Accelarating Translation from Biodata to Impact

Major technology developments have catalysed an explosion of biodata alongside significant advances in Artificial Intelligence. How do we deliver on that potential to ensure maximum benefit for health and society – equitably?

This is a specialist and highly interactive masterclass to learn from peers and experts. It is  focused on how to accelerate the translation and transformation of multiomic data towards health benefits from predictive biology to precision medicine. It is also an ideal setting  to network with peers in this space, expand networks in the innovation and translational ecosystem for genomics and biodata in the UK, Europe and globally.

Target audiences – Who is this masterclass for:

If you are working as a business development manager, a technology transfer professional, investment analyst, innovation funder, or you are an entrepreneur or a researcher actively involved in translation and commercialisation; this course is for you. The workshop is designed for 40 participants to maximise discussions.

Through this workshop we aim to build a supportive network of professionals working on the translation and commercialisation of genomics and informatics.

• Scientific innovators exploring translation of new multi omics technologies 
• Aspiring and early stage scientific founders of techbio businesses
• Leaders and staff of accelerators and incubators supporting businesses in this space
• Clinical specialists seeking to enable genomics and biodata innovations within healthcare
• Technology transfer and commercialisation professionals requiring specialist additional knowledge in translation of multi omics 
• Investors in the techbio space
• Genomics and biodata scientists exploring career development possibilities
• Organisations seeking to develop more globally equitable strategies to exploit the promise of genomics and biodata sciences.

This is a residential course. Therefore, all delegates are requested to attend the meeting in person for the full duration to benefit fully from discussions and interactions with the speakers and other participants.

After attending this course, participants will be able to:

1. Plan development pathways for diverse data driven technologies.
2. Navigate the regulatory environment that frames the implementation of multi omics tools and diagnostics in the clinic.
3. Consider a variety of business models and partnerships around biodata and bioinformatics.
4. Recognise the opportunities arising from the application of AI to life sciences.
5. Adopt an equitable approach to biodata innovation that enables broad access and benefit.

In addition we’ll look into the future to explore the breadth of opportunities for new products and services, derived from biodata that could benefit human and wider planetary health.

The course will run from Wednesday, 12 of November to Friday, 14 November 2025.

The programme will include hands-on workshops, lectures and interactive discussions. 

Emmanuelle Astoul, Head of Translation at the Wellcome Sanger Institute

Joanna Mills, Head of Entrepreneurship at the Wellcome Sanger Institute

Adrian Ibrahim, Entrepreneur in Residence at the Wellcome Sanger Institute

Katherine Anastasi-Frankovics, Head of Innovation and Access at Wellcome

How to apply for this course

Please complete the online application form. In your application statement, please include:

1.   Justification for attendance (300 words max) 
   1. Explain why you are interested in this course and describe any relevant experience you have in innovation in genomics and biodata science, technology translation, commercialisation or investment in the tech bio space.
   2. Clearly outline how the skills and knowledge gained from this course will benefit your current work in enabling multi omics innovation, contribute to your department’s/organisation’s goals, or support your personal career development.
   3. Describe how you plan to apply or share the knowledge acquired from the course.

2.   To help us better understand your background, please share your LinkedIn profile as part of your application.. 

If you have any problems with the online application process, please contact  Andrea.Mazgaleva@Sanger.ac.uk.

Cost and financial assistance

The course fee will be requested once acceptance is confirmed.

*The fee includes all accommodation and meals. Participants are encouraged to stay onsite as networking and informal discussion are an important part of this training. If you do not require accommodation, please contact the event organiser.

We can offer registration bursaries (usually 50% of the registration fee) to those who would benefit from training but face financial barriers to attending events.

Bursary applications need to be completed in the online course application form before the deadline.

Please be prepared to:

• explain why you would benefit from funding
• answer questions about your research or work.

We will be in contact with the result of your application shortly after the deadline.

Accommodation
Booked accommodation is for the nights of 12th and 13th November.

If you wish to book campus accommodation either side of the event dates, please contact the Hinxton Hall Conference Centre directly.

Travel visas
Please check the UK government website for advice on whether you will need a visa or an electronic travel authorisation and how to obtain one: https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor.

Confirmed attendees requiring a letter to support a visa application should contact the event organiser.

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“The fact that [it] was a small group made the experience really enjoyable. There was a good time to interact with both keynotes and the members of the course. The course was really focused, relevant and really interactive. The opportunity for real case studies was great. Also, the diversity of the members’ background helped give different perspectives to each seminar.”

“The course was really interactive and had lots of time for discussions. I also liked the case studies.”

“All very practical tips provided and from real; life experience and current cases. To be able to receive all of that in one single event is quite remarkable.”