BDI/CHG Genomics Seminar Series

(Gen)omics Research at Oxford!

Delve into the world of (gen)omics research in our ongoing seminar series at the Big Data Institute. Learn about the latest exciting advancements in genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and more, as experts share their insights and discoveries in this dynamic field.

Connect with fellow researchers, forge collaborations, and stay updated on the evolving landscape of biological data. Engage with leading scholars and pioneers in (gen)omics research. There’s also coffee and pastries!
Type: Seminar Series
Series organisers: Duncan Palmer (University of Oxford), Nicola Whiffin (University of Oxford)
Timing: 9:30 - 10:30
Organising department: Big Data Institute (NDPH)

Talks:

Tuesday 28 May 2024 (6th Week, Trinity Term)

Towards understanding cell types relevant for psychiatric disorders
Date: 28 May 2024, 9:30 - 10:30 (Tuesday, 6th week, Trinity 2024)
Speaker : Prof Naomi Wray (University of Oxford)
Venue: Big Data Institute, Old Road Campus OX3 7LF
Venue Details: Seminar room 1
Organisers: Nicola Whiffin (University of Oxford), Duncan Palmer (University of Oxford)
Hosts: TBA

Tuesday 11 June 2024 (8th Week, Trinity Term)

Title TBC
Status: This talk is in preparation - details may change
Date: 11 June 2024, 9:30 - 10:30 (Tuesday, 8th week, Trinity 2024)
Speaker : Associate Professor Jemma Hopewell (University of Oxford)
Venue: Big Data Institute, Old Road Campus OX3 7LF
Venue Details: Seminar Room 1
Organisers: Nicola Whiffin (University of Oxford), Duncan Palmer (University of Oxford)
Hosts: TBA

Tuesday 18 June 2024 (9th Week, Trinity Term)

Genes & Health: a British Bangladeshi and Pakistani cohort for your research
Date: 18 June 2024, 9:30 - 10:30 (Tuesday, 9th week, Trinity 2024)
Speaker : Prof David A van Heel (Queen Mary University of London)
Venue: Big Data Institute, Old Road Campus OX3 7LF
Venue Details: Seminar Room 0
Organisers: Nicola Whiffin (University of Oxford), Duncan Palmer (University of Oxford)
Hosts: TBA

Wednesday 26 June 2024 (10th Week, Trinity Term)

Large biobanks for genetic studies of psychiatric traits: Finding risk variants and learning from them
Status: This talk is in preparation - details may change
Date: 26 June 2024, 11:30 - 12:30 (Wednesday, 10th week, Trinity 2024)
Speaker : Prof Joel Gelernter (Yale School of Medicine)
Venue: Big Data Institute, Old Road Campus OX3 7LF
Venue Details: Seminar room 0
Organisers: Nicola Whiffin (University of Oxford), Duncan Palmer (University of Oxford)
Host: Dr Anya Topiwala (University of Oxford)

Thursday 11 July 2024 (12th Week, Trinity Term)

Follow up of breast cancer GWAS through drug repositioning and CRISPR screens
Status: This talk is in preparation - details may change
Date: 11 July 2024, 9:30 - 10:30 (Thursday, 12th week, Trinity 2024)
Speaker : Prof Georgia Chenevix-Trench (QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute)
Venue: Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics, Headington OX3 7BN
Venue Details: Seminar room B
Organisers: Nicola Whiffin (University of Oxford), Duncan Palmer (University of Oxford)
Host: Prof Naomi Wray (University of Oxford)

Editors: Duncan Palmer, Nicola Whiffin, Sumeeta Maheshwari