We offer a range of learning opportunities as follows:
Training in Monogenic Diabetes
Two Day Virtual Course:
Listen to expert speakers and join the live Q&A sessions
Online Training:
Access talks from the two day course at a time to suit you
Additional Training:
Access talks on other topics relating to monogenic diabetes
GCK for Midwives:
Find out who to screen for GCK during pregnancy
Podcasts:
Listen to podcasts on diabetes and genes www.1in6b.com
Monogenic Diabetes Clinics:
Find your nearest specialist clinic and how to refer
MSc in Genomic medicine:
Online Genomic Course:
Monogenic Diabetes Training Courses
Our next course dates TBC. Please check back soon!
If you would like to be added to our waiting list please email Becky Dobbs, the course co-ordinator on r.a.dobbs@exeter.ac.uk
Online Training
Register below to view the online lectures and answer a series of multiple choice questions to earn yourself a certificate.
Please note: This is our virtual, self paced training course which can be undertaken whenever suits you and can be taken in ‘bite sized’ chunks if preferred.
Additional Training
Family Member Testing - Maggie Shepherd
Diagnosing and Treating Lipodystrophy - Andrew Hattersley
Use of Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) - Alice Hughes
Requesting Testing for Monogenic Diabetes - Kevin Colclough
Diagnosing Monogenic Diabetes in Ethnic Minorities - Shivani Misri
Setting up and running MODY clinics - Dr Ali Chakera, Dr Katharine Owen and Dr Shivani Misra
Identifying commoner causes of monogenic diabetes
Identifying rarer causes of monogenic diabetes
Taking family histories and drawing family trees
GCK for Midwives
This course in Monogenic Diabetes within Maternity Services with a Focus on Genetic Testing for Glucokinase Hyperglycaemia (GCK) is a training tool designed for diabetes specialist midwives and other healthcare professionals working within diabetes maternity teams. The e-learning can be accessed via NHS learning hub and has been developed to support healthcare professionals within maternity services to develop their knowledge and understanding of monogenic diabetes, with a focus on genetic testing for a subtype of this condition known as glucokinase hyperglycaemia. It is designed for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional guidance or advice.
Contributed by: South East Genomic Medicine Service.
Podcasts
One in Six Billion podcast
The One in Six Billion podcast is aimed to inform about all aspects of genetics in diabetes but particularly concentrating on the unusual genetic forms of diabetes. We will try and bring all aspects of this with the patient’s voice being very important.
The 2 hosts are Professor Andrew Hattersley, and Professor Maggie Shepherd both from the University of Exeter.
Click HERE to listen on Spotify
Click HERE to list on Apple
The MODY & ME podcast with Jessie Deserf speaking to Professor Maggie Shepherd (6th April 22)
Professor Maggie Shepherd dives into her personal journey into becoming a professor specialised in monogenetic diabetes. She explains in a very clear and easy to understand manner what monogenetic diabetes is, how research is conducted and how these discoveries can change the lives of so many people living with diabetes.
Click HERE to listen on Spotify
Click HERE to list on Apple
The Inpatient Podcast – A Chat with Professor Maggie Shepherd (17th April 23)
Lucy Holmes talks with Maggie about Monogenic Diabetes.
Click HERE to listen on Spotify
Monogenic Diabetes Clinics
MSc in Genomic Medicine
This course is suitable for clinicians, nurses, scientists and researchers. In addition to the MSc, students can opt for a 60 credit postgraduate certificate or 120 credit diploma. Individual modules will appeal to those who wish to enhance their CPD portfolio but do not need a formal academic award.
Online Genomic Course
This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn about how the genomic era is changing medical science, including healthcare professionals, science undergraduates and non-specialists. This course will introduce the topic of genomics, using the University of Exeter’s research expertise in diabetes, to illustrate the clinical application of current genomics knowledge. This course is run over 4 weeks and requires around 2 hours of study per week.