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eventWellcome Connecting ScienceJune 10, 2026

Genomics of Brain Disorders (5th Conference)

A hybrid conference at Wellcome Genome Campus, Hinxton, 16–18 September 2026, bringing together scientists and clinicians studying psychiatric, neurodegenerative, and neurodevelopmental disorders through the lens of genomics. Sessions cover genetic variation, multi-omic approaches, patient stratification, and therapeutic target development. Bursary and abstract deadline is 7 July 2026; virtual registration closes 8 September 2026.

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Genomics of Brain Disorders – 5th Conference

Dates: 16–18 September 2026

Location: Wellcome Genome Campus, Hinxton, UK (hybrid)

Explores how genetic variation shapes brain function and disease, integrating perspectives across psychiatric, neurodegenerative, and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Key Topics:

  • Genes in context: when and where genetic risk acts
  • The healthy brain: a genomic reference map
  • From association to mechanism
  • New tools to decode brain disorders
  • Genomics-driven patient stratification

Deadlines: Bursary & abstract: 7 July 2026 | In-person registration: 18 August 2026 | Virtual registration: 8 September 2026

Costs: Students in-person £410 | Academic £515 | Commercial £620 | LMIC virtual Free