrome #CACNA1C22 Jul 2026 10:45 +0000at://did:plc:2xpmhmvd67cbsbbzhyuw4k2s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mra5fmstqk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/walesgenepark.bsky.social/post/3mq2y5p6byk2gIt was a pleasure to take part in the #UniversitiesWales Civic Mission Symposium today at the #walesmillenniumcentre. It was a great opportunity to discuss the community engagement work we're doing across Wales to help mainstream genomics. #Genomics #Mainstreaming #CivicEngagement07 Jul 2026 16:03 +0000at://did:plc:2xpmhmvd67cbsbbzhyuw4k2s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq2y5p6byk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/walesgenepark.bsky.social/post/3mpxwgibgi22nIt was fantastic to meet some of the new members of #GenomicsPartnershipWales’ Patient and Public Sounding Board. They heard from our Genomic Consent Manager, Rhys Vaughan, on genomics, and our Patient and Public Involvement Lead, Emma Hughes, on co-production. #Genomics #PatientInvolvement #Cymru06 Jul 2026 10:54 +0000at://did:plc:2xpmhmvd67cbsbbzhyuw4k2s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpxwgibgi22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/walesgenepark.bsky.social/post/3mpo7uw6vl22mBookings are open for the first-ever Genomics Showcase in North Wales! 🧬 Join us at Venue Cymru, Llandudno, on 19 November 2026 for a day of: 🧬 Inspiring talks 💬 Expert panel discussions 🏢 Networking opportunities Find out more and book here: bit.ly/4aNLfL9 #GenomicsShowcaseNW2026 #Genomics02 Jul 2026 14:16 +0000at://did:plc:2xpmhmvd67cbsbbzhyuw4k2s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpo7uw6vl22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/walesgenepark.bsky.social/post/3mouyfdayec2eThank you to all who joined us for our Future for Rare workshop and shared their thoughts and experiences. It was great to hear so many perspectives! We’re excited to see what comes next with the Future for Rare Campaign! Sign up for updates - lnkd.in/eX64KBuD. #RareDisease #FutureforRareCampaign22 Jun 2026 13:26 +0000at://did:plc:2xpmhmvd67cbsbbzhyuw4k2s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mouyfdayec2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/walesgenepark.bsky.social/post/3moi2zpjlds26We are here at #GOFOD3! Come and find us today on the second floor in the Exchange where we are talking all things genomics. It should be an exciting day of talks and networking! #GOFOD3 #Genomics #Cymru17 Jun 2026 10:08 +0000at://did:plc:2xpmhmvd67cbsbbzhyuw4k2s/app.bsky.feed.post/3moi2zpjlds26https://bsky.app/profile/walesgenepark.bsky.social/post/3mnwjnuxde223Join us tomorrow for our next Genomics Café 🧬🫖 Hear from Dr John Lewis and PPI representative Jemin Popat, who will be covering some of the advanced therapy highlights from the Genomics Showcase 2026. 🗓️ 11 June 🕚 11:00 Book now - www.ticketsource.com/wales-gene-p... #GenomicsShowcase2026 #Wales10 Jun 2026 10:42 +0000at://did:plc:2xpmhmvd67cbsbbzhyuw4k2s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnwjnuxde223https://bsky.app/profile/walesgenepark.bsky.social/post/3mnrchpdnkc2tThis Thursday is our next Public Genomics Café. Join us to revisit talks from the Genomics Showcase, including Dr Rebecca Simms, from Cardiff Uni, exploring genes in dementia. 🗓️ 11 June 2026 🕚 11:00–12:45 Book now - www.ticketsource.com/wales-gene-p... #GenomicsShowcase2026 #Cymru #Wales08 Jun 2026 08:50 +0000at://did:plc:2xpmhmvd67cbsbbzhyuw4k2s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnrchpdnkc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/walesgenepark.bsky.social/post/3mnkijrkb3k2o⏳ Less than a week to go until the Public Genomics Café Join us as we revisit some talks from the Genomics Showcase including Dr Maninder Ahluwalia on the genomics of intermittent fasting. 🗓️ 11 June 🕚 11:00am Book now - https://www.ticketsource.com/wales-gene-park/t-gllnpoj #GenomicsShowcase2026 #Cymru #Wales05 Jun 2026 15:50 +0000at://did:plc:2xpmhmvd67cbsbbzhyuw4k2s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnkijrkb3k2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/walesgenepark.bsky.social/post/3mnhfcqbe422z📢 Help shape the future for Rare in Wales! Join the Welsh Future for Rare workshop online on 22.06.226 to discuss priorities for the rare condition community. A range of insights are crucial for recommendations to all four UK governments. Registration open now - loom.ly/ijJTwBs #FutureForRare04 Jun 2026 10:15 +0000at://did:plc:2xpmhmvd67cbsbbzhyuw4k2s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnhfcqbe422zhttps://bsky.app/profile/walesgenepark.bsky.social/post/3mmr4z5kljs2wWe’re working with Genetic Alliance UK to host Future for Rare Workshop 2026 – Your Views Matter. An online workshop giving the rare disease community in Wales a chance to shape the UK Rare Diseases Framework. 📅 22 June 26 📍 Teams ✨Register here✨- lnkd.in/eQcvtEra #FutureForRare #PatientVoice26 May 2026 13:47 +0000at://did:plc:2xpmhmvd67cbsbbzhyuw4k2s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmr4z5kljs2whttps://bsky.app/profile/walesgenepark.bsky.social/post/3mmh2fvrt4k2mApplications are open to join Genomic Partnership Wales' Patient and Public Sounding Board in 2026 until 31 May. Find out more about the role of the Sounding Board, who can get involved and how to apply here - lnkd.in/ebHQYqyq #Genomics #PublicEngagement #Cymru #PatientVoice22 May 2026 13:34 +0000at://did:plc:2xpmhmvd67cbsbbzhyuw4k2s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmh2fvrt4k2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/walesgenepark.bsky.social/post/3mlqhqblfl22dMissed the Genomics Showcase? 📢 Join us for a special Public Genomics Café 🧬🫖 to revisit showcase talks and explore key themes in an accessible format. 🗓️11 June 2026 🕰️11:00 – 12:45 📍Microsoft Teams Book your place here - www.ticketsource.com/wales-gene-park #GenomicsShowcase2026 #Cymru13 May 2026 14:02 +0000at://did:plc:2xpmhmvd67cbsbbzhyuw4k2s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlqhqblfl22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/walesgenepark.bsky.social/post/3mkhvg5wxuc2hA huge thank you to all who joined us at #GenomicsShowcase2026 in Cardiff. It was an inspiring day of talks, posters, networking and collaboration across Wales’ genomics community. Register your interest for our North Wales Genomics Showcase here - forms.office.com/e/wjYUBdMc2j #Genomics #Cymru27 Apr 2026 10:47 +0000at://did:plc:2xpmhmvd67cbsbbzhyuw4k2s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkhvg5wxuc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/walesgenepark.bsky.social/post/3mkauyawoxs2a40+ stands made the Genomics Showcase 2026 in Cardiff 🧬 a brilliant success. From patient groups to industry, research, healthcare & universities, there was something for everyone. Huge thanks to all exhibitors & industry sponsors for making it so engaging. #Genomics #Wales #Cymru24 Apr 2026 15:51 +0000at://did:plc:2xpmhmvd67cbsbbzhyuw4k2s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkauyawoxs2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/walesgenepark.bsky.social/post/3mkat2kpki22aWhat a day at #GenomicsShowcase2026 🧬 From personalised prescribing to cancer advances and rare disease diagnosis, the range of topics was incredible with a strong focus on public & patient involvement. Thank you to all the speakers shaping the future of genomics across Wales. #Genomics #Cymru24 Apr 2026 15:16 +0000at://did:plc:2xpmhmvd67cbsbbzhyuw4k2s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkat2kpki22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/walesgenepark.bsky.social/post/3mk62mznvo22zIt’s been incredible to see so many inspiring speakers at today’s Genomics Showcase. With talks covering a huge range of topics. It’s been really positive to see how far genomics in Wales has come. We’re looking forward to more sessions after lunch! #GenomicsShowcase2026 #Genomics #Cymru23 Apr 2026 12:54 +0000at://did:plc:2xpmhmvd67cbsbbzhyuw4k2s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk62mznvo22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/walesgenepark.bsky.social/post/3mk5mzwoul22zAnd we’re live at the #GenomicsShowcase2026. Check out the huge range of talks and panels across 4 different spaces, explore 30 posters, take time to network, come find us on floor 4 and and let's celebrate genomics in Wales! #GenomicsShowcase2026 #Genomics #Cymru #Genomicspartnershipwales23 Apr 2026 08:51 +0000at://did:plc:2xpmhmvd67cbsbbzhyuw4k2s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk5mzwoul22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/walesgenepark.bsky.social/post/3mk3bsy4zws26We’re delighted to welcome AstraZeneca as a Gold Sponsor of the Genomics Showcase at Cardiff City Stadium. Their support has made the event possible. Visit their stand on the 4th floor to learn more about their work in genomics. #GenomicsShowcase2026 #Cymru22 Apr 2026 10:25 +0000at://did:plc:2xpmhmvd67cbsbbzhyuw4k2s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3bsy4zws26https://bsky.app/profile/walesgenepark.bsky.social/post/3mjjxzmvvac2jJust over a week to go until the first-of-its-kind Genomics Showcase — and there are a few extra spaces! 🎉 It’s a packed day featuring: 🧬 Inspiring talks 💬 Expert panels 🎯 Interactive activities 🏢 Informative stands Don’t miss out - book your place now: bit.ly/3QbfMuG #GenomicsShowcase2026 #Cymru15 Apr 2026 13:14 +0000at://did:plc:2xpmhmvd67cbsbbzhyuw4k2s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjjxzmvvac2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/walesgenepark.bsky.social/post/3mhpwveqhvk27It's fantastic to have some of the team at the Wales Cancer Research Conference 2026. It's a brilliant opportunity to explore how Wales and genomics is improving our understanding of cancer through talks, posters, and networking. Looking forward to further informative talks. #Genomics #WCRC202623 Mar 2026 11:19 +0000at://did:plc:2xpmhmvd67cbsbbzhyuw4k2s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhpwveqhvk27https://bsky.app/profile/walesgenepark.bsky.social/post/3mgrwrclxc225Brilliant to be out at #SIHLive talking to year 12s from across South Wales. Thanks to @cumedicengage.bsky.social for putting the event together! Exciting to meet some of the potential health professionals of the future and introduce them to genomics and genetics. #Genomics #Healthcare #engagement11 Mar 2026 12:57 +0000at://did:plc:2xpmhmvd67cbsbbzhyuw4k2s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgrwrclxc225https://bsky.app/profile/walesgenepark.bsky.social/post/3mgrsi6a7s225Great to attend the launch of the QuicDNA Max liquid biopsy programme for cancer care, at the #Senedd last night. Wonderful to see the collaboration between those affected by cancer, NHS scientists and clinicians, researchers and industry partners. #Healthcare #Research #Genomics11 Mar 2026 11:41 +0000at://did:plc:2xpmhmvd67cbsbbzhyuw4k2s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgrsi6a7s225https://bsky.app/profile/walesgenepark.bsky.social/post/3mftskzs2pk2gAhead of #RareDiseaseDay tomorrow, we are in Swansea raising awareness and shining a spotlight on genomics and rare conditions at the Royal College of Midwifery St David's Day Conference. Great to meet colleagues from across the field of midwifery. #Genomics27 Feb 2026 13:22 +0000at://did:plc:2xpmhmvd67cbsbbzhyuw4k2s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mftskzs2pk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/walesgenepark.bsky.social/post/3mfri3febbs2uGreat to see the Welsh rare disease community yesterday at the Rare Disease Day reception in Cardiff. We heard insights on Behçet’s, the Welsh Rare Disease Plan, the 'Equity for Rare' report from @geneticallianceuk.bsky.social, and the new NICE Quality Standards. #RareDiseaseDay #Cymru #Senedd26 Feb 2026 15:09 +0000at://did:plc:2xpmhmvd67cbsbbzhyuw4k2s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfri3febbs2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/walesgenepark.bsky.social/post/3mfpg5alm2c2dSome absolutely fantastic talks at the #RareDiseaseDay2026 reception in Cardiff. Hearing from John Griffiths MS, Rachael Humphreys on Behçets Disease, Dr Jamie Duckers on the Welsh Rare Disease Plan, Nick Meade CEO of @geneticallianceuk.bsky.social and Dr Graham Shortland! Thank you all!25 Feb 2026 19:29 +0000at://did:plc:2xpmhmvd67cbsbbzhyuw4k2s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfpg5alm2c2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/walesgenepark.bsky.social/post/3mfpdaj73nk2dWe're kicking things off at the #RareDiseaseDay2026 reception with John Griffiths MS speaking on the importance of building rare disease services into the NHS in Wales.25 Feb 2026 18:37 +0000at://did:plc:2xpmhmvd67cbsbbzhyuw4k2s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfpdaj73nk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/walesgenepark.bsky.social/post/3mfpc44az7k2dWe have some amazing speakers at the #RareDiseaseDay2026 reception in the #NorwegianChurch. Looking forward to hearing from them all. @geneticallianceuk.bsky.social25 Feb 2026 18:17 +0000at://did:plc:2xpmhmvd67cbsbbzhyuw4k2s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfpc44az7k2d