Uncovering Long-Term Patterns in Pathogen Evolution with Big Data and Ancient DNA

28 Jan 2026
Bacteria, Bugs & Big Data Stage
  • Applying large-scale genomic datasets to reveal how pathogens adapt, diversify, and persist over time. 
  • Integrating ancient DNA with modern sequencing to reconstruct evolutionary histories and transmission dynamics. 
Speakers
Lucy van Dorp
Lucy van Dorp, Principal Research Fellow - University College London