Welcome to the home page of the Genomics Policy Research Unit (GPU). Our group at the University of Glamorgan focuses on research, education and scholarship about genetics/genomics and its implications for healthcare and society. The GPU is one of the constituent research units of CRICS, the Centre for Research & Innovation in Care Sciences.
We hope you will find all the information you need on these web pages. Please contact us with your comments and queries or if you would like to collaborate or attend one of our courses.
Genetics – what’s it all about?
Watch Oort Kuiper’s rap commissioned for the GAMY project for a toe-tapping summary of the key points about genetics.
Why are we Telling Stories about genetics?
Our ‘Telling Stories’ project continues to grow. Launched in 2007, the website was initially developed for nurses and midwives to help them to learn more about genetics and link their knowledge with everyday practice. We have since expanded it to support medical education. The site has been very well received nationally and internationally, with visitors from over 123 countries.
To access the free library of real life stories and all the supporting material please visit the Telling Stories website.
News
Glamorgan Promotes Genetics and Genomics in Education
October 26, 2010
Cascade testing for Familial Hypercholesterolaemia in Wales
April 30, 2010
Genetics keeps on rapping!
April 20, 2010
Fit for Practice in the Genetics Era – Framework reviewed at national workshop
February 27, 2010
Great start to 2010 for Telling Stories as web stats continue to rise
February 15, 2010
Latest blog posts
Happy DNA Day
April 25, 2012
on Genomics Policy
Bowel cancer awareness month
April 20, 2012
on Genomics Policy
Personal genome sequencing article – media’s interpretation frustrates many
April 5, 2012
on Genomics Policy
The UK rare disease plan: public consultation launched
March 30, 2012
on Genomics Policy
Gene and serious flu risk
March 27, 2012
on Genomics Policy
