The Association of Genetic Nurses and Counsellors, representing the profession in the UK and Ireland.
Joined October 2016
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This #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re spotlighting Leanne Barrett, genetic counsellor and founder of Geneticlea, for her work promoting health equity in Black and ethnic minority communities.
Join their free Community Health Fair in London on 17 October!
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AGNC welcomes the new @BritSocGenMed position statement on the misuse of the term ‘Caucasian’. Developed with input from AGNC and the AGNC EDI Subcommittee, it supports more accurate, ethical and equitable language in genomics.
Read more:
bsgm.org.uk/news/bsgm-positi…
While pride month may be ending the AGNC EDI subcommittee have been reflecting on how we can show up for our LGBTQIA+ colleagues and patients through out the year. Please see our statement in support of Transgender, Gender Diverse and Sex Diverse Patients.
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Last week a group of UK GC’s gathered in Oxford for a 2 day AGNC conference
Please tag yourself, your colleagues, anyone you know in the comments section.
Thank you to the AGNC membership & the Oxford Genetics team for organising.
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#AGNC2026 Dr Sasha Henriques Chair AGNC presenting this year’s AGM outlining the work of the current AGNC committee. @theAGNC @BritSocGenMed @ahcsuk
Last talk of #AGNC2026, Justin Chu of TFP Fertility Group taking is through PGT-M and PGT-SR cases done at Oxford Fertilty.
Thank you all for following along!
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The members of AGNC that joined the AGNC AGM in person today.
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One team- well done Hannah!
#AGNC2026 Well done Hannah Wakelin GC her IT skills being put to good use ensuring smooth running. Dr Demi Blair unavoidably unable to attend conference to deliver presentation. No problem for Hannah switch to video link!👏🏻@theAGNC
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Up next the Lauren Kerzin-Storrar Prize
presentation 🎉
This years winner is Emily Owens (Oxford) for her project ‘Translocations in pregnancy: Exploring
women’s reproductive journeys and
prenatal testing experiences’
Congratulations Emily! 🎊
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Cat Gibbons, Clinical Governance and risk practitioner at Oxford making Clincial Goverance happen, which is no easy feat!
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Throwing it back to Day 1 to give a shoutout to the amazing mitochondrial multidisciplinary team at Oxford who gave some amazing presentations on mitochondrial genetics, their specialist service and options for our patients.
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🚀Day 2 of #AGNCConference incoming! 🚀
Kicking off day 2 with a presentation from Heidy Brandon on GTAC.
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🚀 And we have take off!! 🚀
AGNC 2026 Conference has officially started. Dr Lara Hawkes giving us an update on the MILI trial.
Follow us for the next two days to get more updates from the conference.
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AGNC welcomes the National Child Mortality Database thematic report on consanguinity-related child deaths.
The findings must inform equitable, culturally safe care, not stigma.
Read our full response here:
agnc.org.uk/media/12929/stat…
The registration for the 2026 annual conference is now open.
Theme: One Team
Registration & programme- use QR code below/link:
lnkd.in/ebPJp_AN
The AGNC and BSGM both have travel awards available for those wishing to attend.
We hope to see you there!
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AGNC is at the #FOG2026 Live Lounge with the Vice chair of AGNC, Sasha Henriques, discussing language and patient experience.
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Day 2 of #FestivalofGenomics!!
And we are ready to meet you all at Table Top 8 on the AGNC stand! Please come and say hi!
A reminder that our AGNC colleagues will be speaking today. Please do go and support them.
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Please find more details here incase you cannot access the QR code:
connectionscgg.bmj.com/pages…?
