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Genomic Futures

Thu 27 August 2020

Zoom - online

Ever wondered about a career in genomics and biodata?

Join us for a discussion with early career researchers, and scientists from the Wellcome Genome Campus. Tapoka Mkandawire, PhD student studying parasites and microbiome, Sanger Institute, Dr Piv Gopalasingam, Scientific Training Officer, EMBL’s European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI), Dr Virginie Uhlmann, Research Group Leader, EMBL-EBI, Menna Ghouraba, Advanced Research Assistant, Sanger Institute, in conversation with scientist, presenter and comedian Dr Alex Lathbridge about their career paths, their work and the contribution it will make to the future landscape of genomics and biodata.

Dr Alex Lathbridge is a scientist, comedian, and host of the award-winning podcast, 'Why Aren’t You A Doctor Yet?’, as well as the voice of BBC Radio 4’s podcast, ‘Scientifically…’.

This promises to be a fun event, and will be of particular interest if you are considering further education or a career in biology or bioinformatics.

Part of Wellcome Genome Campus' 'Genome Lates' programme: a season of public conversations celebrating the Human Genome Project anniversary.

Cost: free