Reposted by Tom WrightAdam Phillippy @aphillippy.bsky.social · 06/08/2026🦒 Fun fact: this is the actual giraffe sequenced! His name is Fenn and he lives at the Cincinnati Zoo. Photo credit: Lisa Hubbard. More Fenn info: cincinnatizoo.org/happy-world-... 1337
Reposted by Tom WrightCaroline Wright @carolinefwright.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Newborn screening is incredibly important, but expanding it is not the only way to reduce the diagnostic odyssey in rare disease. Access to rapid diagnostic testing and research are also crucial... as we discuss in a new article in Nature Medicine rdcu.be/fwqpP 095
Reposted by Tom WrightEuropean Society of Human Genetics @eshg.bsky.social · 05/08/2026🧬 Publication from ERN GENTURIS: cancer surveillance guideline for individuals with PTEN hamartoma tumour syndrome 🔗 Guideline: www.genturis.eu/l=eng/guidel... 📄 Paper in EJHG: www.nature.com/articles/s41... 🎧 Genturis Genes Podcast: www.linkedin.com/posts/ern-ge... 052
Reposted by Tom WrightEuropean Society of Human Genetics @eshg.bsky.social · 03/08/2026📄 New publication from Orphanet in JMIR Medical Informatics: “The Orphanet Nomenclature and Classification of Rare Diseases for Improved Patient Recognition and Data Interoperability: Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis” 🔗 medinform.jmir.org/2026/1/e84553 042
Reposted by Tom WrightEuropean Journal of Human Genetics @ejhg-journal.bsky.social · 29/07/2026📢 UK primary care electronic health record databases are markedly underutilised for rare genetic diseases. 🧬 Their demonstrated capacity, scale, scope, and population representativeness support wider use #RareDisease @tomwrightuom.bsky.social 🔗 Read more: www.nature.com/articles/s41...nature.comSystematic mapping of rare genetic disease studies using UK primary care electronic health records - European Journal of Human GeneticsEuropean Journal of Human Genetics - Systematic mapping of rare genetic disease studies using UK primary care electronic health records 021
Reposted by Tom WrightEuropean Society of Human Genetics @eshg.bsky.social · 18/07/2026🧬New guidance from the Association for Clinical Genomic Science (ACGS) on the analysis of structural variants from WGS data acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:... 🎥Training videos: eqa.genqa.org/p/eqa/home 📘ACGS 2024 UK Practice Guidelines: www.genomicseducation.hee.nhs.uk/wp-content/u... 031
Reposted by Tom WrightEuropean Society of Human Genetics @eshg.bsky.social · 17/07/2026New in Frontiers of Public Health: A framework for referring infants with positive genetic newborn screening results to the appropriate European Reference Network, supporting timely and equitable rare disease care across Europe. 🧬 🔗 www.frontiersin.org/journals/pub... 031
Reposted by Tom WrightEuropean Journal of Human Genetics @ejhg-journal.bsky.social · 13/07/2026📢 The July issue of the European Journal of Human Genetics is online! 🧬 From novel gene discovery and #RareDiseases to #GeneticCounselling, this issue brings together the latest advances in #HumanGenetics 🔗 Explore the latest issue of #EJHG ⬇️ www.nature.com/ejhg/volumes... 011
Reposted by Tom WrightEuropean Society of Human Genetics @eshg.bsky.social · 30/06/2026📊New study introduces Talos, an open-source tool for automated, iterative reanalysis of genomic data. When applied to an undiagnosed cohort, Talos added 5.1% diagnostic yield, showing the potential of systematic reanalysis in rare disease diagnostics. buff.ly/kUqOIBs 051
Reposted by Tom WrightUnique @uniquecharity.bsky.social · 25/06/2026🧬Happy Rare Chromo Day! Today we celebrate every family affected by a rare chromosome and gene disorder around the world, share stories, raise awareness and try to reach more families looking for support and information. rarechromo.org/rare-chromo-day-2026 011
Tom Wright @tomwrightuom.bsky.social · 25/06/2026🧬👇Fantastic initiative Congratulations @zornitza.bsky.social and colleagues 👏 #RareDisease 010
Reposted by Tom WrightZornitza Stark @zornitza.bsky.social · 25/06/2026📣 Out now @naturemedicine.bsky.social 🧬🤖 👉 rdcu.be/fqasl Our automated reanalysis tool Talos enables broad adoption and delivers timely + equitable #raredisease #diagnosis at scale! ♻️ Runs monthly on >10K datasets 🎯High specificity 💰Low running costs 🤗Open source @dgmacarthur.bsky.social 02311
Reposted by Tom WrightEuropean Society of Human Genetics @eshg.bsky.social · 24/06/2026A study of 173,303 exomes and genomes from the Pakistan Genome Resource highlights the value of sequencing diverse populations. Homozygous LoF variants were found in 1/3 of protein-coding genes, while nearly half of all identified variants were absent from existing databases. buff.ly/Ko8sgJ0 061
Tom Wright @tomwrightuom.bsky.social · 19/06/2026🧬 📄 Transcript selection profoundly influences clinical variant interpretation 👉 UCSC multi-region visualisation can support transcript-aware analysis across diagnostics, research and education 👏 @carolinefwright.bsky.social and colleagues #RareDisease 031
Reposted by Tom WrightEuropean Society of Human Genetics @eshg.bsky.social · 18/06/2026🗳️ It's time to vote! The #eshg2026 Photo Competition finalists have been selected. While there were no entries for Best Virtual Setup, we have some great contenders for: 📸 Best Selfie 😂 Funniest Picture 👉 Vote here: forms.gle/WVNYz4rXChGr... ⏰ Voting closes Monday, 22 June 044
Reposted by Tom WrightSarah Wynn @sarahlwynn.bsky.social · 15/06/2026We were delighted to share this wonderful collaboration with the Julia Garnham Centre (JGC), Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust and The University of Sheffield, aimed at increasing the number of Unique guides. Find them on our Disorder Guides page: rarechromo.org/disorder-gui... 034
Reposted by Tom WrightZornitza Stark @zornitza.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Brilliant ESHG Award Lecture by @tuuliel.bsky.social @eshg.bsky.social #eshg2026 highlighting the importance of building communal resources #genomics #openscience 👏👏👏 074
Reposted by Tom WrightJames Fasham @jamesfasham.bsky.social · 14/06/2026🧬 Missense ≠ not splice. Mwenda Rintari (Exeter) show that ~2–3% of missense variants may disrupt splicing Analysis of 8.3M variants found protein effects approaching loss-of-function variants & several candidate diagnoses in unsolved patients. #ESHG2026 1195
Reposted by Tom WrightEwan Birney @ewanbirney.bsky.social · 16/06/2026It is really interesting to chart the increase in sophistication and depth in the rare disease community as we bring forward the "genotype early" or even "genotype first" diagnosis pathways, where as "genotype late" was the more common approach >>> 1144
Reposted by Tom WrightEuropean Society of Human Genetics @eshg.bsky.social · 16/06/2026#eshg2026 it’s a wrap! We hope you enjoyed this year’s #eshg #hybridconference. Thank you for being part of it! We look forward to seeing you all at #eshg2027 in Rotterdam! 0114
Reposted by Tom WrightJames Fasham @jamesfasham.bsky.social · 16/06/2026🧬 Leigh Jackson (Exeter) presents multiple papers (see EJHG Special Issue ☝️ ) #ESHG2026 Penetrance of TSC, PCD, OI & RB1 across ~900,000 individuals Careful variant & phenotype curation matters In clinically unselected populations, disease risk can be ⬇️ than traditional estimates. #Genomics 2115
Reposted by Tom WrightPilar Cacheiro @pilarcacheiro.bsky.social · 15/06/2026F Casale: AI for health data and genomics. A cross-scale view of human genetics: from imaging to rare variant tests to patient representations. Mendelian genes are at the heart of it. #eshg2026 062
Reposted by Tom WrightEuropean Society of Human Genetics @eshg.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Welcome to the last day of #eshg2026! Tune in on one of our symposia or educational sessions starting now. 071
Reposted by Tom WrightEuropean Journal of Human Genetics @ejhg-journal.bsky.social · 16/06/2026🚨Special Issue for #ESHG2026: “DNA in public health screening programmes” @eshg.bsky.social 🔹What should we screen for and report? 🔹What about uncertainty and harms? 🔹How can we deliver equitably and at scale? #Genomics #Screening #NewbornScreening 🔗 www.nature.com/collections/...nature.comDNA in public health screening programmesThe rapid technological progress makes it possible to use DNA testing in settings outside of clinical genetics services. This implies that public health ... 1129
Reposted by Tom WrightMohamed Wafik @mo-wafik.bsky.social · 15/06/2026📢 Join us now at the #eshg2026 Social Media Workshop! 📱✨ 🎤 Interactive discussions, practical tips, and real-world strategies for using social media in genetics, genomics, education, and professional networking. @jamesfasham.bsky.social @aleenamolbio.bsky.social @tomwrightuom.bsky.social 052
Reposted by Tom WrightR-Synapse @ruhrsynapse.bsky.social · 15/06/2026#eshg2026 Day 3: Science communicators @jamesfasham.bsky.social, @aleenamolbio.bsky.social, @tomwrightuom.bsky.social share current knowledge and own behind-the-scenes tour of #scicom in #genetics 042
Reposted by Tom WrightEuropean Society of Human Genetics @eshg.bsky.social · 14/06/2026🌟 Trainees & Recruiters! 🌟 Don't miss the #ESHG2026 MatchMaking! Whether you're ready to take the next step in your career or seeking fresh talent, join us today at the #ESHG-Y booth 600 in Hall B at 12:15 hrs CEST. Let's connect and advance our careers in #genetics together! 083
Tom Wright @tomwrightuom.bsky.social · 14/06/2026👇On Now 🧬 I09 Pharmacogenomics and Population Health: From Biobank to Bedside 📍Sequencing Square #eshg2026 180
Tom Wright @tomwrightuom.bsky.social · 14/06/2026Prof Pat #eshg2026 unofficial social media #Postman recommendation: 🍪🇸🇪 Choklad Drömmar and a cuppa ☕️🏴 English breakfast tea #dessertsofeshg #drinksofeshg 274
Tom Wright @tomwrightuom.bsky.social · 14/06/2026🍪🇸🇪 Choklad Drömmar #dessertsofeshg Swedish Dream Cookie #eshg2026 181
Reposted by Tom WrightJames Fasham @jamesfasham.bsky.social · 13/06/2026🤩 return of the #DessertsOfESHG hashtag @yhtacgnol.bsky.social @agnescaruso.bsky.social 181
Reposted by Tom WrightJames Fasham @jamesfasham.bsky.social · 13/06/2026Caroline Wright (Exeter) sharing fundamental knowledge What does the "average" human genome look like?" >900k 🧬 #UKB / #AllofUs / Genome: 1️⃣ ~4.4–5.5 million variants 2️⃣ 2–3 ClinVar P/LP (mostly AR) 3️⃣ ~62–70 de novo variants 4️⃣ ~1 in 5 people in top 1% of PRS for ≥1 disease 02513
Tom Wright @tomwrightuom.bsky.social · 13/06/2026Fantastic #eshg2026 talk “Location Location Location” Thought we may hear from Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer, but great to be educated on all things #protein 👏 @emmalundberg.bsky.social, Stanford University MuSIC pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC... ProtiCelli www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6... 251
Tom Wright @tomwrightuom.bsky.social · 13/06/2026👋🧬 Welcoming address #eshg2026 @ahoischen.bsky.social @eshg.bsky.social 3,171 abstracts from 95 countries: 🇬🇧🇮🇹🇹🇷🇩🇪🇪🇸 et al 👥6,048 participants: 🙋♂️🙋♀️4,812 in person 💻 🖥️1,248 online ⛅️ Fascinating word cloud from all presentation titles 🇸🇪 It’s good to be in Gothenburg! #RareDisease #Genomics 0269
Reposted by Tom WrightEuropean Society of Human Genetics @eshg.bsky.social · 03/06/2026📱 The #ESHG2026 App is now available for iOS & Android! Browse sessions, posters, abstracts & maps, build your personal schedule, vote & ask questions during sessions, and stay updated throughout the Congress. 👉 2026.eshg.org/myconference... #ESHG2026 #Genetics #Genomics #HumanGenetics 097
Reposted by Tom WrightEURORDIS-Rare Diseases Europe @eurordis.bsky.social · 09/05/2026For the 30M Europeans living with a rare disease, their vision of Europe is one with better access to diagnosis, care & support, no matter where they live. Learn more about how our European Blueprint will strengthen coordinated action to achieve this. #ECRD2026 🔗 go.eurordis.org/Blueprint 011
Reposted by Tom WrightACAMH - Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health @acamh.bsky.social · 09/05/2026Explore nutritional adequacy & risk in #autistic children & young people with #ARFID as we welcome leading experts to explore assessment, differential diagnosis, & formulation in this high-risk clinical group Book now to secure your place! EARLY BIRD ENDS 17 MAY bit.ly/3Pf4IMA 011
Reposted by Tom WrightTom Wright @tomwrightuom.bsky.social · 24/12/20241/ #SantaScience 🎅🧵 🐥1st Bluesky Rodeo 🔄💬X cross-post A year ago today @theguardian.com featured our festive research 🔎We discovered Santa has a facial #phenotype distinct from elderly bearded men 💗Evidence #Santa is real 📰 www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle... 📝 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36548933 1103
Reposted by Tom WrightJames Fasham @jamesfasham.bsky.social · 08/12/2025Our new study defines a distinct #neurogenetic condition arising from recurrent structural variants at 16p13.3 palindrome. Individuals show progressive ataxia, cognitive decline, and a characteristic MRI pattern with caudate & cerebellar atrophy. #Genomics #RareDisease 🧵1/3 2147
Reposted by Tom WrightJames Fasham @jamesfasham.bsky.social · 08/12/2025Very grateful to colleagues including @rdexeter.bsky.social, @nihrexeterbrc.bsky.social, @stefanbarakat.bsky.social, the NHS Rare & Inherited Disease Genomic Network of Excellence, and to the patients and families who made this work possible. 🙏 Paper: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41349538/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.govPalindrome-mediated 16p13.3 triplications cause a recognizable neurodegenerative disorder with ataxia - PubMedComplex neurodegenerative conditions have occasionally been associated with copy-number gains. Using microarray and genome sequencing on DNA samples from eleven individuals from nine unrelated families, we show that copy-number gains at 16p13.3 cause a severe, recognizable disorder characterized by … 032
Reposted by Tom WrightStefan Barakat @stefanbarakat.bsky.social · 06/12/2025another great international collaboration with our friends in UK and Australia to which we could contribute, describing a very unique disease mechanism for a novel neurodegenerative disorder #genetics #raredisease @ajhgnews.bsky.social @jamesfasham.bsky.social @rdexeter.bsky.social 095
Reposted by Tom WrightEuropean Society of Human Genetics @eshg.bsky.social · 05/12/2025📊Large-scale data sharing is indispensable for human genetics & genomics. ASHG calls for a broad data-sharing ethos and responsible stewardship that protects participants while enabling collaboration. #HumanGenetics #OpenScience www.cell.com/ajhg/fulltex...cell.comCollaborative science in genomics: The value of data sharing and thoughtful stewardshipLarge-scale data sharing is indispensable for advancing human genetics and genomics (HGG) research and medicine. The willingness of study participants and researchers to share data has been the… 031
Reposted by Tom WrightESHG-Young @eshgyoung.bsky.social · 05/12/2025Yesterday, our Chair and Secretary presented the latest ESHG-Young activities at the ERN-ITHACA Board Meeting 🧬 Great chance to show how we connect early-career human geneticists across Europe 🌍 and to recruit please for our next matchmaking at ESHG Gothenburg 🤝 #ERNITHACA #ESHGYoung #ESHG 031
Reposted by Tom WrightCaroline Wright @carolinefwright.bsky.social · 01/12/2025What do we mean by "actionability" in genomic medicine? An important question as we think more about using genomes for screening as well as diagnosis... read our new paper @gimjournal.bsky.social, authors.elsevier.com/a/1mBYc3vlFV... 053
Reposted by Tom WrightStefan Barakat @stefanbarakat.bsky.social · 28/11/2025More international collaborative work: Single nucleotide variants in UNC13C associated with neurodevelopmental disorders affect ethanol sensitivity in Drosophila #raredisease #morbidgene #genetics #diseasemodelling www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... 021
Reposted by Tom WrightEnsembl @ensembl.org · 28/11/2025Our Ensembl 2026 paper is out! Learn about 1,900+ new genomes, expanded pangenome support, new regulation interfaces, and what’s coming in our 2026 releases. doi.org/10.1093/nar/gkaf1239academic.oup.comEnsembl 2026Abstract. The Ensembl project (https://www.ensembl.org) is a public and open resource providing access to genomes, annotations, high-quality tools, and met 0139
Reposted by Tom WrightBen Goldacre @bengoldacre.bsky.social · 26/11/2025I'm delighted to say we have won the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education with our work on OpenSAFELY, inventing new methods that let researchers analyse NHS GP data while protecting everyone's privacy, and with complete transparency, in a hugely productive platform! www.ox.ac.uk/news/2025-11...ox.ac.ukOpenSAFELY team awarded Queen Elizabeth Prize for Higher and FurtherOxford’s OpenSAFELY team wins the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Prize for revolutionising secure NHS data research, protecting patient privacy while unlocking life-saving health insights. 919151
Tom Wright @tomwrightuom.bsky.social · 20/11/2025🧠🧲 BRAIN-MAGNET: A functional genomics atlas for interpretation of non-coding variants 💡 Fantastic initiative from the Barakat Lab 👀 Great to have a sneak peak at #MDC25 🧬 Predicts enhancer activity from DNA sequence 🕵️♂️ Prioritises functional non-coding variants 👇🧵 Check it outcell.comBRAIN-MAGNET: A functional genomics atlas for interpretation of non-coding variantsBRAIN-MAGNET, a convolutional neural network trained on 148,198 functionally tested non-coding regulatory elements, predicts enhancer activity directly from DNA sequence and identifies nucleotides ess... 022
Reposted by Tom WrightStefan Barakat @stefanbarakat.bsky.social · 20/11/2025Very pleased to share our latest paper published in Cell: BRAIN-MAGNET: A functional genomics atlas for interpretation of non-coding variants: Cell www.cell.com/cell/fulltex... @cellpress.bsky.social, @cp-cell.bsky.social, @ruizhideng.bsky.social #enhancer here is a thread about our findings:cell.comBRAIN-MAGNET: A functional genomics atlas for interpretation of non-coding variantsBRAIN-MAGNET, a convolutional neural network trained on 148,198 functionally tested non-coding regulatory elements, predicts enhancer activity directly from DNA sequence and identifies nucleotides ess... 2129
Reposted by Tom Wrightddysmo.bsky.social @ddysmo.bsky.social · 18/11/2025So proud of the wonderful progress in the specialty and my colleagues in Manchester who contributed great science and organised this event 011