Workshop: Virtual Lab Taster

Thursday 29 January 2026 | 14:20 - 15:40 | Genome Dome (drop in session) 

Step Inside a Clinical Lab – Virtually! 

Step into the Genome Dome and put on a VR headset to experience life as a clinical scientist.

Explore the lab, interact with equipment and get a 360° view of a real diagnostic environment.

This is a truly immersive experience!

Perfect for curious minds thinking about a future in clinical science. This is a drop in session, so just come along to the Genome Dome.

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Workshop Leaders

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Speaker profile image for Layla Afkhami

Layla Afkhami

 Scientific Training Officer (Practice Educator)
 Synnovis, Guy’s Hospital 
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Nick Hickson

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

Why Attend

What to expect

  • Explore a life-like lab environment where you can interact with tools, equipment and workflows used in modern clinical science.

  • Get a feel for your future career path with a hands-on, 360° experience designed for anyone curious about working in genomics and healthcare.

Who should attend

  • Undergraduate, Masters and PhD Students.

  • Early Career Researchers.

  • Tech-lovers who want to see VR in the career development setting. 

Workshop format

  • In this informal, drop-in experience, participants use a VR headset to step inside a fully immersive virtual clinical lab.

  • No booking or experience required - come in and try it out!