Wales Gene Park, working with partners and Genomics Partnership Wales (GPW), has developed a new research databank: the All Wales Genomics Databank (AWGDB). This cutting-edge resource, a collaboration between Cardiff University and the All Wales Medical Genomics Service (AWMGS), is funded by the Welsh Government through GPW and is designed to support world-class research.
This initiative marks a significant step forward in meeting the goals set out in the Genomics Delivery Plan for Wales, as well as advancing knowledge, fostering innovation, and enabling data-driven discoveries for patients with rare diseases.
The primary goal of the databank is to increase research capability. By providing a mechanism for accessing data collected as part of a patient’s routine clinical care, it offers a valuable resource for researchers seeking to understand why diseases occur, as well as to develop potential treatments, while maintaining patient privacy.
The data held by AWMGS and accessible through the AWGDB will provide a vital platform for approved researchers worldwide, including those working in hospitals, universities, and commercial organisations. This broad access is intended to support the development of software, tests, drugs, and other advancements that may benefit future healthcare.
With all necessary approvals now in place, our dedicated team is ready to recruit patients into the All Wales Genomics Databank and welcomes all enquiries.
Find out more here: All- Wales Genomics Databank