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Wellcome Connecting Science Learning and Training
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Part of Wellcome Sanger Institute and funded by Wellcome, we develop and deliver genomics-focused learning and training. Our events support scientific careers, as well as the equitable application of genomics into research and healthcare across the globe.
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Genomics has the potential to improve pathogen detection and surveillance 🧬

But #GlobalHealth success demands context-specific, regional solutions.

Find out how our training has fostered a scalable protocol for multiplex testing, specific to clinical settings in Africa 🌍

👉🏼 bit.ly/48Ehw6s
Our 2026 Single Cell Biology conference is opening soon! #SingleCell26

🗓️ Dates: 10-12 June

Join the discussion at this focused and friendly meeting, exploring innovative single cell research, and approaches beyond model organisms.

More info 👉🏼 bit.ly/4pyTK21
🧬 #SingleCell #Spatial #Genomics
December 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Strengthen your #fungal genome analysis using genomics tools and databases! #Fungal26

Join our experts online for Fungal Pathogen Genomics 2026.

🗓️ Dates: 1-5 June 2026, UK time zone

Financial assistance is available 💰
📩 Apply by 16 March to be considered
📎 bit.ly/4oucSxq

🖥️🧬🧫 #Genomics
December 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Really nice conference, I attended in 2024 and had a great experience. One very cool thing about Wellcome events is that virtual delegates based in Lower and Middle-Income Countries can register for free. Highly recommend!
It's a busy time for researchers, so we’ve extended the abstract deadline for Synthetic Biology 2026 to give you more to prepare 📝

Submit by 5 January⏳

Share with peers how engineering biology is shaping data-driven solutions for health and sustainability

📎 bit.ly/3ZaYdwH
#ALife #SynBio26 ⚙️🧫
December 4, 2025 at 8:34 AM
It's a busy time for researchers, so we’ve extended the abstract deadline for Synthetic Biology 2026 to give you more to prepare 📝

Submit by 5 January⏳

Share with peers how engineering biology is shaping data-driven solutions for health and sustainability

📎 bit.ly/3ZaYdwH
#ALife #SynBio26 ⚙️🧫
December 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Genomics has the potential to improve pathogen detection and surveillance 🧬

But #GlobalHealth success demands context-specific, regional solutions.

Find out how our training has fostered a scalable protocol for multiplex testing, specific to clinical settings in Africa 🌍

👉🏼 bit.ly/48Ehw6s
December 3, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Human Immunology: Genes and Environment opens soon! #HumanImmuno26

🗓️ 13-15 May 2026

Join leading experts to develop a deeper understanding of how human immune systems shape health and disease.

Topics will cover: human immune diversity, sex differences, immune variation + more.
📎 bit.ly/4rpfwpW
December 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Network in person with respiratory biology experts! #AIR2026

Excellent speakers will share research focusing on #genomics, host–pathogen interactions, and translational impact 🧬

➕ Hear from funders exploring the future of #RespiratoryResearch funding.

Register by 12 January👉🏼 bit.ly/46T6uJB
December 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Gain expert feedback on your AMR research at our global conference! 📈

Contribute towards the discussion on how #genomics, big data and emerging technologies are shaping AMR surveillance and management.

🗓️ 23-25 March 2026
Submit an abstract by 15 December 📩

📎bit.ly/3SWzJUm
#MicroSky #AMR2026
November 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Join us in 2026 to explore how #vaccines shape health beyond disease prevention 💉 #Vaccines26

🗓️Health Effects of Vaccines: From Genomics to Policy (11-13 May)

Discuss how immune, molecular, and genetic mechanisms underpin broader vaccine outcomes.

📎 bit.ly/4rbTDul

#MedSky #PublicHealth
November 24, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Abstract deadline now extended to Dec 1st. Lots of spots available for talks and posters.

Great speakers and session with funders to discuss the future of respiratory research funding @eventswcs.bsky.social @microbiologysociety.org @asthmaandlung.org.uk @cysticfibrosis.org.uk

Please share! 🫁
November 20, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Not had chance to submit your #AIR2026 abstract yet?

Good news, we've extended the deadline to 1 December 🎉

This meeting is an opportunity to gain feedback from leaders in immunology and microbiology.

Join our fabulous speaker lineup with your innovative ideas and insights!

📎 bit.ly/46T6uJB
November 18, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Join us for a new conference exploring #genomics for linking polygenic signals to mechanistic insights! #BiologyAtScale26

Participate in multidisciplinary discussions to bridge gaps between genetics, cell biology, and human health.

📅 29 June -1 July 2026
Info: bit.ly/4mYud02

#ComplexTraits 🧪
November 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Showcase your rare disease research at our #GRD26 anniversary conference 📈

Contribute towards a deeper understanding of the current and emerging trends shaping the future of rare disease genomics🔬🧬

🗓️ 27-29 April 2026
Submit an abstract by 16 February 📩

📎 bit.ly/48UIeZ2
#AcademicSky
November 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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🚨 Join us on 2-4th March 2026 for this fantastic UK-based #microbiome conference!

A stellar line-up of speakers, plus plenty of opportunities for selected talks and flash poster pitches.

🗓️ Abstract deadline: 24th November 2025 - don’t miss out!
Final call for #Microbiome26 abstracts!

Submit by 24 November ⏰

Showcase your microbiome research at our friendly and inclusive meeting, and gain feedback from global leaders 🦠 🧪

Join us for excellent speakers and to explore emerging talent in the field.

📎 bit.ly/4kttBOX
#MicrobiomeSky
November 13, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Final call for #Microbiome26 abstracts!

Submit by 24 November ⏰

Showcase your microbiome research at our friendly and inclusive meeting, and gain feedback from global leaders 🦠 🧪

Join us for excellent speakers and to explore emerging talent in the field.

📎 bit.ly/4kttBOX
#MicrobiomeSky
November 13, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Gain an understanding of how to use online data tools and resources for strengthening fungal genome analysis. #Fungal26

Fungal Pathogen Genomics will run virtually from 1-5 June 2026, UK time zone

Financial assistance is available 💰
📩 Deadline to apply: 16 March 2026
📎 bit.ly/4oucSxq

🖥️🧬🧫
November 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Build your research profile at a global conference on respiratory disease, biology and genomics! #AIR2026

Submit your abstract by 17 November ✍
🗓️ Dates: 11-13 February

We encourage insights that focus on genomics approaches, host–pathogen interactions, and translational impact.
➡️ bit.ly/46T6uJB
November 5, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Bursaries to support your participation at Genomics of Rare Disease 2026! 🔬🧬
#GRD26

Apply by 19 January to be considered for financial assistance 💰

🗓️ Dates: 27-29 April 2026

Register to join global peers in celebrating 20 years of groundbreaking rare disease research.

📎 bit.ly/48UIeZ2
November 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
We're delighted to announce the poster prize winner for our 2026 #Biodiversity25 conference🥇

Congratulations to Loveday Lewin, University Of Sussex for your work on: A comparative analysis of long-term effective population sizes across eukaryotes🌳👏

Join us to showcase your work: bit.ly/4nCc8Fl
October 31, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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In #Day5 of #CancerGenomeAnalysis Thailand 🇹🇭, Jia Wang from Cancer Research Malaysia 🇲🇾 is teaching participants how to perform mutational signature analysis, and also giving a talk on the Malaysian Breast Cancer cohort @eventswcs.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Last call for #GutMetagenomics26 applications🧬

Apply for our free Human Gut Microbiome Metagenomics training in Africa, by 3 November ⏰

🗓️12-17 April 2026 + post-course mentoring and #SciComms skills development for #PublicHealth.
📍 @kemriwellcome.bsky.social

Find out more 👉🏾 bit.ly/4n00owP
October 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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In Day 4 of #CancerGenomeAnalysis Thailand 🇹🇭, we learnt from Nivedita Mukherjee from NCBS Bangalore 🇮🇳 how to perform driver gene identification - students were hard at work doing coding exercises, and we met the Dean of International Affairs @KKU! @eventswcs.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 7:18 AM
🎉 Congratulations to our Understanding Life conference bursary winners! We’re proud to support this talented cohort of researchers.

🔍 Interested in future opportunities to join our conferences through bursary support? Explore more: https://bit.ly/3JpQNQR

#Biodiversity25 #ScientificConference
October 29, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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And we kick off the @connectingscience.bsky.social #CancerGenomeAnalysis course in beautiful Khon Kaen, Thailand 🇹🇭, with almost 30 participants from around Asia! Today we start with introductions, a discussion of cancer genomics in #Asia. Looking forward to it 🙌🏾
October 26, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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We start #Day3 of #CancerGenomeAnalysis Asia 🇹🇭 with a lecture by @erictdawson.bsky.social on how #mutation calling works and how to use the available tools. Bonus: we're all sporting new mustaches! @connectingscience.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 2:38 AM