One week to go: From genome sequencing and consumer DNA testing to CRISPR

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

LONDON\xa0

Last chance to register | One week to go

Join us next Saturday to hear from six expert speakers who will guide you through the rapidly evolving field of genetics. From genome sequencing and consumer DNA testing to the new technologies such as CRISPR that are allowing us to edit the code of life like never before and much more, our speakers will show how the genetics revolution is only just getting started.\xa0

SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

Recent Advances in Genetic Manipulation: From the bench to bedside

Antony Adamson,Senior Experimental Officer, University of Manchester

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How does CRISPR-Cas9 work? Why has it become the tool of choice for genetic manipulation? And how is it used on a daily basis? Join Antony Adamson as he explains the science behind this Nobel Prize-winning technique.

Francis Galton: Eugenics and why we need new science stories

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

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Why for some is the absence of Francis Galton’s story in popular science history, a story in itself? In this talk, Subhadra Das, will describe the colonial and racist ideas that framed the work of influential Victorian scientist Galton, along with his research that fed into a wide range of sciences from meteorology to criminology, psychology, sociology and statistics.

Identifying Ancient Bodies

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? And what are the cutting-edge techniques used at the intersection of genomics, archaeology, and anthropology to uncover the untold stories of individuals who lived thousands of years ago? Hear the answers to these questions and more from Marina Silva.

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

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

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Why are two genetically identical “things” so different from one another? Why are identical twins not indistinguishable, and why are the cells in our skin and kidneys so different even though they use the same DNA code? Join Nessa who will share the answers to these many fascinating questions and more.

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 with the help of single cell biology, particularly single cell RNA sequencing, can we now study millions of cells simultaneously? And how can we create comprehensive "google maps" of the human body?Hear how the Human Cell Atlas, an international consortium is identifying new cell types, engineering "designer cells" and developing 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? Join Dana as she shares the latest breakthroughs in this area, such as methods to temporarily control gene expression guided by fully sequenced and annotated genomes.

Join us next Saturday to hear the answers to these fascinating questions and many more