Onc Now
In this episode of Onc Now, we examine how genomics is reshaping cancer care, from risk prediction to treatment decisions and NHS implementation. Claire Turnbull discusses the need for strong collaboration between research and clinical practice, the integration of genomic testing into routine care, and why linking clinical data back to research is key to advancing cancer understanding and improving patient outcomes.
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Speaker bio:
Claire Turnbull is Professor of Translational Cancer Genetics in the Division of Genetics and Epidemiology at the Institute of Cancer Research in London, UK. Her research spans statistical, population, and public health approaches to understanding genetic cancer susceptibility, alongside the implementation of expanded genomic testing within clinical care.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
01:04 – Translational cancer genetics overview
03:35 – Genomics integration in the NHS
09:28 – Expanded genomic testing implementation
16:43 – Integrating germline and somatic genomics
20:38 – Importance of variant interpretation
21:55 – Future priorities in germline genetics
25:27 – Future of inherited cancer risk
30:51 – Role of collaboration in genomics
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this episode belong to the speakers and do not necessarily represent the opinions of EMJ.
