Join colleagues from across oncology, cancer nursing, diagnostics, genetics and wider cancer services to explore how genomic testing is used in practice, where challenges commonly arise and how to support patients more effectively throughout the genomics pathway.
Delivered by:
DNA Connect: Bridging advanced genomics education and consultant-led clinical care to design, train, and deliver expert genetic pathways for healthcare organisations and patients.
Understanding genomics in practice
Build practical competence in genomic testing and patient support
Are you involved in supporting patients through cancer pathways where genomic testing is becoming increasingly important? This practical online workshop will help you better understand how genomics is being integrated into cancer pathways and what this means for frontline clinical practice. Key learning outcomes include:
- Understand the role of genomics in diagnosis, prognosis and treatment selection across cancer care
- Explore when and why genomic testing is requested and how testing pathways work in practice
- Strengthen your understanding genomic terminology and interpreting results within your role
- Examine ethical, legal and psychosocial considerations linked to genomic testing
- Develop practical approaches to discussing genomics clearly and effectively with patients
- Identify ways to strengthen collaboration across MDTs, genomics laboratory hubs and genetics services
- Explore practical tools and resources to support workforce capability and confidence in genomics-informed care
Live online learning
Navigating genomic pathways, patient conversations and multidisciplinary care
This interactive online workshop will provide valuable opportunities to learn from experienced specialists, share challenges with peers and reflect on how genomics can be more effectively embedded into everyday clinical practice. Throughout the day, you will have the opportunity to:
- Join online to connect with healthcare professionals working across cancer pathways and services throughout the UK
- Take part in interactive discussions around testing pathways, patient communication and service challenges
- Ask questions and gain practical guidance from leading experts in cancer genomics and clinical genetics
- Reflect on how genomic testing currently works within your own pathway and identify areas for improvement
- Leave with practical ideas and increased confidence to support genomics-informed patient care within your role and organisation
About DNA Connect
This workshop will be led by Dr Vishakha Tripathi and Dr Anju Kulkarni from DNA Connect.
DNA Connect: Bridging advanced genomics education and consultant-led clinical care to design, train, and deliver expert genetic pathways for healthcare organisations and patients. For further information click here. https://dnaconnect.uk/
In-house training
This training can also be delivered exclusively for your organisation or Cancer Alliance. Content can be tailored to reflect the specific learning needs, pathways and challenges facing your workforce and services. Please email Sarah Kemm or call 01732 897788 for further details.
Learning & development
Oncology National Networking Forums are pleased to be featured on the ACCEND Greater Manchester ePortfolio
The ePortfolio platform is available via the Greater Manchester Cancer Academy and supports professional development in cancer care.
This forum and all of our events are mapped to the ACCEND Framework and can be recorded in the Greater Mancester ePortfolio to help you evidence your learning, reflections and competencies.
To find out more, click on the ACCEND tab.
| 9:30 |
Joining, technical support and instructions
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| 10:00 |
Workshop leaders’ opening remarks
Dr Vishakha Tripathi, Director DNA Connect & Consultant Genetic Counsellor and Dr Anju Kulkarni, Consultant Clinical Geneticist, DNA Connect
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| Introduction to genomics | |
| 10:10 |
What is genomics and why does it matter?
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| Genomic testing in practice | |
| 10:40 |
Genomic testing in practice: when, why and how it happens
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| 11:20 |
Interactive discussion: Improving genomic testing within your service
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| 11:50 |
Screen break
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| The unique challenges of genomic tests and how to navigate them | |
| 12:00 |
Case based discussions
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| 12:40 |
Interactive discussion: Using genomic results in practice
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| 1:10 |
Lunch break
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| Embedding genomics into everyday cancer pathways | |
| 1:40 |
Supporting patients: how to explain genomics clearly and confidently
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| 2:20 |
Interactive discussion: Sharing experiences of genomics conversations with patients
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| 2:50 |
Screen break
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| Workforce capability and service development | |
| 3:00 |
Developing workforce confidence and capability in genomics
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| 3:40 |
Interactive group discussion: reflection and action planning
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| 4:10 |
Closing remarks and close of day
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Your expert workshop leaders
Dr Vishakha Tripathi is Director of DNA Connect and an experienced Consultant Genetic Counsellor with extensive expertise supporting patients and healthcare professionals across genomic medicine and cancer care pathways. Dr Anju Kulkarni is a Consultant Clinical Geneticist with significant experience in cancer genomics, inherited cancer syndromes and genomic testing pathways.
DNA Connect: Bridging advanced genomics education and consultant-led clinical care to design, train, and deliver expert genetic pathways for healthcare organisations and patients. For further information click here. https://dnaconnect.uk/
Dr Vishakha Tripathi
Director DNA Connect & Consultant Genetic Counsellor
DNA Connect
Dr Anju Kulkarni
Consultant Clinical Geneticist
DNA Connect
Who should attend?
Connect with professionals working across cancer pathways and genomic services
This workshop provides a valuable opportunity to learn alongside peers from across oncology, cancer nursing, diagnostics, genetics and wider cancer services. By attending, you will benefit from shared discussion, practical reflection and collaborative learning around the challenges and opportunities involved in embedding genomics into routine clinical care.
Designed for:
- Cancer Nurse Specialists
- Oncology Consultants
- Cancer Service Managers
- Allied Health Professionals working within cancer services
- MDT Coordinators
- Clinical Nurse Specialists
- Genetics and Genomics Teams
- Healthcare Professionals involved in cancer pathways and patient communication
- Workforce development and education leads
Past attendee feedback
This online training course has been developed from Genomics in Cancer: Strengthening Practice Across Kent & Medway, which was a face-to-face conference created for Kent & Medway Cancer Alliance. Take a look at the attendee feedback to see what those delegates valued most from attending earlier this year:
Full list of price options
- £399+VAT - for one NHS or Public Sector place
- £299+VAT - per place for two or more NHS or Public Sector places
- Commercial organisations are invited to sponsor this event. Please email Vanessa Pearce for further details.
Stretch your NHS training budget further
At SBK Healthcare, we understand how important it is to invest in staff development across a range of specialties. To help you maximise your budget, we offer NHS group discounts that can be applied across one or multiple events.
If you’re interested in making a group booking - whether for a single course or several different events - please email Nichola Cadwallader or call Nichola on 01732 897788 to discuss the best options for your team.
This course is available for in-house training
If you have a team or Cancer Alliance who would benefit from this training, why not commission your own dedicated course? Content can be tailored to reflect your organisation’s pathways, workforce and service priorities. Please email Sarah Kemm or call 01732 897788 for further details.
Associations and networks
If you belong to an alliance, association or network please email Nichola Cadwallader to see how we can work together on a mutually beneficial basis.
You can reserve a no-obligation place whilst you apply for funding.
If your funding has not yet been secured or you would like to hold your place with no obligation whilst waiting for your study leave to be approved, you can reserve your place with us. Please email the reservations team at SBK Healthcare with your details:
- Booking contact: name, job title, department, email and telephone number
- Event(s) to reserve for: title and date
- Delegate details (for each delegate): name, job title, department, email and telephone number
- Organisation details: name and address
Alternatively you can make a confirmed booking by emailing the above information to the bookings team.
Once you have booked your place, SBK Healthcare will correspond with you using the email address you provided at the time of booking. Within one week of the online training taking place, you will be sent final details of the course including a full agenda, programme timings and your Zoom joining instructions. This email will include a joining link that can be used to access the course.
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Practice sessions are available. If you would like to attend a zoom practice session before the event takes place, please let us know by emailing bookings@sbk-healthcare.co.uk. You will have the opportunity to meet an SBK Healthcare staff member who will ensure you are able to access zoom, that your camera and microphone work and you are fully set-up for the day. This is optional but if you do wish to attend, please use the same device that you plan to use on the day.
On the day, when registration starts, you will be able to join the course by initially entering a waiting room when there may be a short wait. The forum will include screen breaks, as well as topic themed interactive sessions which will take place in the breakout rooms.
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Certification of attendance
A certificate for Continuing Professional Development will be given to every fully registered participant who completes the course, as a record of your continuing professional training and development.
Registration fees
You will be sent an instant payment option or invoice on registration. Your payment is required in advance. If your fee has not been received prior to the event, and you are not able to provide a PO or proof of payment, you will be asked to make a credit or debit card payment on the day.
Modify registration
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Cancellations and substitutions
A full refund of fees will be made only for cancellations received within the first 48 hours of the booking being made. Notice of cancellation must be received in writing by emailing the bookings team at SBK Healthcare. Should you need to cancel your registration after this date, the registration fee remains payable in its entirety although a substitution will be accepted and conference documentation will be provided. Substitution attendees for delegates unable to attend after registering are acceptable at any time.
Event changes
It may be necessary for reasons beyond the control of the conference organisers to alter the content, speakers or the timing of the programme. We will endeavor to keep you abreast of such changes but any unavoidable change to the format will not constitute a reason to refund the fee. Should the event be postponed, we will endeavor to reschedule the event. If, for reasons beyond the control of the conference organiser, the event is cancelled, a full refund will be made. We do not accept any liability for any incurred costs resulting from a postponement or cancellation.
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About the ACCEND Framework
The ACCEND Framework is designed to enhance cancer care by providing a structured approach to education and professional development for healthcare professionals.
- It defines the essential Cancer Capabilities in Practice (CiPs) and offers a tailored educational structure to support progression at every stage of a cancer care career.
- Launched in January 2023, the framework aims to transform career pathways and improve training and development opportunities across the cancer workforce.
- It provides access to the education and training needed to meet role-specific competencies and includes dedicated resources for nurses, allied health professionals and those in cancer-related support roles.
- The ACCEND Framework delivers a nationally agreed career and education structure underpinned by clearly defined capabilities in practice.
Map your learning
All Oncology National Networking Forum courses listed on the ACCEND Greater Manchester ePortfolio are fully aligned with the ACCEND Framework.
You can easily log your attendance and map your learning to the Cancer Capabilities in Practice (CiPs) through the ACCEND Greater Manchester ePortfolio.
To do this:
- Register and log in to the Greater Manchester ePortfolio
- Click ‘Add Entry’
- Select 'Choose an item from the library'
- Change the provider to Oncology National Networking Forums
- Choose the relevant event you have attended (or plan to attend)
This tool offers a central space to track your professional development, reflections and achievements - supporting your ongoing career in cancer care.
Click here to access the Greater Manchester ePortfolio
Sponsorship engagement
Our role at SBK Healthcare is to bring industry together with healthcare professionals so that you can educate and inform your audience. These trail-blazing oncology delivery forums offer dedicated presentations, Q&A, networking and discussion time, each sponsor will be fully immersed into the event and able to effectively engage with your NHS audience.
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Reach out today
If you would like more information on our sponsorship options an in-house forum or if you wish to discuss your needs and what solutions may be appropriate for your business, please contact:
Vanessa Pearce
Contact: 01732 897788
Email: Vanessa.Pearce@sbk-healthcare.co.uk