Pathogen Genomics

Tracking and reducing the spread of pathogenic diseases

The Festival has a larger than ever focus on pathogen genomics with a theatre devoted to a day of pathogen genomics presentations and a roundtable on AMR. 

The Pathogen Genomics track features 8 wonderful speakers including David Aanensen and Susan Hopkins.

Among other things, this track will help you learn more about:

  • Tracking and reducing the spread of AMR pathogens
  • Understanding the transmission rates of pathogenic diseases 
  • Early infectious disease diagnosis using molecular methods

Don't forget to catch up with new and existing suppliers on the exhibition floor to help you source the best technology or services for your needs.

Featured Speakers

Rahul Batra

Deputy Director, Clinical Infection and Diagnostics Research

Guy’s and St Thomas Hospital

Susan Hopkins

Chief Medical Advisor

UKHSA

David Aanensen

Director of the Centre for Genomic Pathogen Surveillance

University of Oxford

Susanna Dunachie

Director of the NDM Centre for Global Health Research

University of Oxford

Ewan Harrison

Head of the Respiratory Virus and Microbiome Initiative

University of Oxford

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Related Theatres

If you’re interested in pathogen genomics there’s more pathogen genomics content happening in the theatres below

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