The 100,000 Genomes Project is an exciting NHS programme, which aims to sequence 100,000 genomes from patients with rare diseases and their families, as well as patients with cancer. In this interview, Anna Schuh, MD, PhD, from the University of Oxford, UK, provides an update on the intriguing project, which has the potential to transform genomic medicine services. Prof. Schuh covers recruitment progress, optimizing germline control samples and plans for 2018.This video was recorded at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) 2017 Annual Meeting and Exposition in Atlanta, GA.