Events for public
Public Genomics Café
13/11/2025
Xplore! Science Discovery Centre, Wrexham
Are you curious about how genomics is shaping healthcare, or personally affected by a rare or genetic condition?
Join us for one of November’s Public Genomics Cafés, an in-person event designed to be accessible, informative, and welcoming to all. It’s a great opportunity to find out more about the exciting work being carried out by patient organisations..
- Optimising Rare Disease Healthcare and Family Support; A Case Study – Jayne Hughes, CEO Amy and Friends
- Update on the new Genomics Delivery Plan for Wales – Genomics Partnership Wales
- Unique experiences: living with a rare chromosome or gene disorder – UNIQUE
There are limited spaces available, so make sure you book early. 🎟️ Reserve your place below
Public Genomics Café
19/11/2025
Institute of Life Science, Swansea University
Are you curious about how genomics is shaping healthcare, or personally affected by a rare or genetic condition?
Join us for one of November’s Public Genomics Cafés – an in-person event designed to be accessible, informative, and welcoming to all. It’s a great opportunity to find out more about genomics including research being carried out at Swansea University.
Programme:
- New Methods to Diagnose Rare Diseases: A Project Up-date – Professor William Griffiths, Swansea University
- Challenges and opportunities in rare disease research- Laura Morris & Imogen Bennett, Swansea University
- Exploring precision medicine and early detection of cancer with linked genomic and population health records – Dr Arron Lacey, Lecturer in Health Data Science at SAIL Databank, Swansea University
- Popham Kidney Support
There are limited spaces available, so make sure you book early. 🎟️ Reserve your place below
Save the Date – Genomics Showcase
23/04/2026
Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff
Next year, on 23 April 2026, we will be hosting our biggest Genomic Showcase yet at Cardiff City Stadium. This will be a fantastic opportunity for health professionals and the wider public to explore some of the cutting-edge genomic research taking place in Wales and, best of all, it’s completely free!
Stay tuned for more updates over the coming months. It’s an exciting time for genomics. If your interested, get in contact at walesgenepark@cardiff.ac.uk.
Events for researchers
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Events for Educators
Save the Date – Sixth Form Genetics and Genomics Conference
05/02/2026
Online
Last held in 2023 our Sixth Form Genetics and Genomics Conference is back with a bang.
The day of talks, on Thursday 5th February 2026, provide year 12 and 13 students a chance to hear about some of the cutting-edge genomic research happening across Wales. We will be hearing from researchers, clinicians and engagement professionals across Wales so join us for an amazing day of genomics.
This online session will feature multiple short talks throughout the day so you can drop-in and out as you wish, there is no requirement to attend the entire day. Alongside the talks there will be a chance to ask questions directly to the speakers.
More information and booking information are coming soon so keep your eyes peeled and make sure you’re following our social media channels. If your interested, get in contact at walesgenepark@cardiff.ac.uk.