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:
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09:30-10:00 |
Registration |
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10:00-10:05 |
Welcome – Professor Bill Newman |
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10:05-10:20 |
Address from Professor Dame Sue Hill |
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10:20-11:00 |
PROGRESS research study |
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10:55-11:10 |
Patient and public engagement |
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11:10-11:30 |
Health economics |
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11:30-11:45 |
Cancer pharmacogenomics |
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11:45-12:00 |
PALOH-UK |
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12:00-13:00 |
LUNCH |
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13:00-13:15 |
Clopidogrel pharmacogenomics implementation in stroke |
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13:15-13:35 |
Competency framework and RPS launch |
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13:35-13:45 |
Palliative care pharmacogenomics |
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13:45-13:55 |
OPUS care home project |
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13:55-14:10 |
Update from CERSI-PGx |
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14:10-14:25 |
15 min comfort break |
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14:25-15:45 |
Pharmacogenomic Network of Excellence V2.0 including Q&A |
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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.