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UCL’s First-Ever Personalised Medicine Conference

Personalised Medicine is revolutionising healthcare, driving transformative discoveries, and offering targeted treatments by leveraging patients’ genetic and clinical data to driving more effective therapies tailored to individual disease profiles, and  transforming patient outcomes/

We are thrilled to announce UCL’s first-ever Personalised Medicine Conference, our flagship academic event of the year! This conference is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the latest breakthroughs in personalised medicine, its transformative impact on healthcare, and future advancements in the field.

 

What to Expect:

◆ Expert-Led Talks – Hear from world-renowned professors and principal investigators about the most exciting developments in gene therapy, cancer research, and precision medicine.

◆ Precision Oncology Panel Discussion – Engage with expert consultant oncologists as they discuss the latest advancements, challenges, and future directions in cancer treatment.

◆ Networking & Career Insights – Connect with leading experts, fellow students, and professionals shaping the future of medicine.

◆ Certificates – All attendees will receive a certificate of participation.

◆ Food & Drinks – Enjoy complimentary lunch and refreshments during the networking session.

 

Event Schedule

9:00 AM – 9:20 AM | Registration

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Opening Talk: Dr. Mark Kristiansen "Genomic considerations for the 21st century: A personalised medicine perspective"

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Prof. Stephen Hart "Development of RNA based therapies delivered by nanoparticles for genetic diseases"

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Dr. Stephen John Sammut "Ending uncertainty: Predicting response to breast cancer treatment using tumour profiling and AI"

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch & Networking (Chadwick Building G07)

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Precision Oncology Panel Discussion

                                      Prof. Mathew Fitall

                                      Dr. Jayaram Aduradha

                                      Dr. Stephen John Sammut

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Prof. Sergi Castellano Hereza "Curing disease one cell at a time"

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Prof. Hannah Mitchison "Restoring the beat: Developments in personalised medicines for rare respiratory diseases"

 

Whether you're fascinated by advances in gene therapies for rare genetic disease, innovations in oncology, or the future of precision medicine, this conference promises an unforgettable day of inspiration, insights, networking, and opportunities.

 

Secure your spot now – limited spaces available!

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