All Wales Medical Genomics Service

All Wales Medical Genomics Service Specialist NHS service providing comprehensive genetic and genomic testing across Wales.

AWMGS supports patients, clinicians, and researchers by delivering diagnostic testing for inherited conditions, cancer genetics, and rare diseases.

Mae AWMGS Matt Howells’ wedi cyrraedd rownd derfynol Gwobrau GIG Cymru 2026.Wedi'i drefnu gan Berfformiad a Gwella GIG C...
14/08/2026

Mae AWMGS Matt Howells’ wedi cyrraedd rownd derfynol Gwobrau GIG Cymru 2026.

Wedi'i drefnu gan Berfformiad a Gwella GIG Cymru, mae'r Gwobrau'n dathlu timau sy'n sbarduno gwelliannau ac yn trawsnewid gwasanaethau ledled Cymru.

Dywedwch eich dweud a bwrw eich pleidlais i wneud y canlynol:

✅ Cydnabod gwaith rhagorol
✅ Dysgu am syniadau arloesol o bob cwr o Gymru
✅ Helpu i arddangos prosiectau sy'n gwneud gwahaniaeth go iawn i gleifion, gwasanaethau a staff

Peidiwch â cholli’r cyfle! Mae'r cyfnod pleidleisio'n cau am 5pm ddydd Iau 17 Medi.

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AWMGS' Matthew Howells has been named as a finalist for the Leadership Award in the NHS Wales AwardsHosted by NHS Wales ...
14/08/2026

AWMGS' Matthew Howells has been named as a finalist for the Leadership Award in the NHS Wales Awards

Hosted by NHS Wales Performance and Improvement - Perfformiad a Gwella GIG Cymru, the Awards celebrate teams who are driving improvements and transforming services across Wales.

Matt was nominated for his leadership model - Driving Service Excellence and Redesign Through Lean Innovation: Safe, Efficient and Effective Patient Care.

This year, winners will be chosen by NHS Wales colleagues!

Have your say and vote to:

Recognise outstanding work ✅
Discover innovative ideas from across Wales✅
Help showcase projects making a real difference to patients, services and staff✅

Don’t miss out! Voting closes at 5:00pm on Thursday 17 September.
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06/08/2026

On Tuesday, we delivered our first on-site work experience programme at the new Wales Genomic Health Centre 👏

Participants were given an exclusive tour of our state of the art facility, providing an insight into the environment where cutting edge genomic services are delivered.
Throughout the day, scientists shared presentations on the specialist services we provide to Welsh patients, highlighting the ever growing impact that genomics is having on healthcare and patient outcomes in Wales.

Our Training and Education Team also delivered a careers session - where attendees were able to explore progression pathways within the field of genomic science, as well as the wide range of supporting role opportunities available.

Excitingly, as part of the experience, participants had the chance to immerse themselves in laboratory technique using our virtual reality headsets, providing an engaging and innovative glimpse into the world of genomic science.

Continuing with our series of shining a spotlight on some fantastic organisations and charities... here we have Morgan’...
03/08/2026


Continuing with our series of shining a spotlight on some fantastic organisations and charities... here we have Morgan’s Army

Morgan’s Army was created in honour of a brave little boy whose strength, kindness and spirit was nothing short of inspirational.

Morgan's family and the community they have created, strive to support families across Wales through childhood cancer by offering practical help, emotional care and compassionate support.

The charity focuses on easing pressure, offering comfort and helping families feel supported at every stage of their journey, from diagnosis through treatment and, where needed, beyond.

We had the honour of speaking to Morgan's Mum, Natalie, at the in Cardiff in April, about her inspirational little boy's story and the impact his legacy is having on other families in need of support across Wales. Natalie and her husband, Matt, want to ensure that other families, feel supported, understood and never alone when facing the most difficult moments of their lives.

You can read more about Morgan, his story, and the continued impact of his legacy (including upcoming fundraising events) at https://morgansarmy.co.uk/

🧬 APPLICATIONS OPEN 🧬We're looking for new Trainee Clinical Scientists Genomics (route 2) to join our service!This is an...
31/07/2026

🧬 APPLICATIONS OPEN 🧬

We're looking for new Trainee Clinical Scientists Genomics (route 2) to join our service!

This is an exciting opportunity to use your honours degree in a pure or applied science relevant to genomics for patient and public benefit.

Successful applicants will gain specialist work-based experience through a nationally recognised training programme whilst employed by CAV UHB for the duration of their training, based at Wales Genomic Health Centre.

Read more about this opportunity and how to apply - link in bio.

Applications Deadline: 13th August 2026

Keep in mind: All deadlines are subject to change and recruitment may close early if a considerable amount of suitable applications are received. This always proves to be an extremely popular role - please get your application in as soon as you can!

Last week, AWMGS Service Manager, Calum Davies took to the stage at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board's first eve...
15/07/2026

Last week, AWMGS Service Manager, Calum Davies took to the stage at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board's first ever Leadership Conference.
As a leader who inspires the best out of his team to bring about improvements in service delivery, it was of no surprise to us that he was chosen to speak at the event.

Calum said 'I was asked to speak about my experiences going through coaching with a UHB Coach, and then applying coaching-style leadership questions to day-to-day operational problems. I shared practical examples from my own experience that leaders could use to empower others to make choices, take ownership and reflect to improve next time.'

A huge well done to Calum and everyone else who spoke at the event to inspire others in their own leadership roles. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

What We Do From cancer genomics to rare disease diagnostics, our teams work every day to bring cutting edge genetic test...
01/07/2026

What We Do
From cancer genomics to rare disease diagnostics, our teams work every day to bring cutting edge genetic testing to NHS Wales. Our goal is to improve healthcare and patient outcomes through;

🧬 Genomic Testing
Providing high-quality genomic analysis for patients across Wales.
🔍 Variant Interpretation
Identifying clinically significant genetic changes.
🤝 Clinical Collaboration
Supporting healthcare professionals with expert genomic advice.
❤️ Improving Patient Care
Helping deliver accurate diagnoses and informed treatment decisions.

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🏆 Celebrating Excellence at AWMGS 🏆We are incredibly proud to share that Dr Alex Murray, Consultant Geneticist at the Al...
12/06/2026

🏆 Celebrating Excellence at AWMGS 🏆
We are incredibly proud to share that Dr Alex Murray, Consultant Geneticist at the All Wales Medical Genomics Service (AWMGS), has been recognised at the Moondance Cancer Awards 2026 in the 'Excellence' category.
Dr Murray’s nomination highlights exceptional leadership during a period of significant growth and demand for cancer genomics services. As Clinical Director, Dr Murray successfully led a multidisciplinary team through a 25% increase in cancer genetics referrals, ensuring patients continued to receive timely and safe care.
A key achievement recognised in the nomination was the introduction of a medically-led triage system, helping to prioritise referrals, streamline pathways, and improve both patient experience and service efficiency. Dr Murray also played a pivotal role in implementing the UK Somatic Variant Interpretation Guidelines (UK-SVIG) within AWMGS - enhancing the consistency and quality of somatic variant interpretation.
Through her leadership, Dr Murray has helped to strengthen clinical pathways, increase service capacity, and support the development and training of genetic counsellors, ensuring AWMGS can continue to meet the evolving demands of cancer genomics.
This award is highly deserved and reflects not only Dr Murray’s dedication and expertise, but also the strength and innovation of her team, who worked so hard to achieve this standard of care for patients.
👏 Huge congratulations to Dr Murray and everyone involved—an outstanding achievement that showcases the ambition and determination to adapt, evolve and improve patient care across Wales.

🌟 Award-Winning Collaboration Across Wales 🌟We’re proud to share that AWMGS' Solid Tumour Team has been part of an award...
12/06/2026

🌟 Award-Winning Collaboration Across Wales 🌟

We’re proud to share that AWMGS' Solid Tumour Team has been part of an award-winning collaboration at the Moondance Cancer Awards 2026, with the South East Wales Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP) Team taking the win in the 'Cancer Treatment' - Innovation & Improvement category.

This award celebrates a truly collaborative, patient-centred approach to managing CUP - bringing together partners from across multiple Health Boards, organisations and disciplinaries.
Through strong multi-disciplinary working across oncology, radiology and pathology, the team has developed a comprehensive and innovative service for patients with CUP.

Key achievements include the introduction of a bespoke e-referral system, a patient feedback framework, and the integration of molecular profiling as standard practice.
These improvements have transformed care, supporting earlier and more accurate diagnosis, enhancing treatment planning, and ultimately improving patient outcomes. The work has also driven a significant increase in referrals and treatment rates, while gaining national recognition and helping to shape best practice across the UK.
For AWMGS, being a part of this collaboration highlights the vital role genomics plays in modern cancer care, and the impact of working in partnership to deliver innovation at scale.

👏 Congratulations to our Solid Tumours Team, all organisations and colleagues involved - this is a fantastic example of what can be achieved through collaboration to improve care for patients across Wales.

We have a number of colleagues and teams attending the Moondance Cancer Initiative awards ceremony tonight. Having been ...
11/06/2026

We have a number of colleagues and teams attending the Moondance Cancer Initiative awards ceremony tonight.
Having been shortlisted for an award, they've already been rightly recognised as some of the most innovative and exceptional teams and talents from across NHS Wales.
You can read some of our nomination summaries below 👇🏼
We wish all those in attendance the best of luck tonight with their nominations, and hope you all enjoy the awards ceremony, you truly deserve it!

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Wales Genomic Health Centre, Cardiff Edge Business Park
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