The rise of the digital era over the last half century has coincided with incredible breakthroughs in the field of genomic research. As we enter the 2020s, the convergence of these two worlds is coming to the fore, with increased computing power and storage capabilities, and impressive advancements in sequencing technologies facilitating the generation of exabytes of complex genomic data. Access to this amount of genomic information, along with world-wide adoption of AI-based technologies, is predicted to facilitate vast improvements in disease management, drug discovery, and precision medicine.

In this event, The Innovation Forum Manchester will provide a platform to openly explore and discuss both the vast potential the field of genomics holds in improving human health, and the logistical, ethical and conceptional challenges the field faces. We will be talking with industry leaders and world-renowned academics to gain insights into this exciting area of science, and to delve into the behind-the-scenes collaborative work being done between biologists, clinicians, bioinformaticians, policy makers, and pharmaceutical companies to overcome these challenges.

This event will be available both in-person and virtually. Anyone registering to the event will be asked which option they prefer.

Schedule

• Introduction: 17:40 – 17:55
• Keynote speakers: 18:00-19:15
• Panel: 19:15- 20:05
• Networking: 20:05-21:00

Attendees joining the session virtually will only have access to the speakers and the panel sessions of the event, but not the networking session.

For more enquiries, please email us on naseer.basma@inno-forum.org.

The Innovation Forum Manchester team looks forward to hosting you on Tuesday, 15 March 2022.