The UK Deputy Prime Minister, Oliver Dowden, visited Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (@GSTT) to observe advancements in Respiratory Metagenomics and to announce the launch of a new UK-US Strategic Dialogue aimed at addressing increased biological threats. The UK Government has funded the expansion of metagenomic sequencing to rapidly identify pathogens, which is expected to enhance patient outcomes and serve as an early detection system for emerging pathogens. The UK Deputy National Security Advisor, joined by the UK's Chief Scientific Advisor (@uksciencechief), spearheaded the initiation of this dialogue in Washington DC, reflecting a shared commitment to biological security.
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The UK Deputy National Security Advisor, joined by @uksciencechief, headed the launch of a new Strategic Dialogue with the United States on Biological Security in Washington DC 📷📷 The partnership reflects shared ambitions to tackle biological threats. https://t.co/tS7nPJziD5
Deputy PM @OliverDowden visited @GSTTnhs to view progress on Respiratory Metagenomics & to announce the new Strategic Dialogue 🇬🇧🇺🇸 tackling increased biological threats. https://t.co/6sRUD6wImz
A milestone in respiratory infection & biosecurity. The UK Government has funded the expansion of the use of #metagenomic sequencing for rapid identification of #pathogens to improve patient outcomes & as an early detection method for emerging pathogens. https://t.co/uWJ5t9MwYq https://t.co/g3JPiX3nGU
Deputy PM @OliverDowden visited @GSTT to view progress on Respiratory Metagenomics & to announce the new Strategic Dialogue 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 tackling increased biological threats. https://t.co/MIqTLXkCH9