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PHG Foundation - A special programme of anniversary events in 2012 on the theme "Translating genomics"
Seminar series
26 January - Implementing whole genome sequencing in clinical practice
Join Dr Anna Pokorska-Bocci from PHG Foundation and a speaker from Illumina, one of the world's leading sequencing and genotyping companies, to talk about whole genome sequencing and what it means for clinical practice and the delivery of healthcare.
8 March - Using genomic technologies for reproductive care in developing countries
We will be hearing from anthropologist Dr Margaret Sleeboom-Faulkner about her interests in genomics in Asia, and discussing some of the ethical issues arising from the use of genomic technologies in reproductive and prenatal care in developing countries. An event with the Cambridge Humanitarian Centre to mark International Women's Day.
31 May - Epigenetics
Join us in a discussion with leading academic and industry researchers to find out more about epigenetics – the study of inherited characteristics that are not set out in your DNA.
5 July - Mainstreaming genomics in the NHS
With colleagues from the Department of Health and the Judge Business School, we will be looking at some of the key challenges in implementing genomic medicine in the NHS.
Venue
Hughes Hall
University of Cambridge
Cambridge
CB1 2EW
These seminars are part of a series of events by the PHG Foundations who are celebrating 15 years of making science work for health.
All seminars begin at 17:00 and will end with a drink and networking session, finishing at 19:00. Please note that registration for the seminars begins at 16:30.
