Edinburgh Next Generation of Genomics Symposium - ENGoGS25 We are delighted to announce the Edinburgh Next Generation of Genomics Symposium (ENGoGS25) will be held on 17th November, at the Playfair Library, Old College.We warmly invite early career researchers (from postgraduate students to junior PIs) working in any discipline of genomics or genetics to join us to network and showcase their latest research. Click the link below to secure your place before the deadline (5th November). Click here to register Programme09:30 Tim Aitman (IGC) – Introduction and Welcome09:35 Keynote Speaker – Susan Johnston (IEE) - Title TBC10:05 Session 1 (Chairs – Chrissy Rochus & Silvia Shen)Zachary Bloxham (IQB3) - Metagenomic Discovery and Genome Assembly of a Novel Hydrocarbon-Degrading Acinetobacter calcoaceticus strain for Oil BioremediationWenduo Qi (INCR) - Multi-omics reveal air pollution susceptibility in Alzheimer's disease mouse modelsLili Yu (Usher Institute) - The role of DNA methylation in the health associations with air pollution: a phenome-wide association and epigenetic Mendelian randomization study10:50 Coffee/tea break11:20 Session 2 (Chairs – Kirsten Harper & TBC)Emilien Krempf (IMPS) - UAV-driven phenotyping and genomic analysis to identify yield-Related Loci in tomato breedingChrissy Rochus (Roslin Institute) - Livestock genetic diversity in the UK: a systematic reviewRebekah White (INCR) - Tissue-specific proteomics to reveal novel age-linked protein changes in C. elegans 12:05 Career Panel Discussion – Exploring Careers in Genomics: From Research to Real-World ImpactDaniel McCartney (Lead Bioinformatician, BioXcelerate AI)Melissa Jungnickel (Business Development Executive, Edinburgh Innovations)Caeli Richardson (Consultant – Animal & Plant Breeding and Genetics, AbacusBio) 13:05 Lunch and Posters14:35 Session 3 (Chairs – Rongrong Zhao & TBC)Natalie Ring (RDSVS) - Can we predict it? A systematic comparison of tools for predicting antimicrobial resistance from nanopore sequence dataAlexis Ioannou (IGC) - Benchmarking tissue- and cell-type-of-origin deconvolution in cell-free transcriptomics”Davide Greco (IRR) - Same model, better performance: the impact of shuffling on DNA Language Models benchmarking15:20 Coffee/tea break15:50 Session 4 (Chairs – Melissa Eccles & TBC)Andrii Iakovliev (IGC) - Identifying putative drug targets via aggregated genetic effects on distal gene function”Mukesh Lalwani (INCR) - MiR-143 and miR-145 Are Essential for Heart Regeneration and Regulate the Myocardial Injury Response in ZebrafishRashi Krishna (IGC) - Identification of drug response biomarkers for leiomyosarcoma16:45 Keynote speaker – Athina Spiliopoulou (Usher Institute) - Title TBC17:15 TBC - Closing Remarks and prize presentation17:30 Drinks reception Careers Panel - Exploring Careers in Genomics: From Research to Real-World Impact This will feature professionals working across diverse areas of genomics, from human health and AI-driven bioinformatics to animal and plant breeding, business development, and innovation.Join us to hear first-hand insights from:• Daniel McCartney, Lead Bioinformatician, BioXcelerate AI• Melissa Jungnickel, Business Development Executive, Edinburgh Innovations• Caeli Richardson, Consultant – Animal & Plant Breeding and Genetics, AbacusBio• Plus more speakers to be confirmed!The panel will explore:• How genomics translates from research to practical impact across sectors• The skills and mindsets that enable successful interdisciplinary careers• Navigating opportunities across academia, industry, and beyondWhether you’re considering your next career step or curious about the breadth of genomics applications, this is a session not to miss. Oct 25 2025 09.30 - 17.30 Edinburgh Next Generation of Genomics Symposium - ENGoGS25 A symposium for early career researchers from all disciplines of genomics and genetics to connect and share their research Playfair Library, Old College Location of Playfair Library (external link) Click here to register
Edinburgh Next Generation of Genomics Symposium - ENGoGS25 We are delighted to announce the Edinburgh Next Generation of Genomics Symposium (ENGoGS25) will be held on 17th November, at the Playfair Library, Old College.We warmly invite early career researchers (from postgraduate students to junior PIs) working in any discipline of genomics or genetics to join us to network and showcase their latest research. Click the link below to secure your place before the deadline (5th November). Click here to register Programme09:30 Tim Aitman (IGC) – Introduction and Welcome09:35 Keynote Speaker – Susan Johnston (IEE) - Title TBC10:05 Session 1 (Chairs – Chrissy Rochus & Silvia Shen)Zachary Bloxham (IQB3) - Metagenomic Discovery and Genome Assembly of a Novel Hydrocarbon-Degrading Acinetobacter calcoaceticus strain for Oil BioremediationWenduo Qi (INCR) - Multi-omics reveal air pollution susceptibility in Alzheimer's disease mouse modelsLili Yu (Usher Institute) - The role of DNA methylation in the health associations with air pollution: a phenome-wide association and epigenetic Mendelian randomization study10:50 Coffee/tea break11:20 Session 2 (Chairs – Kirsten Harper & TBC)Emilien Krempf (IMPS) - UAV-driven phenotyping and genomic analysis to identify yield-Related Loci in tomato breedingChrissy Rochus (Roslin Institute) - Livestock genetic diversity in the UK: a systematic reviewRebekah White (INCR) - Tissue-specific proteomics to reveal novel age-linked protein changes in C. elegans 12:05 Career Panel Discussion – Exploring Careers in Genomics: From Research to Real-World ImpactDaniel McCartney (Lead Bioinformatician, BioXcelerate AI)Melissa Jungnickel (Business Development Executive, Edinburgh Innovations)Caeli Richardson (Consultant – Animal & Plant Breeding and Genetics, AbacusBio) 13:05 Lunch and Posters14:35 Session 3 (Chairs – Rongrong Zhao & TBC)Natalie Ring (RDSVS) - Can we predict it? A systematic comparison of tools for predicting antimicrobial resistance from nanopore sequence dataAlexis Ioannou (IGC) - Benchmarking tissue- and cell-type-of-origin deconvolution in cell-free transcriptomics”Davide Greco (IRR) - Same model, better performance: the impact of shuffling on DNA Language Models benchmarking15:20 Coffee/tea break15:50 Session 4 (Chairs – Melissa Eccles & TBC)Andrii Iakovliev (IGC) - Identifying putative drug targets via aggregated genetic effects on distal gene function”Mukesh Lalwani (INCR) - MiR-143 and miR-145 Are Essential for Heart Regeneration and Regulate the Myocardial Injury Response in ZebrafishRashi Krishna (IGC) - Identification of drug response biomarkers for leiomyosarcoma16:45 Keynote speaker – Athina Spiliopoulou (Usher Institute) - Title TBC17:15 TBC - Closing Remarks and prize presentation17:30 Drinks reception Careers Panel - Exploring Careers in Genomics: From Research to Real-World Impact This will feature professionals working across diverse areas of genomics, from human health and AI-driven bioinformatics to animal and plant breeding, business development, and innovation.Join us to hear first-hand insights from:• Daniel McCartney, Lead Bioinformatician, BioXcelerate AI• Melissa Jungnickel, Business Development Executive, Edinburgh Innovations• Caeli Richardson, Consultant – Animal & Plant Breeding and Genetics, AbacusBio• Plus more speakers to be confirmed!The panel will explore:• How genomics translates from research to practical impact across sectors• The skills and mindsets that enable successful interdisciplinary careers• Navigating opportunities across academia, industry, and beyondWhether you’re considering your next career step or curious about the breadth of genomics applications, this is a session not to miss. Oct 25 2025 09.30 - 17.30 Edinburgh Next Generation of Genomics Symposium - ENGoGS25 A symposium for early career researchers from all disciplines of genomics and genetics to connect and share their research Playfair Library, Old College Location of Playfair Library (external link) Click here to register
Oct 25 2025 09.30 - 17.30 Edinburgh Next Generation of Genomics Symposium - ENGoGS25 A symposium for early career researchers from all disciplines of genomics and genetics to connect and share their research
