CGKP is funded by the UK Department of Health and the Department of Trade and Industry until March 2007. We also receive income from grants and commissioned work.

Future plans

Public health genetics is growing in significance as health systems around the world tackle the challenges of translating the fruits of genetics research into practical health benefits. We intend to maintain our leading role in this field by attracting funding from a variety of sources. We will continue to attract government funding for many aspects of our work, and we aim to raise more income through grants and fees for commissioned work.

In addition, in 2006 we are launching a new UK-based, international charity – the Foundation for Genomics and Population Health – to “improve and benefit the health of individuals and populations worldwide by funding and undertaking activities that will enable the responsible and effective translation of modern biological science, in particular knowledge, research and technologies that derive from an understanding of the human genome, into clinical and public health services, policies and interventions”.

If you would like to discuss opportunities for supporting this innovative and exciting venture, please contact us.