Xiaohongshu
- Hosted by Genetics Society
UCL Genetics Society is excited to welcome you to another academic talk this year! 🎉
👨🔬 Speaker: Dr. Harry Leitch, Associate Professor and Honorary Consultant at the UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health
📅 Date: Thursday 19 November 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
📍 Location: G02 Watson Lecture Theatre, Medawar Building
How do our cells develop and specialise into different cell types? What determines their identity, and how can understanding these processes help us uncover the genetic basis of human development and disease?
For this event, we are delighted to welcome Dr Harry Leitch, Associate Professor and Honorary Consultant in Clinical Genetics and Genomic Medicine at the UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, who will introduce us to his research in developmental genetics and stem cell biology! 🧬
Dr Leitch's research explores how cells develop, how their identities are regulated, and the genetic and epigenetic mechanisms involved in early development. His work also investigates how disruptions to these processes can contribute to human diseases, using stem cell models and genetic approaches to better understand human biology.
Through this talk, we will gain insights into his research, the scientific questions driving his work, and how advances in genetics and stem cell biology are expanding our understanding of human development and disease.
The event will involve a talk on his research, followed by a Q&A session, giving you the opportunity to ask questions about developmental genetics, stem cell biology, and life in academic and clinical research!
There will also be an opportunity to meet other students interested in genetics and connect with the Genetics Society! 🧬✨
What you can get from the event
🧬 An introduction to developmental genetics and the biological mechanisms that shape human development
🔬 Insights into stem cell biology and how researchers investigate cell identity and differentiation
🧠 A glimpse into how genetic research can improve our understanding of human health and disease
💬 The opportunity to ask questions directly to a researcher working in developmental and clinical genetics
👋 A chance to meet other students interested in genetics, developmental biology, and biomedical research
This event is designed to be beginner-friendly and accessible, so no prior knowledge of developmental genetics or stem cell biology is required. Whether you study genetics, neuroscience, biomedical sciences, biology, medicine, or are simply curious about how our understanding of genetics is advancing biomedical research, you are very welcome to come along!
Come join us for an exciting exploration of developmental genetics, stem cell biology, and the fascinating research shaping our understanding of human development! 🧬✨