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Transforming global genomics infrastructure through hands-on training and sustainable communities
Strengthening genomics implementation and improving diversity in genetic studies, are interlinked priorities for the successful improvement of equitable global health. ...
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Strengthening AMR data and diagnostics in clinical settings in Africa and Asia
Developing and delivering training to support the Wellcome ACORN project
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Addressing the challenges facing women’s health
A video series exploring research barriers and opportunities, new technologies, and approaches for bridging gaps in women’s health
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Fostering scientific communities in Latin America to strengthen single cell genomics: more voices from the region
Part two: Championing improved research into diverse populations through regional training initiatives.
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Reasons to attend a Connecting Science conference to strengthen your career
Discover must-attend genomics events for 2025
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Fostering scientific communities in Latin America to strengthen single cell genomics practice
Championing careers through global learning and training initiatives
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We need to talk about Women's Health!
Closing the knowledge gaps across health and disease research and practice
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Why participation at a genomics conference is essential for building your scientific career!
Find research meetings to bolster your genome research
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Uniting against antimicrobial resistance in Africa: A collaborative effort to build capacity in genomic surveillance of AMR
A brand new symposium to expand expertise in genomics-based AMR surveillance
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Research and innovation for human health: How education underpins discovery science!
Why investing in your professional education matters
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Bolstering careers: a year in genomics learning and training
Accelerating discovery science | Building global communities of practice | Transforming careers
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Education and training with Wellcome Connecting Science to support your genomics career
Accelerating discovery science | Building global communities of practice | Transforming careers
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Building communities of practice: strengthening clinical microbiology across Africa
Hands-on training in the application of molecular approaches to infectious disease research
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Accelerate your genomics career with Wellcome Connecting Science in 2024
Our 2024 events programme is now live!
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From Vietnam to the USA biotech sector: a career journey focused on translating genetic findings into novel therapies
By Jane Murphy, Scientific Programme Officer, Wellcome Connecting Science
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Genomics research: building communities of practice in Africa
Directing training resources to broaden health impacts
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Funding to support scientists and health professionals with caring responsibilities
How can a Wellcome Connecting Science carer's grant support you?
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Join a global community building capacity in pathogen genomics and bioinformatics!
Access COG-Train massive open online courses (MOOCs) training resources on GitHub
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Single Cells, sequencing and samba in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Single cell biology training for scientists based in Latin America
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Exploring variant effects to advance precision medicine with Wellcome Connecting Science
A synopsis by Dr Sounak Sahu
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Building an atlas of gene variants to understand health and disease
Mutational scanning technologies are revolutionising the way we understand human genetic variation. A symposium in July brought together researchers from ...
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A transformative journey in global training online in a post-pandemic world
COG-Train: supporting researchers and healthcare professional develop skills in pathogen genomics and bioinformatics
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Building pathogen genomics capacity around the globe
Connecting people and expertise across regions
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Genomic medicine in Latin America: supporting a complex road
The challenge of delivering human genome sequencing programmes in Mexico
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Empowering researchers to be engaged in science policymaking
Improving the uptake of research into UK policy!
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Fostering sustainable networks and developing career pathways through accessible learning and training
Building genomics capacity in under-represented countries!
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Strengthening bioinformatics skills across the world for SARS-CoV-2 genomic analysis
Essential genomics training to prepare for the next global outbreak!
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Financial support to access our career development opportunities in genomics
Wellcome Connecting Science bursaries! What do they mean for you?
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Two students, a paediatrician and a research fellow walk into a conference…
We spoke to some of the delegates who attended our recent Genomic Imprinting: from Biology to Disease conference, about their ...
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Supporting and increasing the visibility of women in science – lessons from conferences
International women’s day in March provides good time to reflect on women in science, and in genomics in particular, ...
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Reconnecting global research communities through face-to-face learning and networking
Wellcome Connecting Science resumes in-person training outside the UK
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Re-establishing a face-to-face forum for the rare disease research community
Where biological insight meets technological innovation!
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Transforming research and careers in microbial genomic epidemiology
Reconnecting the community at Applied Bioinformatics and Public Health Microbiology 2023
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The power of synthetic-based technologies to improve global human health
Recent scientific breakthroughs shaping future health
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Implementing whole genome sequencing in paediatric oncology practice across the UK
Improving access to genome diagnostics for paediatric cancers
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Genome Informatics in the 21st Century
Helder Nakaya, Associate Professor at the University of São Paulo, shares his thoughts on the future of informatics, and his ...
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Reaching beyond CRISPR for pivotal career development
Dr Sunay Usluer shares how the CRISPR and beyond meeting series continues to inspire new thinking and facilitate valuable relationships.
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Expanding pathogen genomics expertise across the UK
A new train-the-trainer course for clinical, public health and research scientists
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SAGESA: a training and research network to develop capacity for genomic surveillance of AMR
Nurturing valuable sub-regional collaborations
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Epic epigenomics: where is it taking us?
Technological developments driving disease research forward
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What’s new in the Microbiome?
Counting down to 'Microbiome Interactions in Health and Disease 2022'
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Capacity development in data science and pathogen genomics
Learning best practice methods to teach genomics
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Understanding biology at the single cell resolution
What we learned at the 2022 Single Cell Biology conference
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Your Digital Mentor Podcast – a free platform for mentorship and career development support
Connecting a global life science community - reaching over 10,000 listeners, from across 108 countries
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Successes (and challenges!) of scientific conferencing in a brand new format
Amanda Fletcher, Conference and Events Organiser
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Genetic counselling and the communication of genetics in medicine
Video resources from the 2021 World Congress on Genetic Counselling
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A conversation about cancer training and the impact on careers
The benefits of attending a dedicated course on the evolutionary and ecological aspects of cancer!
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Shaping the future of equitable conferencing
Research conferences have a huge impact on career development. But do all researchers in the UK have equitable access? We ...
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Antimicrobial Resistance: Where are we in the global challenge?
A discussion with the Antimicrobial Resistance Genomes, Big Data and Emerging Technologies scientific committee
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First-of-its-Kind Global COVID-19 Genomics Training Programme Launched
A new training collaboration between Wellcome Connecting Science (WCS) and the COVID-19 Genomics UK (COG-UK) consortium
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The Challenges in the field of Evolutionary Systems Biology
Applying systems and mechanistic approaches to understand evolution
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The return of Your Digital Mentor Podcast
Join us for season 2 and gain the knowledge to sharpen your professional skills
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Working with Wellcome Connecting Science to develop online courses
Making high-quality learning accessible for everyone
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COG-UK and Wellcome Connecting Science receive funding from Wellcome and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office for a global training programme in SARS-CoV-2 genomics
Supporting the global scientific and public health community in SARS-COV-2 genome sequencing.
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Training Healthcare Workers During a Pandemic
The importance of flexible online training solutions for clinical practitioners
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Scaled Up Training Collaboration Brings Vital Genomics Skills To African Researchers
Large-scale bioinformatics training will further equip scientists with skills to help tackle major health problems such as Covid-19
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Nursing, Genomics and Healthcare
How will genomics benefit my patients? What nurses and health professionals need to know!
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Wellcome Connecting Science brand refresh
You might have noticed that something about Connecting Science looks a little different… here’s why!
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Boost for data science training for researchers and healthcare professionals working in pathogen genomics
A Wellcome Connecting Science collaboration with the Centre for Genomic Pathogen Surveillance receives a UK Research and Innovation grant to ...
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Reverse mentoring: Promoting diversity and positive culture change
Alice Matimba and Martin Dougherty reflect on their experiences of reverse mentoring
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First-Of-Its-Kind Course Launched to Help GPs Understand Genomics in Everyday Practice
The only course targeted specifically towards teaching those in Primary Care the fundamentals of genomics testing
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Mentorship is essential to everyone’s career progression
By Christine Boinett, Alice Matimba, Isabela Malta, Emmanuela Oppong and Catherine Holmes from Your Digital Mentor Podcast.
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Your Digital Mentor Podcast Mid-Season Update
Inspiring Mentoring and Research Culture Globally. By Isabela Malta
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A conversation about empowering the youth with ‘Your Digital Mentor Podcast’
By Isabela Malta and Emmanuela Oppong
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“Standing on the shoulders of giants”: New podcast to provide access to digital mentoring and career development tips for early career researchers
Wellcome Genome Campus Advanced Courses and Scientific Conferences helps to deliver a free global podcast series on mentorship
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CRISPR and Beyond: new technologies to shape basic science and genomic medicine for the future.
Read more about CRISPR technologies, and the networking and collaboration opportunities available at the virtual CRISPR and Beyond 2020 conference
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Celebrating 20 Years of Genome Informatics
Reflections with Ewan Birney - how far have we come in 20 years?
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Online Courses from Advanced Courses and Scientific Conferences
Learn new skills in genomics, pursue your biomedical interests, or advance your career in healthcare with our free online courses.
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An Antimicrobial Resistance Toolkit from Advanced Courses and Scientific Conferences
Digital AMR resources to support scientists, researchers and healthcare workers
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Tackling the Global Problem of Antimicrobial Resistance through Professional Online Development
What's antimicrobial resistance and how can we detect it? Explore the clinical relevance of AMR and the methods used ...
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Championing Inclusion and Diversity at Biomedical Research Meetings
How can conferences encourage a supportive research culture where all can thrive?
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Genomic surveillance of antimicrobial resistance
New train-the-trainer course aims to improve global capacity and skills in low- and middle income-countries
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Building valuable connections with the scientific world
Why partner your business with a scientific conference?
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The importance of diversity in the world of personalised genomics
Personalised medicine is hailed as the future of healthcare, promising to influence patient lifestyle choices, raise disease prevention standards, enable ...
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Free online course to help nurses with genetic counselling in the new genomic era
The online course starts on Monday 17th June 2019 and is open for enrolment from today (4th June 2019).
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Strengthening capacity for drug discovery research in Africa
Course gives comprehensive overview of the drug discovery process with special focus on international and inter-disciplinary collaboration.
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Translating The Genomics Revolution For Patient Benefit
Commercialising Genomic Research – 2018 workshop summary and new LinkedIn group
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Advanced Courses and Scientific Conferences in partnership with FutureLearn launch a third online course – Bacterial Genomes: Accessing and Analysing Microbial Genome Data
Introducing Artemis - Bridging the gap between sequenced data and biological understanding
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30 Years of Genomics Teaching
September 2018 marks the 30th anniversary of the Wellcome Genome Campus Advanced Courses and Scientific Conferences programme.
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Increasing global impact by tailoring training needs
Overseas Courses have long been a key part of the learning and training activities delivered by ACSC.
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Blood, sweat and success: Implementing a gender balance policy
Dr Treasa Creavin shares her perspective on developing and applying a gender balance policy for Advanced Courses and Scientific Conferences.
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New online course introduces bioinformatics to address skills-gap
Free online course - Bacterial Genomes: From DNA to protein function using bioinformatics - starts 11 June.
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Thirty years of Advanced Courses and Scientific Conferences: Accelerating research and diagnostics through sharing knowledge in genomics
ACSC started out in 1988 with 12 participants. Since then we have held 374 courses and 259 conferences!
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New online course in genetics of disease-causing bacteria launched for health professionals and biologists worldwide
This 3-week introduction to pathogen genomics, will be the first online course offered by wellcome Genome Campus Advanced Courses and ...
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