The South West Genomic Medicine Service

Our world-leading and award-winning translational genomic services provide support for patients and families affected by rare genetic conditions and cancer. We are proud to collaborate with 13 other Trusts as part of the South West Genomic Medicine Service, and we partner with Bristol Genetics Laboratory to provide genomic testing for rare diseases and cancer patients as part of the South West Genomic Laboratory Hub.

Visit the SWGMS website

Visit the SWGMS website

Visit the South West Genomic Medicine Service website for more information including test requests, guidance for healthcare professionals, education and resources, and patient information.

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State-of-the-art facilities

State-of-the-art facilities

Our facilities provided in partnership with the University of Exeter at the RILD building includes the Exeter Genomics Laboratory, home to the Exeter Genome service and the ground-breaking Rapid Whole Genome Sequencing Service (WGS) for acutely ill babies and children.

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The NIHR Exeter BRC

The NIHR Exeter BRC

Genetics and Genomics is one of the five research themes supported by the NIHR Exeter BRC, helping us to work in partnership to discover new genetic causes of rare and common disease. These discoveries will make a real difference to patient’s lives and, in partnership with industry, help us to identify new therapies.

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