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American Focus > Blog > Health and Wellness > U.K. To Launch ‘World-First’ Genomics-Led Pandemic Warning System
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U.K. To Launch ‘World-First’ Genomics-Led Pandemic Warning System

Last updated: November 7, 2024 2:33 am
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The United Kingdom government is taking a proactive approach to combat future pandemics by launching a cutting-edge real-time surveillance system. This innovative program will utilize rapid diagnostic technology from Oxford Nanopore, a private genomics company, to detect and monitor outbreaks of respiratory diseases, as well as antimicrobial resistance.

Oxford Nanopore’s molecular sensing technology is capable of quickly analyzing genes and pathogens, enabling healthcare professionals to expedite the diagnosis of infectious diseases like severe acute respiratory infections and cancer. Unlike traditional PCR tests that can take a day or longer to produce results, this new technology can deliver accurate diagnoses within six hours, allowing for prompt and targeted treatment.

The initiative will be spearheaded by experts from Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, who have been successfully running a genomics program focused on respiratory infections. The program will be expanded to include 10 to 30 more hospital trusts across the country to provide a comprehensive overview of disease prevalence.

The UK Health and Security Agency will leverage the data generated by the surveillance system to enhance monitoring of emerging infectious diseases and bolster the nation’s preparedness for future health crises. According to Ian Abbs, the chief executive of Guy’s and St Thomas’, the technology has already proven beneficial for patients, and its wider implementation will ensure more individuals receive faster and more accurate treatment.

Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting emphasized the importance of avoiding a repeat of the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the healthcare system. To achieve this goal, the government has forged partnerships with key organizations like Genomics England and the U.K. Biobank to deploy Oxford Nanopore’s technology in various healthcare domains.

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Beyond pandemic surveillance, the partnership will also focus on addressing antimicrobial resistance and cancer. With the aging population placing increasing demands on public hospitals for cancer services, the use of genomic technology can help identify genetic mutations associated with cancer risk and potentially prevent the onset of the disease.

Oxford Nanopore CEO Gordon Sanghera believes that their advanced sequencing technology can revolutionize patient outcomes across cancer, genetic diseases, and infectious diseases. By swiftly extracting genomic information from patient samples and matching them with personalized treatment options, doctors can provide more effective and tailored care to improve patient outcomes.

This groundbreaking collaboration between the UK government and Oxford Nanopore signifies a significant step towards leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance healthcare delivery and combat future health challenges.

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