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Wellcome Connecting Science Synthetic Biology for Health and Sustainability conference Conference dates: 11-13 March 2026 Highlights include our keynote lectures as follows Talk title: "Combining protein engineering and synthetic biology to develop a therapeutic bacteria to treat lung diseases" by Luis Serrano, Centre for Genomic Regulation, Spain Talk title: "Towards sustainable, bio-sourced polymers" by Kristala Prather, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA

Secure your in-person place at Synthetic Biology 2026! #SynBio26

Register by 9 February ⏰

Hear #SynBio research from globally leading scientists. Don’t miss our “Meet the Editors” session—your chance to get insights on the publication and peer-review process.

📎 bit.ly/43nlbBW
#ALife ⚙️🧫

Secure your in-person spot at #Microbiome26 by February 2nd ⏰

Discover how new #genomics tools are revolutionising our understanding of human and animal microbiomes—from early development to women’s health 🦠🧪

Join us for expert insights and valuable networking.

📎 bit.ly/4kttBOX
#MicrobiomeSky

Wellcome Connecting Science Single Cell Biology hybrid conference Conference dates: 10-12 June 2026 Location: Hinxton Hall Conference Centre, Wellcome Genome Campus, UK and online. Bursary deadline: 16 March 2026 Abstract deadline: 30 March 2026 In person registration deadline: 11 May 2026 Virtual registration deadline: 1 June 2026 Image of a conference delegate presenting a scientific poster.

Registration for Single Cell Biology 2026 is now open! #SingleCell26

Join us as we explore new single cell research insights and discoveries beyond the traditional model organisms🧬

🗓️ 10-12 June
📍 Wellcome Genome Campus, UK
Bursaries available

📎 bit.ly/4pyTK21
#SingleCell #Spatial #Genomics

Wellcome Connecting Science Synthetic Biology for Health and Sustainability conference Conference dates: 11-13 March 2026 Highlights include our keynote lectures as follows Talk title: "Combining protein engineering and synthetic biology to develop a therapeutic bacteria to treat lung diseases" by Luis Serrano, Centre for Genomic Regulation, Spain Talk title: "Towards sustainable, bio-sourced polymers" by Kristala Prather, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA

Secure your in-person place at Synthetic Biology 2026! #SynBio26

Register by 9 February ⏰

Hear #SynBio research from globally leading scientists. Don’t miss our “Meet the Editors” session—your chance to get insider insights on the publication and peer-review process.

📎 bit.ly/43nlbBW
#ALife ⚙️🧫

Genome Sequence Analysis course by Wellcome Connecting Science and sponsored by Google DeepMind Course dates: 17-22 May 2026 Location: Multi-classrooms across Asia. Application deadline 2 March. Photo of student in classroom using laptop.

Learn to analyse sequencing data to address a wide range of biological questions 🧬 #GenomeAnalysis26

Hands-on #bioinformatics training, sponsored by Google DeepMind.
🗓️Dates: 17-22 May 2026
📍 Multi-classrooms across Asia 🌏

Apply by 2 March
📎 bit.ly/49KYJWo

🖥️ 🧪 @astar-gis.bsky.social

Wellcome Connecting Science learning and training Help shape our programme offer Take our 15 minutes survey, and share your views on our events, courses and conferences.

Share your thoughts on what you want from our future genomics training & events 📢

We are inviting you to share your views on our programme offer,
and how best we can support your genomics career.

Anyone can take part via the link below ⤵️
survey.rigourresearch.co.uk/wix/7/p71781...

The abstract deadline for Mutations in Time and Space 2026 closes in 3 weeks time. Sign up here: coursesandconferences.wellcomeconnectingscience.org/event/mutati...

As well as thrilling science, the programme includes dinner at the beautiful King's College in Cambridge.

@eventswcs.bsky.social

Human Immunology: Genes and Environment Wellcome Connecting Science hybrid conference Conference dates: 13-15 May 2026 Location: Wellcome Genome Campus, UK and online. Bursary deadline: 16 February Abstract deadline: 9 March In person deadline: 13 April Virtual deadline: 4 May

Register for #HumanImmuno26: Genes & Environment!

🗓️ 13-15 May 2026

Join researchers in #immunology, genetics, functional genomics, and physiology to exchange knowledge and explore solutions to key gaps in understanding human immune diversity.

📎 bit.ly/4rpfwpW
#ImmunoGenetics #ImmunoSky 🧪💉

Last call for #AIR2026 in-person registrations! ⏰

If you missed the recent deadline, you now have more time 😌
Register by 19 January: bit.ly/46T6uJB

Join #immunology and #microbiology experts exploring the frontiers of respiratory infection, host–microbiome interactions, and immune dynamics 🧪🧬

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

January 2026 is the time to set yourself new goals to get your synthetic biology research noticed.

Submit your #SynBio26 abstract by 11 January ⏰

Present insights on how engineering biology is shaping data-driven solutions for health and the environment⚙️

📎 bit.ly/43nlbBW
#ALife #SynBio26 ⚙️🧫

Join us in 2026 at the Wellcome Genome Campus – where careers launch and genomics breakthrough are born 🧬
We’ve built focused, friendly environments that connect global scientists and spark meaningful collaborations.

Find out more: bit.ly/4rYPbj0

#Lifesciences #ScientificConferences #PhDchat

Scientists in blue lab coats and gloves using pipettes to transfer liquid samples in a laboratory setting, focusing on teamwork and precision.

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

Wellcome Connecting Science Single Cell Biology hybrid conference Conference dates: 10-12 June 2026 Location: Hinxton Hall Conference Centre, Wellcome Genome Campus, UK and online. Bursary deadline: 16 March 2026 Abstract deadline: 30 March 2026 In person registration deadline: 11 May 2026 Virtual registration deadline: 1 June 2026 Image of a conference delegate presenting a scientific poster.

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

Course participant seated at computer in classroom setting. Text reads: Virtual course on Fungal Pathogen Genomics, Dates: 1-5 June 2026 The application deadline is 16 March 2026 Hosted by Wellcome Connecting Science.

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

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 ⚙️🧫

Scientists in blue lab coats and gloves use pipettes to transfer liquid samples in a laboratory, focusing on precision and teamwork.

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

Human Immunology: Genes and Environment Wellcome Connecting Science hybrid conference Conference dates: 13-15 May 2026 Location: Wellcome Genome Campus, UK and online. Bursary deadline: 16 February Abstract deadline: 9 March In person deadline: 13 April Virtual deadline: 4 May

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

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

Quote from Sylvain Brisse, Institut Pasteur, France, about the value of the Antimicrobial Resistance conference: " The conference is quite a unique forum where researchers in genomics can interact with other actors of the AMR crisis including economists, social science specialists or diagnostic developers, and where the situation and challenges of the LIMCs are well represented. Abstract deadline 15 December 2025 Wellcome Connecting Science

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

Wellcome Connecting Science hybrid conference Health Effects of Vaccines: From Genomics to Policy Dates: 11–13 May 2026 Location: Hinxton Hall Conference Centre, UK and online. Bursary deadline: 2 February Abstract deadline: 2 March In person registration deadline: 13 April Virtual deadline: 4 May

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

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! 🫁

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

Announcement for the Wellcome Connecting Science, hybrid conference 'Biology at Scale: From Variants to Cellular Programs and Functions' Conference dates: 29 June–1 July 2026 Location: Hinxton Hall Conference Centre, UK, and online.

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 🧪

Join us for the 20 year anniversary of our Genomics of Rare Disease conference. Dates: 27-29 April 2026 Location: Hinxton Hall Conference Centre, UK and online Bursary deadline: 19 January 2026 Abstract deadline: 16 February 2026 In-person registration deadline: 30 March 2026 Virtual registration deadline: 20 April 2026

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

🚨 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

Course participant seated at computer in classroom setting. Text reads: Virtual course on Fungal Pathogen Genomics, Dates: 1-5 June 2026 The application deadline is 16 March 2026 Hosted by Wellcome Connecting Science.

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

🖥️🧬🧫

AIR: Genomic and Systems Approaches to Respiratory Infection, Microbiomes and Immunity Dates: 11-13 February 2026 Location: Hinxton Hall Conference Centre, UK, and online, Bursary application deadline: 3 November 2025 Abstract submission deadline: 17 November 2025 In-person registration deadline: 12 January 2026

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