Seminar Poster

Speaker:
Professor Willem H. Ouwehand, FMedSci
Professor of Experimental Haematology
Director NIHR BioResource – Rare Diseases
University of Cambridge and Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute &
NHS Blood and Transplant

Abstract:
As Director of the NBR-Rare Diseases, Professor Willem H Ouwehand has coordinated the Rare Diseases pilot phase for the 100 000 Genomes Project. So far, the whole genome sequencing results of 13,000 participants with Rare Diseases and their close relatives have been analysed.

The exciting messages from this national UK genome sequencing effort will be reviewed with a focus on the impact on patient management and new insights gained in disease mechanisms.

CME Accreditation:
One CME point for attendance pre-approved by the Medical Council of Hong Kong (MCHK). [ Activity No. 3527 ]

All are welcome.
For enquiries, please contact Miss Tracy Tang at 3763 6088.