

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Advanced Applications of Sequencing Technologies for Infectious Diseases
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 12:15 pm – Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Mini-symposium exploring new developments in sequencing approaches and their application for infection research.About this EventOne Health Genomics Edinburgh and Edinburgh Infectious Diseases are delighted to be co-hosting this event – Advanced Applications of Sequencing Technologies for Infectious Diseases (AASTID) – on Wednesday 11 March 2026.The aim is to connect colleagues across Edinburgh to share advances in sequencing technologies and the downstream genomic and genetic analyses for research in infectious diseases.The keynote presentations will be given by Professor Jonathan Edgeworth, Honorary Professor in Clinical Infectious Diseases and Consultant Microbiologist at Kings College London, and VP Medical Affairs at Oxford Nanopore Technologies, and by Professor Nick Loman, Director of the Institute of Microbiology and Infection at the University of Birmingham.About JonathanAbout NickEdinburgh speakersAnnita Chalka, Roslin InstituteJoshua Dibble, Institute of Genetics and CancerKyle Ewart, Roslin InstituteKatarina Gushanski, School of Biological SciencesSam Lycett, Roslin InstituteNat Ring, Roslin InstituteManu Shukla, School of Biological SciencesProgrammeA sandwich lunch will be available from 12.15 pm, and the first session will commence at 1 pm.The event will close with a networking-drinks reception. Further details about the programme will be available shortly.VenueThe event wil be held in the lecture theatre in the Institute of Genetics and Cancer at the Western General Hospital. Please note that parking is limited and travel by public transport is recommended.Building locationTravel informationAccessibilityUseful infoPlease note that the event is in-person only and will not be available online.A photographer will be present at the event - if you do not wish to be in any photos, please inform event staff at the registration desk.
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Edinburgh
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Institute of Genetics and Cancer, The University of Edinburgh
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- **full address**: Institute of Genetics and Cancer, The University of Edinburgh, Western General Hospital Campus, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 12:15 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Institute of Genetics and Cancer, The University of Edinburgh, Western General Hospital Campus, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
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- **Q**: What type of event is this?
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