From genome sequencing and consumer DNA testing to CRISPR and epigenetics

SATURDAY 9th MARCH 2024 | 10am - 5pm\xa0

LONDON\xa0

The rapidly evolving field of genetics\xa0

We are on the cusp of a revolution in genetics. The cost of sequencing a genome has tumbled, DNA testing has become routine and new technologies such as CRISPR are allowing us to edit the code of life like never before. But the genetics revolution is only just getting started.\xa0

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Join us for this one-day masterclass where our expert speakers will guide you through the rapidly evolving field of genetics.

Early bird discount ends on Tuesday 13th February \xa0

SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

New genetic findings from old bones\xa0

Marina Silva,Postdoctoral Fellow, The Francis Crick Institute

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How can the remnants of ancient bodies help us decode the mysteries of our past? How can we extract and decode ancient DNA in archaeological bone fragments? And what are the cutting-edge techniques now employed at the intersection of genomics, archaeology, and anthropology that uncover the untold stories of individuals who lived thousands of years ago?\xa0

The history of eugenics\xa0

Subhadra Das,Author, historian, broadcaster, and comedian\xa0

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What are the colonial and racist ideas that framed Galton’s work? And why, is the absence of Galton’s story in our popular science history discourse a story in itself?

Epigenetics: why DNA is not your destiny\xa0\xa0

Nessa Carey,Biologist, Visiting Professor, Imperial College London\xa0

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How can two genetically identical “things” be so different from one another? Why aren't identical twins indistinguishable? Why are the cells in our skin and kidneys so different even though they use the same DNA code?

The Human Cell Atlas: from cell types to tissues\xa0\xa0

Kerstin Meyer,Principal Staff Scientist, Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute\xa0

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How can single cell RNA sequencing and computational tools like machine learning analyze data, engineer "designer cells" and develop new approaches to treat disease in the future?

Weeds: nature’s ultimate survivors\xa0\xa0

Dana MacGregor,Plant Molecular Geneticist, Rothamsted Research\xa0

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Why is understanding the genetic and molecular aspects of agricultural weeds gained in the lab, crucial for developing effective and innovative solutions for tomorrow’s agriculture?

Early bird discount ends on Tuesday 13th February \xa0