777 studies, 745 with summary statistics - the @genesandhealth.bsky.social WES study is now in the GWAS Catalog, aiming to improve health outcomes for South Asian populations. Go explore 👇 www.ebi.ac.uk/gwas/publica...

We’ll be at Family Health Day at Edmonton Islamic Centre on 7 Feb. Come say hello to the #GenesandHealth Community Crew, learn about our research, ask questions, and find out how you can take part and help improve health for British Bangladeshi & Pakistani communities!

New Genes & Health study in Communications Medicine: recalling volunteers with rare liver-related gene variants revealed early signs of liver disease in 55% of participants, showing genetics can help target earlier detection and care. Read more: www.nature.com/articles/s43... #GenesAndHealth

A major milestone for Genes & Health in Greater Manchester! 🎉 Former Lord Mayor of Manchester, Cllr Yasmine Dar, has become the 3000th local volunteer to join the study, helping shape a healthier future for British South Asian communities.

The Kingswood Surgery team in High Wycombe along with nurses from the South-Central Agile Research Delivery Team, recruited 33 new #GenesAndHealth volunteers during two Friday mosque visits, bringing inclusive research to trusted community spaces. #community

This #NationalCholesterolMonth, we’re reflecting on our impact: one of our Genes & Health volunteers became the 10th person globally to join a pioneering gene-editing trial for heart disease. Together, we’re changing the future of heart health. Read more: www.qmul.ac.uk/media/news/2...

🧬 >54,000 whole exome sequences in South Asians from a single study: @genesandhealth.bsky.social @qmul-wiph.bsky.social @blizardinstitute.bsky.social, @qmul-ceg.bsky.social PHURI @qminnovation.bsky.social. We validated our findings with data from Dr.Mohan's Diabetes Specialities Centre

New from #GenesAndHealth: First plasma proteomics study in 1,500 British South Asians using Seer Proteograph XT, SomaLogic 11K & Olink Explore HT 🧬 ✅ 1,200+ variant–protein links ✅ 50% never seen before ✅ New clues to Graves’ disease & more Read: lnkd.in/gvjzU837

Shelley & Naila from Essex recently took part in our study, supporting vital research into health conditions affecting British Pakistani & Bangladeshi communities. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ei3X... Thanks to @nihr.bsky.social for helping make UK-wide recruitment possible.

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Did you know you can explore all this and more via our website? If you're interested in our study and want to keep yourself updated with our newest research studies, understand how to volunteer and learn more about genetics in general, visit lnkd.in/eu2fWx2D Have a question? Visit our FAQ's page!

Genes & Health just analysed exome data from 44k+ volunteers, linking it to lifelong NHS records. 🚨 Found gene knockouts 🔍 New disease links 💊 Drug target insights Big step for South Asian genomics! Preprint: lnkd.in/gHtBGyMS #Genomics #HealthEquity

Delighted that the 'flagship' manuscript on our @genesandhealth.bsky.social 44k exomes (British Pakistanis & Bangladeshis) is now preprinted. Great academic-industry collaboration. Lots of new associations (mostly additive, a few recessive) and new insights into homoz knockouts & drug discovery.

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Preprint alert! 🚨 doi.org/10.1101/2025... Our manuscript on Exome sequencing and analysis of 44,028 British South Asians, using @genesandhealth.bsky.social is now available at @medrxivpreprint.bsky.social! We present several great results, and I’m thrilled to highlight the pieces I worked on:

We wish a peaceful and blessed Eid ul Adha to all who are celebrating. May this occasion bring joy, reflection, and unity to you and your loved ones. #genesandhealth #eidmubarak

This #VolunteersWeek we're saying a huge thank you to our 500 @genesandhealth.bsky.social volunteers involved in this major study exploring health conditions in people of Pakistani & Bangladeshi heritage & to the team supporting them - Jenny, Rumbi & Danyal

On Maternal Mental Health Day, we’re highlighting how Genes & Health is using data to improve care around pregnancy for British Bangladeshi & Pakistani women — with a focus on mental health, infertility & menopause. #MaternalMentalHealth #GenesAndHealth

We’re closing out our 10-for-10 series by looking ahead: 🔹 100k+ volunteers 🔹 Recalling 10k 🔹 Training the next generation 🔹 Long-term impact, led by community voices Here’s to the future of Genes & Health — and the next 10 years. #GenesAndHealth10 #10years

🎓 Young people are the future of research. At Genes & Health, we’re working with societies & students at QMUL to better reach British Pakistani & British Bangladeshi youth. We aim to train future researchers & expand our reach through student-led engagement. #GenesAndHealth10 #10years

From a refreshed website to bilingual animations and translated materials — we’re making Genes & Health easier to understand and access than ever before. We’re always open to collaborations as we grow our reach and connect with more communities. #GenesAndHealth10 #10years #HealthEquity

Understanding mental health is a priority our Community Advisory Board has set and this summer, we'll launch new research on mental wellbeing with a focus on anxiety and depression in British Bangladeshi and Pakistani communities, inviting both current and new More information coming soon!

Interrupting our #10for10 series to celebrate us! 🎉 Yesterday, we marked 10 years of Genes & Health at QMUL Whitechapel. From an idea in East London to a nationwide study—thank you to everyone who's been part of this journey. Here's to the next 10! #GenesAndHealth10 #GHandH10Years

Great to attend @genesandhealth.bsky.social 10 year celebration event @QMUL This is world’s largest community-based genetic studies, focusing on improving health outcomes for British Bangladeshi and Pakistani communities in the UK. @ldnbanglahealth.bsky.social www.genesandhealth.org

By combining thousands of genetic signals into one polygenic risk score, we can pinpoint young British South Asians at highest inherited risk of developing Type 2 diabetes—often years before symptoms appear. Our data shows those in the top 10% of genetic risk develop diabetes up to a decade earlier

At Genes & Health, we’ve linked millions of NHS records to genetic data from volunteers—all stored securely in our Trusted Research Environment. With ISO27001:2022 certification and full UK-GDPR compliance, we’ve had zero data breaches in 10 years. #GenesAndHealth10 #10Years

From cold-chain transport to DNA extraction, every G&H sample follows strict protocols to protect quality. Each one unlocks insights into better health for British Pakistani & British Bangladeshi communities. This is #3 of 10 in our countdown to 10 years of Genes & Health. #GenesAndHealth10 #10Years

We co-produce research with the people it's for. Our CAB includes British Pakistani & British Bangladeshi community voices and we work with social orgs, charities & faith groups. Here’s #2 of 10 in our anniversary countdown. #GenesAndHealth10

10 years ago, we recruited our first volunteer in East London. Since then, 66,000+ British Pakistani & Bangladeshi volunteers across England have joined Genes & Health—powering one of the world’s largest community-based genetic studies. #1 of 10 in our anniversary countdown. #Genesandhealth10

Stress touches all of us — but how we experience it, and how it affects our health, isn’t one-size-fits-all. At Genes & Health, we’re getting ready to launch a new study to explore how stress and mental health impact British Bangladeshi and British Pakistani communities. #StressAwarenessMonth

NEW RESEARCH: Combining genetic + clinical data helps predict gestational diabetes risk in British Pakistani & Bangladeshi women. Study of 10,000+ women shows those with highest genetic risk were 5X more likely to develop GDM, with 1/3 later developing type 2 diabetes. #MaternalHealth

As we mark this special occasion, we celebrate the values of unity, generosity, and reflection—principles that resonate deeply with the work we do at Genes & Health. Wishing everyone celebrating a wonderful Eid filled with happiness and connection! 🌙✨ #EidMubarak #GenesAndHealth

We were honoured to have the Mayor of Rochdale, Cllr Shakil Ahmed, show support for Genes & Health at a Health & Wellbeing event with BACP. BACP plays a vital role in tackling deprivation & reducing health inequalities in British Bangladeshi, Pakistani & Kashmiri communities. #GenesAndHealth