Genomics Futures

The final episode of the #GenomicsFutures podcast focuses on how genomics can change patient care over the next 25 years. In the last 100 years, genetics and genomics have transformed our understanding of the human body. We have mapped thousands of genes and discovered the origins of around 80% of rare conditions, yet most insights have not translated into real patient benefit. In this episode, we...

The fifth episode of the #GenomicsFutures podcast focuses on the impact new technologies could have over the next 25 years, and what is needed to ensure everyone benefits from these. Science is evolving, with things such as AI and other new technologies that could radically reshape the research landscape. This episode dives deeper into what this might lead to, covering topics such as: Data as the...

The fourth episode of the #GenomicsFutures podcast series focuses on the future of environmental genomics! Genomics could transform how we protect life on Earth, but big challenges remain. This episode covers topics including: Genomics for climate resilience: Genomic information is seen as a critical catalyst for mitigating climate change impacts, particularly in developing resilient crops to ensu...

The third episode of the Genomics Futures podcast focuses on AI and synthetic genomics! In part two of this two-part episode, we explore how AI will play a key role in shaping the future of genomics. But progress depends on shared data, sustainable models, and local infrastructure, moving from one-size-fits-all medicine to population-level precision, with equity built in. Topics covered in part tw...

The third episode of the Genomics Futures podcast focuses on AI and synthetic genomics! The future of genomics is not just being read, it is also being written, and AI will play a key role. AI will design experiments, labs will automate discovery, and human tissues-in-a-dish will unlock real causality in disease. In this two-part episode, we talk about how this could look, with part one covering a...

The second episode of the Genomics Futures podcast focuses on microbial genomics! Genomics has revolutionised how we study disease and health - from global pathogens to the human microbiome. Yet major gaps remain. This episode covers a few key topics, including: Critiquing the "global" in global health: should we remove the word "global" from global health? To prioritises local research agency and...

In Episode 1, we introduce the Genomics Futures workshops, and discuss: Genomics as basic infrastructure: Envisioning a future where genomics is no longer a luxury but a foundational infrastructure, similar to electricity, that communities can control and use daily. Technological shifts and the impact on democratisation: Considering the influence of wearable devices and automated laboratories on t...