North Thames GMS Event: Enhancing Pharmacogenetics Knowledge and Implementation

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If you have any questions, please contact nt-gmsa@gosh.nhs.uk

North Thames Genomics Medicine Service (NTGMS) Event: Enhancing Pharmacogenetics Knowledge and Implementation

To raise awareness of the role of pharmacogenetic testing and governance considerations, the NTGMS have planned an in-person event on Thursday 26th September 2024 to share key developments and to highlight the importance of pharmacogenetic education and training. 

A key part of medicines optimisation is to prevent serious adverse drug reactions and ensure patients receive the right medication at the right dose at the right time. To achieve this healthcare professionals currently use a trial and error approach.

Within the population 4 out of 5 patients are likely to carry a genetic variant affecting their ability to metabolise or tolerate a commonly prescribed medication. Pharmacogenetics refers to the role of inherited genetic variation from both DNA and the mitochondrial genome, which can help clinicians identify the variability of response and pre-emptively identify those likely to have a serious adverse drug reaction.

Pharmacogenetics has entered some clinical areas as part of routine care, such as oncology, HIV, some neonatal centres, neurology e.g. multiple sclerosis and cardiovascular centres e.g., cardiomyopathy. However, the role of pharmacogenetics will soon have an impact on commonly prescribed medications. This means that all healthcare professionals and service providers need to be aware of the educational and training requirements and the impact pharmacogenetics will have within clinical pathways.

Aims:

• Improve pharmacogenetic knowledge and raise awareness of the benefits and limitations of testing.
• Understand how pharmacogenetics can be implemented into clinical pathways.
• Raise awareness of the pharmacogenetic educational and training requirements for healthcare professionals.
• To share new advances in pharmacogenomics.

Impact:

• Knowledge: Enhance genomic literacy through key clinical examples.
• Implementation: Discuss enablers, challenges, and barriers to pharmacogenetic implementation.
• Education: Engage with educators to promote and align training using the NHSE Pharmacy Genomics Workforce Education and Training Strategic Framework. 

Registration: This event is free for all healthcare professionals and related personnel. Register now to secure your spot and enhance your understanding of pharmacogenetics.

Registration closes on Monday 9 September, 5pm or when the event reaches capacity.

Contact: For more information or any queries, please contact nt-gmsa@gosh.nhs.uk

We look forward to your participation in this comprehensive and interactive learning session!