Wednesday 27 January 2027 | 13:05 - 14:05 | Workshop Room

Step into the world of clinical genomics and discover the vital role clinical scientists play in modern healthcare

This hands-on workshop will give you a realistic taste of life in a genomics laboratory, where clinical scientists help deliver diagnostic testing and interpret genomic data to support patient care.

You’ll see first-hand how laboratory work translates into real-world medical decisions and patient outcomes.

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Workshop Leaders

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Nicholas Hickson

Scientific Education and Training Lead
South East Genomic Laboratory Hub / Synnovis
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Layla Afkhami

 Scientific Training Officer (Practice Educator)
Synnovis, Guy's Hospital 

Why Attend

What you'll experience

  • Try out real tasks used in diagnostic testing, such as sample handling, data review and quality control.

  • Learn how clinical scientists analyse and interpret genetic data to inform patient diagnoses.

  • Understand pathways from laboratory testing to clinical decision-making.

  • Gain an insight into the teamwork and collaboration required in a clinical genomics environment.

Who should attend

  • Students considering a career in genomics or laboratory medicine.

  • Early-career researchers interested in clinical applications of genomics.

  • Anyone curious about the day-to-day work of clinical scientists in healthcare.

Workshop format

  • Overview of clinical genomics and the role of clinical scientists.

  • Practical exercises simulating diagnostic workflows, including sample preparation, data review and reporting.

  • Discussion about the career pathway and being a clinical scientist.

  • Q&A session.

**Please register your interest in being considered for a workshop place when completing your Festival ticket registration.**