Resources

Genetics and genomics advances are shaping the future of medicine. The study of DNA variation and gene expression patterns in both disease-specific and population based cohorts are rapidly increasing our understanding of the molecular basis and mechanisms of disease onset and progression. These insights will lead to the development of new diagnostics, therapies and protocols for the management of health and disease. London Genetics’ partners have world-class expertise across multiple therapeutic areas and can provide access to unique cohorts, tissues banks and biobanks for discovery and validation as well as providing input and advice to study design and data interpretation.

Example Studies

Below is a selection of studies that involve our partner institutions:

• British Genetics of Hypertension Study
• European Study of Genes in Growth
• Genetics of Type Diabetes
• Biological Atlas of Insulin Resistance
• Genetics of Pre-eclampsia Consortium
• EPIC Study
• UK Twins Research Studies
• Global HIV Aids Initiatives Network
• Corticosteroid Randomisation After Significant Head Injury (CRASH Trial)
• Breakthrough Generations Study in Breast Cancer

Tissue and Biobanks

The following are representative of some of the tissue and biobanks involving our partners:

• Hypertension DNA Bank
• Ischaemic Heart Disease DNA Bank
• Parkinson’s Biobank
• Stroke DNA Bank
• Warren 2 Diabetes UK/MRC repository