PHG Foundation | 15th Anniversary

Making science work for health – translating genomics

For our 15th anniversary, we are running an exciting programme of thought-provoking public events throughout 2012 as we look to the future challenges of making genomic science work for individual and population health. We invite you to join us for any or all of these events, where leading national and international experts will outline recent success stories and lessons learned, and future directions and issues for public health genomics.

Seminar series

As a run-up to our conference in December, we are holding a series of free seminars in Cambridge exploring some specific challenges arising from new technologies and their translation into clinical practice. These involve two expert speakers, an opportunity for wider discussion, drinks and networking. Why not register now?

Conference

We invite you to join us for a one-day conference in Cambridge on 4th December to explore the future role of genomics and biomedical science in 21st century population health. The overarching theme is translating genomics and genomic innovations from research into practice, with talks, discussions and the opportunity to put questions to distinguished speakers. Sessions will include:

Genomics and ‘stratified’ populations – opportunities for improving population health
Making it happen – achieving the uptake of genomic innovations in mainstream medicine
Future directions – for genomics and population health

Confirmed speakers include:

• Dr David Bentley
  Vice President and Chief Scientist, Illumina Inc

• Dr Muin Khoury
  Founding director of the Office of Public Health Genomics, CDC Atlanta

• Professor Bartha Knoppers
  Director of the Centre for Genomics and Policy, McGill University, Montreal

• Professor Dennis Lo
  Li Ka Shing Professor of Medicine at the Chinese University of Hong Kong

• Professor Janet Thornton
  Director of the European Bioinformatics Institute

This fascinating day at Robinson College, Cambridge, will cost just £65 for early-bird registrants, with full bursaries available to selected UK students in public health and other relevant fields.

Dinner

On 4th December and following on from the one-day conference we are also hosting a very special drinks reception and dinner at King’s College Cambridge, where as well as enjoying the atmosphere, fine wines and dining, you will also have the opportunity to hear from expert speakers including:

• Sir Leszek Borysiewicz
  Vice Chancellor of the University of Cambridge

• Professor Dame Sally Davies
  Chief Medical Officer for England

This rare and exciting opportunity to combine cutting-edge intelligence on the future of genomics, innovation and public health with the unique Cambridge atmosphere costs just £85 a head, with additional corporate options.

Registration

Registration for both the conference and dinner opens in March 2012. Come back again soon for further information and to reserve your place – just £150 in all if you opt for both conference and dinner!

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