Pharmacogenomics and Medicines Optimisation Network of Excellence event

Event Description

We are delighted to invite you to the next NHS Pharmacogenomics and Medicines Optimisation Genomic Network of Excellence event, taking place in London on Wednesday 18 March 2026.

The event will open with a welcome from Professor Bill Newman, followed by an opening address from Professor Dame Sue Hill DBE FMedSci FRSB FRCP(Hon) FRCPath (Hon) FHCS (Hon), Chief Scientific Officer at NHS England.

A programme of presentations showcasing a range of pharmacogenomic initiatives will then run across the morning and afternoon sessions.

The outline itinerary for the event is shown below:

09:30-10:00

Registration

10:00-10:05

Welcome – Professor Bill Newman

10:05-10:20

Address from Professor Dame Sue Hill

10:20-11:00

PROGRESS research study

10:55-11:10

Patient and public engagement 

11:10-11:30

Health economics 

11:30-11:45

Cancer pharmacogenomics

11:45-12:00

PALOH-UK 

12:00-13:00

LUNCH

13:00-13:15

Clopidogrel pharmacogenomics implementation in stroke 

13:15-13:35

Competency framework and RPS launch 

13:35-13:45

Palliative care pharmacogenomics

13:45-13:55

OPUS care home project 

13:55-14:10

Update from CERSI-PGx 

14:10-14:25

15 min comfort break

14:25-15:45

Pharmacogenomic Network of Excellence V2.0 including Q&A 

15:45-16:00

Summary and close

Event Details

Event Date

18 March 2026

Cost

Free

Categories

  • Education and training
  • Research
  • Pharmacy

Event Links

Location

The Hallam Conference Centre, Cavendish Venues, 44 Hallam St, London W1W 6JJ.