Taylor group: Translational Genomics
Translation of genetics research into clinical practice
Research overview
Oxford Biomedical Research Centre – Genomic Medicine Theme

Professor Jenny Taylor is Co-Theme Leader of the Genomic Medicine Theme of the Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), one of several such centres in the UK funded by the National Institute of Health Research with the overarching aim of translating advances in biomedical research into NHS practice.
The aims of the Genomic Medicine Theme are to:
- apply next-generation sequencing technologies (NGS) to the discovery of novel disease genes
- evaluate and develop these technologies for rapid translation into the clinic, resulting in new NHS-based genetics services
- provide genetics and genomics infrastructure (platforms and expertise) to support other translational research projects
Our research is truly multi-disciplinary, integrating researchers and clinicians (particularly those based at the Centre) from a range of medical specialities, with clinical scientists from the diagnostic laboratories, and others, including specialists in health economics, informatics, and ethics.
The activities of the Genomic Medicine Theme are divided into three sub-themes, each with a specific programme of collaborative projects. Members of the Taylor group are involved across all three sub-themes, either running projects of their own or as collaborators in wider programmes.
Clinical applications of sequencing
Latest publications
A Network Approach to Developmental Differences and Disorders.
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Deniz E. et al, (2026), Dev Sci, 29
iNOS modulates inflammatory responses in an NO-independent manner through direct interaction with IRG1 in mitochondria.
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Diotallevi M. et al, (2026), Nat Metab
Severe Aortic Stenosis Is Associated With Left Atrial Prothrombotic Flow That Persists Despite Valve Replacement
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Spartera M. et al, (2026), Journal of the American Heart Association
Biallelic variants in the noncoding RNA gene RNU4-2 cause a recessive neurodevelopmental syndrome with distinct white matter changes
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Rius R. et al, (2026), Nature Genetics
Saturation editing of RNU4-2 reveals distinct dominant and recessive disorders.
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De Jonghe J. et al, (2026), Nature
African-specific genetic loci determine iron status and risk of severe malaria and bacteremia in African children.
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Muriuki JM. et al, (2026), Nat Commun
CMS subtypes correlate with complete response in trial of neoadjuvant Galunisertib plus chemoradiation in rectal cancer
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Rajamanickam V. et al, (2026), Translational Oncology, 66, 102690 - 102690
Paediatric case of invasive group A streptococcal necrotising myositis: diagnostic challenges and lessons learned
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Yusuf S. et al, (2026), The Lancet Infectious Diseases, 26, e259 - e267
Ethics Review of AI research: An approach to reviewing and revising existing governance structures
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Kerasidou A. et al, (2026), Research Ethics, 22, 357 - 370
Toward Integration of Molecular Measures and Artificial Intelligence-Based Assessments With Clinical End Points in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Reinisch W. et al, (2026), Gastroenterology, 170, 686 - 703