Nowgen - A Centre for Genetics in Healthcare
Nowgen is a centre for genetics in healthcare, which sets out to inform and improve the practice of genetic medicine.
Nowgen’s evidence-led programmes explore how new genetics technologies and knowledge may impact on medicine, and ultimately aims to improve patients’ experience of healthcare. Our work draws on a diverse range of disciplines and approaches, reflecting the scientific, clinical and human dimensions of genetic medicine, including:
- A programme of Public Engagement initiatives for the public, schools, patients and for scientific and healthcare professionals
- Health services research – considering the economic, social and psychological aspects of genetic medicine in the health system
- A programme developing and evaluating innovation in genetics services
- Well established education and training programme
- Leading networks of expertise in rare diseases in Europe and the UK
- Supporting business including consultancy, conference and seminar development and networking; responding to the needs of the biohealth sector
- Informing national healthcare practice and policy development
- Conference and events facilities in the Nowgen Centre
Nowgen is a Partnership of the Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, The University of Manchester, Lancaster University and The University of Liverpool. Funding is by a portfolio of external grants, partnership funds and income generated from the business support, events, and training courses provided by Nowgen. Nowgen programmes are increasingly aligned with those of the Manchester Biomedical Research Centre and have academic links established with the Partner Universities.
Nowgen was established in June 2002 as a Genetics Knowledge Park with funding from the Departments of Health and Trade & Industry. The Northwest Regional Development Agency and the European Regional Development Fund jointly funded the building of the £3.5 million Nowgen Centre, completed in January 2005.
Nowgen’s Governance
