The aim of the Genomic Medicine Special Interest Groups is to promote excellence in the pharmaceutical care of patients by supporting the membership to systematically embed genomic medicine and pharmacogenomics into routine care.
Role of the group:
To act as a key stakeholder group for pharmaceutical issues relating to genomic medicine and pharmacogenomics
To provide a platform for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who are involved/studying/interested in genomic medicine to network
To promote genomic medicine amongst the BOPA membership through signposting members to existing resources and through the development of resources that can be accessed through the BOPA website
Identifying key priorities for genomic medicine which will advance the professional role of oncology pharmacy professionals and enhance the safe and effective use of medicines in cancer patients
To provide an email platform to facilitate day to day discussion amongst group members
Facilitating the mentorship of less experienced BOPA members by members more experienced in genomic medicine
To share best practice and challenges related to genomic medicine and implementation
To develop the role of clinical genomics pharmacists in order to advance the adoption of genomics and stratified medicine in pharmacy and oncology
To develop and deliver education and training opportunities in genomics
To build a framework/infrastructure for collaborative working to facilitate delivery of a programme of audit and research in the fields of genomic medicine and pharmacogenomics
To provide expert group opinion towards national initiatives on genomics in pharmacy and oncology, e.g. HEE project on workforce development.
Latest Genomic Medicine Downloads
Guidelines
Guideline for 6-mercaptopurine dosing in adult acute lymphoblastic leukaemia based on TPMT and NUDT15 genotypes
There are several affiliated groups with BOPA. The groups and BOPA work together jointly to promote excellence in the pharmaceutical care of patients with cancer through education, communication, research or innovation.
There are several subcommittees & working groups that report directly to the Executive Committee each month. These subcommittees & working groups support the executive committee and keep the organisation at the forefront of care.
The Executive Committee work on behalf of the BOPA members to prioritise and co-ordinate the many activities and workstreams required to achieve our goals
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