Integrating Genomics into Everyday Cancer Care in the UK

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When my mum was diagnosed with a deadly form of brain cancer called Glioblastoma, back in May 2019, our cancer journey underscored a harsh reality: genomics was still far from universally accessible for Brain Tumour patients in the UK. We had to go private as it wasn’t yet available to us within the NHS, despite […]

Gena To Join Barclays Eagle Labs Female Founder Accelerator

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Gena Selected for Barclay’s Eagle Labs Female Founder Accelerator We’re excited to announce that Gena’s co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer, Upasana Bedi Chanana, has been accepted onto the prestigious Barclays Eagle Labs Female Founder Accelerator! This milestone not only highlights our commitment to revolutionising cancer care but also underscores the importance of empowering female entrepreneurs […]

NHS Futures Recognises Gena as an ‘Innovator’

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We’re delighted to announce that Gena has been added as an ‘Innovator’ on the NHS Futures Digital Health Map, marking a significant step forward in our mission to provide transformative cancer care solutions. This recognition highlights our commitment to leveraging personalised medicine for cancer care, supporting both patients and caregivers through our innovative digital healthcare […]

What is genomics? Let’s start with the Genome.

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In this article, we will break down the question, “What is genomics?”, and the science behind it into easy-to-understand chunks. Let’s start with the Genome. What is genomics? Firstly, let’s start with the Genome. It’s the genetic blueprint found in nearly all organisms, guiding our bodies’ building, maintenance, and regulation. Each cell holds DNA, totalling […]

Gena Receives Innovate UK’s “Trailblazing Innovation Award” to Improve Cancer Patients’ Access to Critical Genome Sequencing – UKRI Unlocking Potential Award

Innovate UK UKRI Unlocking Potential Award In a world where innovation often serves as a buzzword, UKRI’s Unlocking Potential Award celebrates the progress UK startups make in addressing society’s most pressing challenges. Recently, Innovate UK’s prestigious UKRI Unlocking Potential Award granted Gena recognition, affirming our commitment to improving the lives and outcomes of rare cancer […]