Explicitly designed for trainees, our conference offers a safe and supportive environment to:
Practice Your Skills: Hone your abstract writing and poster design abilities in a low-pressure setting.
Network with Peers: Connect with other trainees and build professional relationships.
Learn from Experts: In the guest speaker sessions, you will gain insights from experienced professionals who will share their knowledge and expertise.
Prepare for Future Conferences: Develop the skills to attend larger conferences and present your work confidently.
Join us at the WMGL STP Conference and take a crucial step in your career development.
This year’s WMGL STP Conference spotlights the transformative power of long‑read sequencing. Dive into the technologies that are redefining our ability to characterise complex genomic regions, resolve structural variation, and enhance diagnostic precision across clinical services. Engage with emerging applications that are reshaping genomic medicine and expanding what is possible for patient care.
The programme also features a dedicated Professional Practice Workshop, focusing this year on auditing your digital footprint. This interactive session offers practical tools for evaluating your online presence, strengthening digital professionalism, and safeguarding patient confidentiality in an increasingly connected healthcare environment.
Date: 24 April 2026.
Location: Edgbaston Park Hotel - 53 Edgbaston Park Rd, Birmingham B15 2RS.
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Abstract Submission: Year 2 and 3 STPs are expected to submit abstract of their MSc Project.
For guidance on formating and submission deadline check our Abstraction Submission page.
WorkShop: Check our workshop page to see our pre-conference materials.