8 January - 17 December 2026 | weekly 30-minute livestream sessions | every Thursday from 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. (CET/CEST)

On behalf of our colleagues from the GfH (German Society of Human Genetics), we announce announce the international launch of the English edition of their course series: “Genetic Half-Hour – Comprehensive Course in Clinical Genetics.”
 
This structured programme is designed as a two-year curriculum, based on the European specialist in human genetics and covering the full spectrum of clinical genetics in weekly 30-minute livestream sessions. The format allows for easy integration into your weekly routine while offering continuity and depth in professional education.
 
Year 1 focuses on building a strong foundation of clinical genetics by exploring a broad range of topics such as chromosome abnormalities, neurodevelopmental disorders, cancer predisposition syndromes, overgrowth syndromes, and conditions that go along with short stature. For each condition, clinical features, differential diagnoses, genetic causes, genetic counselling, therapeutic approaches, and clinical management will be discussed. Each session is concise, practice-oriented, and delivered by experienced professionals in the field.

Whether you're starting your journey in clinical genetics or seeking to deepen your knowledge, this course is an ideal opportunity for continuous professional education.

Online registration for Year 1, starting in January 2026, is now open: https://www.gfhev.de/termine/k230-26-genetic-half-hour-comprehensive-course-in-clinical-genetics

7-8 May 2026 | Conference centre Rolduc, Kerkrade, the Netherlands

The 32nd edition of the Genetics Retreat will be held on 7th and 8th May 2026 in conference centre Rolduc in Kerkrade. This meeting offers a unique and exclusive podium to PhD students to develop their presenting and debating skills in an informal but professional setting. It covers a broad range of scientific aspects, from genetic screens and variant discovery, to fundamental mechanistic exploration and experimental (epi)genetics.

Target audience: PhD candidates, (junior) postdocs, PI's, MD's (trainees) and other young scientists (including master students) working in (molecular) genetics, epigenetics or related analytical or experimental fields, from universities, clinical institutions and research centres in the Netherlands and neighboring countries.

Deadline for abstract submission is 16 January 2026.

More information and registration on: Genetics Retreat NVHG graduate meeting | Klinische Genetica

This programme provides contemporary academic and practical training in genetics applied to disease and healthcare. The core training aspect of this programme is a 25 week full-time research project.

The programme is suitable for science graduates who have a basic understanding of human genetics and molecular biology and graduates will be well qualified for a career in clinical or laboratory based genetic medicine (including biotech and industrial R&D).

For medical students this programme can be completed during undergraduate training or after qualification and will provide invaluable experience for those wishing to pursue a career in genetics or academic medicine.

Graduates from this programme will be well placed for pursuing further research through a PhD.

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The MSc Genomic Medicine course at Swansea University Medical School is based on the indicative curriculum of Health Education England, NHS England and Genomics England LTD and will equip you with knowledge and skills to understand and interpret genomic data, an understanding of genetic and genomic techniques in a clinical setting, bioinformatic approaches required for analysis of genomic data, and advanced knowledge and skills to improve patient care.

The programme provides students with the necessary fundamental knowledge required to understand genomics as well as more specialised areas such as cancer genomics, rare and common inherited disease, pharmacogenomics, and infectious disease. There is also a research project, which can be based on almost any area the student chooses, either supported within the students hosting NHS department, or by our network of experts.

We offer full time and part time study options and the course is applicable to students who are recent graduates to those looking to upskill or change their career. We also boast 12 fully funded places for NHS professionals to upskill and stay in line with this rapidly growing and relevant area of medicine.

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Free online courses in genetics produced by health professionals in Europe for health professionals in Europe.

As part of the Gen-Equip project, we have produced a series of online courses based on patient cases.

They are suitable for medical doctors, nurses and midwives:

• Working in Primary Care (general or family practice)
• Working Secondary care (e.g. oncology, cardiac care, obstetrics, pardiatrics)
• Who have begun training in genetics (genetic counsellors, genetic nurses, trainee geneticists)
• As additional course material for undergraduate or postgraduate students in the health professions.  

There are cases to cover:

• Familial cancers
• Genetic issues arising during or before pregnancy
• The child with a genetic condition
• Inherited cardiac conditions.

In addition, there is a series of short webinars on key topics such as

• Taking and recording a family history,
• Testing during pregnancy,
• Understanding genetic test results
• Referring to the genetics service.

Please go to www.primarycaregenetics.org to access all the educational materials.

This project has been co-funded by the European Union under the Erasmus+  programme.

The material in this webinar reflects only the author’s views and the European Commission and Ecorys UK are not responsible for any use that may be made of the information it contains.