About Us
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At Discern Genomics, our mission is to make genetic and genomic information more understandable, accessible, and supportive for individuals and families at different stages of life.
We provide research-informed genomic education with counselling-informed communication and support to help people better understand genetic information and its broader personal and family context. This may include inherited conditions, rare genetic disorders, naturally occurring genetic variation, and questions arising from scientific or clinical genomic information.
Genetic information can be complex, uncertain, and deeply personal. Questions relating to inheritance, family history, scientific uncertainty, and future implications can naturally raise reflection, stress, or emotional responses. Our role is to provide evidence-based educational support and reflective discussion to help individuals engage with this information in a clearer and more informed way.
Our approach is grounded in current scientific evidence in genomics and informed by recognised ethical principles supporting respectful, person-centred communication.
Sessions may include discussion of genetic reports, scientific literature, genomic concepts, family history questions, and emerging research relevant to topics raised by clients.
Discern Genomics is an independent, non-clinical educational service. It does not provide medical diagnosis, clinical genetic counselling, psychotherapy, treatment, or medical advice, and is not a substitute for NHS or regulated clinical genetics services.
Our aim is to support clearer understanding of genetic information, reduce unnecessary confusion, and create a calm space for reflection and informed, client-led discussion.
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Discern Genomics provides research-informed genomic education with counselling-informed communication and support. Services focus on helping individuals and families develop clearer understanding of genetic and genomic information and its broader personal or family context.
Support may include:
Explaining genetic and genomic terminology, concepts, and scientific information in clear, accessible language
Supporting understanding of genetic reports or genomic information obtained through clinical services, research studies, screening programmes, or direct-to-consumer testing
Discussing scientific literature and emerging genomic research relevant to client questions
Exploring emotional responses and uncertainty relating to genetic information in a supportive, non-clinical setting
Supporting reflective discussion around practical, communication, or healthcare-related considerations
Supporting preparation for healthcare appointments
Providing supportive space to discuss questions relating to inherited conditions, genomic uncertainty, or family history
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To maintain clear professional boundaries, Discern Genomics does not provide:
Medical diagnosis
Clinical genetic testing
Clinical interpretation of genetic results
Clinical risk assessment
Medical advice, prescribing, or treatment
Psychotherapy or mental health treatment
Regulated clinical genetic counselling services
Where appropriate, clients may be encouraged to seek support from NHS services, registered genetic counsellors, clinical geneticists, GPs, mental health professionals, or other appropriately qualified healthcare professionals for medical assessment, diagnosis, clinical management, or therapeutic care.
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Services at Discern Genomics are informed by current scientific evidence in genetics and genomics, alongside recognised ethical principles supporting respectful, person-centred, and counselling-informed communication.
This approach is supported by ongoing professional development in genomics, scientific research, and counselling-informed practice, helping to ensure that information is discussed in a way that is responsible, evidence-based, accessible, and supportive.
Discern Genomics is committed to maintaining clear non-clinical boundaries and encouraging engagement with regulated healthcare services where appropriate.
The Founder
Discern Genomics was founded by Dr Guan Wang, a geneticist by training with experience in human genetics research, genomics education, and counselling-informed support.
Her work brings together scientific evidence in genomics with reflective, communication-focused, and person-centred approaches that support clearer understanding of complex genetic information in a non-clinical educational setting.
