Genomics Informed Medicines Optimisation webinars

Join us for an exciting new webinar series led by the NHS Genomic Medicine Service lead pharmacists and hosted by PrescQIPP, designed to help healthcare professionals confidently integrate genomics informed medicines optimisation into everyday clinical practice. These sessions will explain the background of the national genetic testing service, demystify the science, showcase real-world case studies, and provide practical guidance on using genetic insights to optimise medicines and improve patient outcomes.

Session 1

A brief background on genomics informed medicines optimisation and introduce the NHS Genomic Medicine Service in England. Presenters will give detail on currently commissioned tests and examples in pharmacogenomics, genomics in infection and precision medicines.

  • Vicky Chaplin, Senior Clinical Lead - Genomics Unit , NHS England
  • Dr Hayley Wickens, Consultant Pharmacist Genomic Medicine, NHS Central and South Genomics
  • Lucy Galloway, Consultant Pharmacist Genomic Medicine, NHS South East Genomic Medicine Service
  • Rachel Palmer, Consultant Pharmacist Genomic Medicine, NHS South West Genomic Medicine Service  

Background to genomics informed medicines optimisation

Tue 21 April 2026

1pm - 2pm

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Session 2

This webinar will reflect on what the workforce needs to know to deliver genomics informed medicines optimisation to patients, and what resources are available to support this. As well as this general overview, guest speakers who have delivered testing in practice will talk about their experiences of delivering genomically informed services to patients. 

Speakers: 

  • Vicky Chaplin, Senior Clinical Lead - Genomics Unit , NHS England
  • Aris Saoulidis, Clinical Pharmacy Lead – Genomics, NHS East Genomic Medicine Service Alliance
  • Lucy Galloway, Consultant Pharmacist Genomic Medicine, NHS South-East Genomic Medicine Service
  • Rachel Palmer, Consultant Pharmacist Genomic Medicine, NHS South-West Genomic Medicine Service  

Examples in practice, workforce strategy and approach to education

Tue 19 May 2026

1pm - 2pm

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Session 3

This interactive webinar will allow participants to join a breakout room and work through a case example of genomics informed medicines optimisation in practice, in either cancer, cardiovascular disease or mental health. Please indicate if you have a preference on registering, but be assured that all case studies will reflect on general principles of implementing genomics across the healthcare system. 

Speakers/facilitators: 

  • Vicky Chaplin, Senior Clinical Lead - Genomics Unit, NHS England
  • Dharmisha Chauhan, Consultant Pharmacist - Genomic Medicine and Pharmacy Lead, North Thames Genomic Medicine Service Alliance
  • Rachel Palmer, Consultant Pharmacist Genomic Medicine, NHS South-West Genomic Medicine Service  
  • Paul Selby, Consultant Pharmacist – Genomics, NHS East Genomics Medicines Service Alliance
  • Aris Saoulidis, Clinical Pharmacy Lead – Genomics, NHS East Genomic Medicine Service Alliance 
  • Dr Hayley Wickens, Consultant Pharmacist Genomic Medicine, NHS Central and South Genomics
  • Kemi Webster, Lead Pharmacist-Genomics & Pharmacogenomics, North-East and Yorkshire Genomic Medicine Service Alliance
  • Magdalena Watras, Lead Pharmacist, NHS North-West Genomic Medicine Service Alliance

Applying genomics informed medicines optimisation - interactive session

Tue 09 June 2026

1pm - 2pm

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