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Genomics Futures

Genomics Futures
Artificial Intelligence
Global Health
Microbiome
Automation
Equity In Science
Data For Science
Antimicrobial Resistance
Synthetic Biology
Genomics For Medicine
Education and Global Representation
Digital Twin
Vaccines
Data Sharing
DNA Writing
Equitable Access
Data Ethics and Privacy
Organ/tissue Engineering
Climate Change
Wearable Technology
Wellcome Sanger Institute

25 years on from the release of the first draft of the human genome, the Genomics Futures podcast series explores what the future of genomics will be like in 2050.Across 6 episodes, we explore the themes and topics that arose from discussions that took place during the Genomics Futures workshops, hosted by the Wellcome Sanger Institute and Wellcome in 2025.The aim of these podcasts is not to showc... more

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The final episode of the #GenomicsFutures podcast focuses on how genomics can change patient care over the next 25 years.

In the last 100 years, genetics and genomics have transformed our understanding of the human body. We have mapped thousands of ... more

The fifth episode of the #GenomicsFutures podcast focuses on the impact new technologies could have over the next 25 years, and what is needed to ensure everyone benefits from these.

Science is evolving, with things such as AI and other new technolo... more

The fourth episode of the #GenomicsFutures podcast series focuses on the future of environmental genomics!

Genomics could transform how we protect life on Earth, but big challenges remain. This episode covers topics including:

* Genomics for clima... more

The third episode of the Genomics Futures podcast focuses on AI and synthetic genomics!

In part two of this two-part episode, we explore how AI will play a key role in shaping the future of genomics. But progress depends on shared data, sustainable ... more

The third episode of the Genomics Futures podcast focuses on AI and synthetic genomics!

The future of genomics is not just being read, it is also being written, and AI will play a key role. AI will design experiments, labs will automate discovery, a... more

The second episode of the Genomics Futures podcast focuses on microbial genomics!

Genomics has revolutionised how we study disease and health - from global pathogens to the human microbiome. Yet major gaps remain.

This episode covers a few key topi... more

In Episode 1, we introduce the Genomics Futures workshops, and discuss:

* Genomics as basic infrastructure: Envisioning a future where genomics is no longer a luxury but a foundational infrastructure, similar to electricity, that communities can co... more

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Recent Guests

Alejandra Medina Rivera
Dr. from the Autonomous University of Mexico
Autonomous University of Mexico
Episode: Health
Zane Lombard
Researcher from the University of the Witwatersrand
University of the Witwatersrand
Episode: Health
Sue Teoh
From Cancer Research Malaysia
Cancer Research Malaysia
Episode: Health
Rob Scott
From GSK
GlaxoSmithKline
Episode: Health
Gosia Trynka
From Open Targets
Open Targets
Episode: Health
Carl Anderson
From Wellcome Sanger Institute
Wellcome Sanger Institute
Episode: Health
Rachel Freathy
From University of Exeter
University of Exeter
Episode: Health
Matt Hurles
Wellcome Sanger Institute Director, workshop organizer
Wellcome Sanger Institute
Episode: Impact
Tariq Khokhar
Head of Data for Science and Health, Wellcome
Wellcome
Episode: Impact

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Olivia Allen
Host of Genomics Futures; Head of Strategy

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Q: What role do funders and policy makers need to play to achieve equity?
Rebalance power, fund inclusive partnerships, simplify funding access, and develop regulatory frameworks that promote regional priorities and international cooperation.
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Q: How might data generation shift by 2050 to support AI and biology?
Data will move from being a downstream outcome to the foundational substrate of discovery, enabling robust models and reproducibility across diverse sites and teams.
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Q: What are the three main themes the workshop identified for 25 years from now?
Artificial intelligence and data generation, wearable biotechnology for continuous biomolecular monitoring, and evolving organizational models to enable global, equitable science collaboration.
Life on Earth
Q: What are the main challenges to implementing functional biodiversity and marine genomics in 25 years?
Challenges include high costs and maintenance for sequencing infrastructure, ensuring data comparability across regions, securing equitable partnerships with local communities, and integrating indigenous knowledge within ethical governance frameworks.
Life on Earth
Q: In an ideal scenario, what impact will genomics have to mitigate the effects of climate change in 2050?
Genomics could enable resilient crops and climate-adaptive agricultural systems, support targeted conservation of species under threat, and provide data-driven insights to guide policy and farming practices while prioritizing equity and local engagement.

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What is Genomics Futures about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The series offers forward-looking conversations about how genomics may evolve by 2050, with a strong emphasis on AI-enabled data generation, global participation, governance, and equitable access. Across episodes, guests from research institutes, policy organizations, Indigenous and global-health communities, and industry weigh how technologies, collaboration models, and funding structures could transform discovery, healthcare, conservation, and bioethics. The show frequently highlights practical paths to democratize genomics—through international partnerships, local infrastructure, and decolonized funding—while exploring potential barriers such as cost, data governance, and regulatory complexity. A notable strength is the workshop-origin a... more

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Recent guests on Genomics Futures include:

1. Alejandra Medina Rivera
2. Zane Lombard
3. Sue Teoh
4. Rob Scott
5. Gosia Trynka
6. Carl Anderson
7. Rachel Freathy
8. Matt Hurles

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