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Scientific Symposium: UK Human Functional Genomics Initiative

Join us in Manchester on Thursday 25th June 2026 for the UK Human Functional Genomics Initiative Scientific Symposium. Building on the momentum of the inaugural 2025 meeting at the University of Exeter, this symposium promises to deepen the conversation around how to translate genetic-variation into biological mechanism and, ultimately, human health impact.

9am – 6pm BST 25 June 2026 + Add to calendar Manchester University of Manchester
What to expect
  • Inspiring keynote and research talks from leaders in the field
  • Insightful discussions on academia and industry collaborations
  • A vibrant poster session showcasing cutting-edge work
  • Opportunities for networking and partnership building

Talks from experts in both academia and industry to share the latest advances in functional genomics including:

  • Stephan Sanders from The University of Oxford
  • Ellen McDonagh from Open Targets
  • Greg Findlay from The Francis Crick Institute
  • Siddharth Banka from The University of Manchester
  • Joe Marsh from The University of Edinburgh
  • Nicole Soranzo from The University of Cambridge
  • Natasha Latysheva from Google DeepMind
  • Joshua Pan from Google DeepMind
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