Wellcome Connecting Science Target Validation - In the Era of Genomics, Big Data, and AI (hybrid conference) Conference dates: 21-23 September 2026 Location: Hinxton Hall Conference Centre, Wellcome Genome Campus, UK and online. Bursary deadline: 22 June Abstract deadline: 13 July In-person registration deadline: 1 September Virtual registration deadline: 14 September

What's new in the era of genomics, big data, and AI?🧬

Share your insights at our Target Validation conference.
🗓️ 21–23 September | 📍 Wellcome Genome Campus, UK

Abstract deadline: 13 July 📩
Bursary support available!

👉 bit.ly/4aBLEiy
#TargetValidation #AIInDrugDiscovery #PrecisionMedicine

Free online course 'The Power of Patient Advocacy in Genomics' starting 18 May, hosted on FutureLearn with live, educator-monitored forums. Image shows a diverse group placing hands together in teamwork.

Our free Patient Advocacy in Genomics online course is back! 🖥️

Starting 18 May on FutureLearn with live, educator-monitored forums.
Build impactful advocacy skills, learn from world-class experts, and connect with a global community.

Enrol now 👇 bit.ly/45MR73Y
#PatientVoice #FLPatientPower

Scientists in lab coats and gloves conduct bacterial meningitis research. Text promotes a free training course in Bacterial Meningitis Diagnosis and Surveillance in Africa. Dates: 28 September - 2 October 2026 Location: Côte d'Ivoire 15 June application deadline

Learn genomics sequencing & analysis for bacterial meningitis in Africa 🌍

🗓️ 28 September - 2 October 2026
📍 Côte d’Ivoire, Africa
💰 Free training

Explore the impact of key approaches, through regionally relevant clinical scenarios.

Apply by 15 June

📎 Full details: bit.ly/4mwaZQQ
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Scalable Genomics and Pangenomics course at Wellcome Genome Campus, UK, Course dates:11–16 October 2026. Application deadline: 22 June. Image shows students working at computers in classroom.

🧬 Do you have an interest in k-mers and pangenomes?

Our expert-led #ScalableGenomics26 training is your key to learning how to design scalable genomics programmes, tailored to multi-genome and population studies.

🗓️ 11-16 October 2026
Apply by 22 June ➡️ bit.ly/4dcg8ur

Bursaries available

Wellcome Connecting Science Genomics of Brain Disorders, hybrid conference Dates: 16-18 September 2026 Location: Hinxton Hall Conference Centre, Wellcome Genome Campus, UK and online Bursary and abstract deadline: 7 July In-person registration deadline: 18 August Virtual registration deadline: 8 September

Present your research at Genomics of Brain Disorders! #GBD26

🗓️16-18 September
Abstract deadline: 7 July

Share insights on genomics methods, tools and technologies translating genetic discoveries into a deeper understanding of the genetic architecture of brain disorders.

📎 bit.ly/4q6NI7X
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⏰ Abstract deadline EXTENDED to 27 April!

AI is transforming biology and medicine — share your research at #AIxBio26, on Wellcome Genome Campus, UK, and gain valuable feedback from leading experts in the field🧠

🗓️ 8–10 June

📎 Find out more: bit.ly/3OzMULQ
#Biotech #MedicalAI #Abstracts 🧬🤖

🚨 Deadline extended to 20 April! More time to secure your spot.

Join #GenomeSurveilCourse26 at Trinity College Dublin | 22–26 June 2026
Hands-on training in bacterial genome analysis for disease surveillance & outbreak prevention 🧬

Apply now: bit.ly/40ZsjU6
#PublicHealth #Genomics #Epidemiology

Biology at Scale: From Variants to Cellular Programs and Functions Conference dates: 29 June–1 July 2026 Location: Wellcome Genome Campus UK and online. Abstract deadline: 20 April In-person registration deadline: 1 June Virtual registration deadline: 22 June

Don't forget to submit your abstract for #BiologyAtScale26!

We want to hear your insights on how multimodal biological frameworks can help bridge gaps across genetics, cell biology, and human health.

Submit an abstract by 20 April for a chance to present 🧬

📎 bit.ly/4mYud02
#ComplexTraits 🧪

Health Effects of Vaccines: From Genomics to Policy Conference dates: 11–13 May 2026 Location: Wellcome Genome Campus, UK and online. Registration deadlines listed below: Poster abstracts: 13 April In person: 13 April Virtual: 4 May

Last chance to secure an in-person spot at Health Effects of Vaccines 2026! #Vaccines26

Register & submit a poster abstract by 13 April

Explore the emerging data and approaches reshaping our understanding of the key mechanisms behind vaccine outcomes.

🗓️ 11-13 May
📎 bit.ly/4rbTDul
#MedSky 💉🧬

Bacterial Genomic Surveillance course (Hosted by Wellcome Connecting Science) Course dates: 22–26 June 2026 at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. Apply by 13 April Image shows two people working at computers.

Hands-on training in bacterial genome analysis applied to surveillance & outbreak prevention 🧬

#GenomeSurveilCourse26 at Trinity College Dublin
🗓️ 22-26 June 2026
Apply by 13 April ⏰

Learn:
✅Computational methods
✅Data visualisation tools for informing regional public health

📎 bit.ly/40ZsjU6

Virus Genomics, Evolution and Bioinformatics hybrid conference Conference dates: 11-13 November 2026 Location: Hinxton Hall Conference Centre, Wellcome Genome Campus, UK and online Bursary deadline: 17 August Abstract deadline: 14 September In person registration deadline: 12 October Virtual registration deadline: 2 November

Announcing Virus Genomics, Evolution and Bioinformatics 2026! #VGEB26

🗓️ 11-13 November

Discover how bioinformatics, AI and machine learning are shaping virus genomics and health
Orgs include: @pathogenomenick.bsky.social & @kategrabowski.bsky.social

📎 bit.ly/4d5pZ5w
@cvrinfo.bsky.social 🔬🦠

Human Immunology: Genes and Environment hybrid conference Conference dates: 13-15 May 2026 Location: Hinxton Hall, UK and online. Poster abstracts due 6 April Register for an in-person place by 13 April Register for a virtual place by 4 May

Join us in person at Human Immunology to exchange ideas on immune variation and innovative study methods! 🧬

Register by 13 April
Poster abstract deadline: 6 April ⏰

Explore #ImmunoGenetics approaches to address critical gaps in our understanding of human immune diversity.

📎 bit.ly/43QSMFw

🎉 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝗠𝗥 𝗯𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀!

Congratulations to these early-career researchers who participated at our #AMR2026 Conference. 👏

🔗 Explore funding opportunities: https://lnkd.in/ewznqv4Q

#AMR2026 #AntimicrobialResistance #Genomics #Bursaries

The poster prize winner and her colleagues, in front of a screen displaying upcoming Wellcome Connecting Science events on human immunology, genomics, and data sharing.

🎉 Poster Prize Winner!

Congrats to Tiffany Ta, from @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social for her poster: Using Natural Language Processing for Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance at #AMR2026

A great example of using data science to tackle global health challenges! 🏆

#AntimicrobialResistance

Wellcome Connecting Science AI x BIO, hybrid conference Conference dates: 8-10 June 2026 Location: Hinxton Hall Conference Centre, Wellcome Genome Campus, UK and online. Abstract deadline: 13 April In-person registration deadline: 11 May Virtual registration deadline: 1 June

Shape the future of AI in biology & medicine 🧬🤖

Abstract deadline for #AIxBio26 is 13 April
📆 8–10 June
Submit work on methodological breakthroughs, or translational insights driven by robust models and high-quality data.

📎 bit.ly/3OzMULQ

#AIinBiology #MachineLearning #Biotech #MedicalAI

Congratulations to David Carreno Yugueros, @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social , winner of the Poster Prize at our #SynBio2026 conference!

Poster: “Engineered Bacterial Biosensors Reveal Spatial Dynamics of Sialic Acid Availability in the Inflamed Gut.”

Great to see such exciting research.

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 global vaccine & genomics experts at Wellcome Genome Campus🧬

Health Effects of Vaccines 💉
🗓️ 11-13 May
⏰ Register by 13 April

Discover how vaccines impact health beyond disease prevention - from immunomodulatory effects to vaccine safety insights.

📎 bit.ly/4rbTDul
#MedSky #PublicHealth

Bacterial Genomic Surveillance course (Hosted by Wellcome Connecting Science) Course dates: 22–26 June 2026 at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. Apply by 13 April Image shows two people working at computers.

Hands-on training in bacterial genome analysis applied to surveillance & outbreak prevention 🧬

#GenomeSurveilCourse26 at Trinity College Dublin
🗓️ 22-26 June 2026
Apply by 13 April ⏰

Learn:
✅Computational methods
✅Data visualisation tools for informing regional public health

📎 bit.ly/40ZsjU6

🎉 Celebrating our Synthetic Biology conference bursary winners🧬 #SynBio26

Supporting early-career researchers to share their work, connect with the community, and help shape the future of synthetic biology.

Congratulations to the recipients🏆

#SyntheticBiology #EarlyCareerResearchers #PhDchat

Scalable Genomics and Pangenomics course at Wellcome Genome Campus, UK, Course dates:11–16 October 2026. Application deadline: 22 June. Image shows students working at computers in classroom.

Join our expert instructors to learn the latest techniques for designing scalable genomics programmes tailored to multi-genome and population studies 🧬

🗓️ Dates: 11-16 October 2026
🖥️ Develop expertise using k-mer approaches

Apply by 22 June
➡️ bit.ly/4dcg8ur

#ScalableGenomics26 #Genomics

Human Immunology - Genes and Environment hybrid conference Dates: 13-15 May 2026 Abstract deadline: 23 March

You now have until 23 March to submit your abstract for #HumanImmuno26

Share your research on genetic variation in autoimmune responses, T-cell mapping, or vaccine pathways.

🗓️ Conference: 13-15 May
Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/4rpfwpW

#HumanImmuno26 #ImmunoGenetics #Immunology #Research 🔬💉

Day 4 - part 2 AMR of Bacterial Pathogens - Africa course #AMRBactcourse on the sequencing practical with Nanopore led by @effkay88.bsky.social Huge thanks to the team from @nanoporetech.com South Africa @eventswcs.bsky.social @sangerinstitute.bsky.social

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.

Build your professional profile on a global stage for single cell researchers! 🧬

🗓️ 10-12 June
Submit an abstract for #SingleCell26 by 30 March 📩

This multidisciplinary meeting offers a fantastic platform to share diverse aspects of #SingleCell research.

📎 bit.ly/4pyTK21
#Spatial #Genomics

So you’ve launched your science podcast—now how do people find it?

In Episode 5, hear how Chistine Boinett, Ruth Nanjala, Niamah Callachand and Desmond Jumbam do that!

📹 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵/𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻: https://youtu.be/AfPp3Rw93ZU

#SciComm #AcademicSky

Day 3 of AMR of Bacterial Pathogens - Africa course at NICD Johannesburg. Split day into the lab for AMR disk testing, MICs and broth micro-dilution. On the computers and lectures on online and command line AMR tools, MLST and phylogeny. Busy day! @sangerinstitute.bsky.social @engagewcs.bsky.social

Thinking about starting a science podcast? 🎙️

Join our launch webinar for “So You Want to Start a Science Podcast?” and learn how to develop your idea, record your first episode, and build an audience.

📅 13 March at 14:00 GMT
🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/3OPjDx3

#SciComm #PodcastLaunch

Wellcome Connecting Science hybrid conference on Antimicrobial Resistance: Genomes, Big Data and Emerging Technologies Conference dates: March 23-25 2026 Location: Hinxton Hall Conference Centre, Wellcome Genome Campus, UK and online. Virtual registration deadline March 17.

Join us online to explore the latest global AMR genomics tools and research 🖥️

🗓️ 23-25 March 2026
⏰ Register by 17 March to secure a virtual spot

Discover how big data and emerging technologies are revolutionising AMR research and clinical practice.

📎bit.ly/3SWzJUm
#MicroSky #AMR2026 🦠

🎉 Congratulations to our Best Poster Award winners at #Microbiome26 Conference!
🥇 Juwairiyah Shazzad – University of Southampton

👏 Honourable mentions:
Linda Guantai – University of Southampton
Bridgette Galafa – City St George’s, University of London & King’s College London

#PosterPrize

Wellcome Connecting Science Genome Informatics, hybrid conference Conference dates: 2–4 December 2026 Location: Hinxton Hall Conference Centre, Wellcome Genome Campus, UK and online Bursary deadline: 7 September Abstract deadline: 5 October In person registration deadline: 2 November Virtual registration deadline: 24 November

Registration for our #GenomeInformatics26 conference opens soon! 🧬

🗓️ 2-4 December 2026
Bursary support available

Join us for a global showcase of the latest large-scale methods and AI-driven approaches that are advancing our understanding of genome structure and biology.

📎 bit.ly/4bexmoH

Can you launch a science podcast on a budget?

Episode 4 of “So You Want to Start a Science Podcast?” explores recording and production on a budget.

Hear from Karan Bhatta and Desmond Jumbam

📹 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵/𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻: https://youtu.be/UY9Qib62Srs

#SciComm #AcademicChatter