Clinical Genomics 10th Anniversary Symposium – Genomic technologies transforming precision diagnostics

April 10 April 11
Registration

Organizer

Clinical Genomics Platform
marcela.davila@gu.se
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Venue

Conference Centre Wallenberg
Medicinaregatan 20A
Gothenburg, 413 90 Sweden

Clinical Genomics 10th Anniversary Symposium – Genomic technologies transforming precision diagnostics

April 10, 2025 @ 09:00 April 11, 2025 @ 17:00 CEST

Celebrate a Decade of Innovation in Clinical Genomics!

We’re thrilled to invite you to the 10th Anniversary Symposium of the SciLifeLab Clinical Genomics Platform. This milestone event, themed “Genomic Technologies Transforming Precision Diagnostics,” will be held April 10–11, 2025, at the Conference Centre Wallenberg in Gothenburg, Sweden.

This symposium marks ten years of progress in personalized medicine and genomic research. It will gather leading experts to explore groundbreaking advancements and discuss the future of clinical genomics, oncology, and precision diagnostics.

This event offers an excellent chance to engage with thought leaders, exchange ideas, and gain insights into the innovations shaping the future of medicine. Save the dates and join us in Gothenburg this April to celebrate a decade of progress and discovery!

Key Topics

  • Current and Emerging Next-Generation Sequencing Technologies
  • Translational Single Cell and Spatial Omics
  • Genomics for Pathogen Detection and Pandemic Preparedness
  • Diagnostic Analytics and Informatics
  • The Future of Genome-Based Diagnostics and Medicine

The event will also feature exhibitions and presentations by leading companies in genomic technologies, showcasing their innovations and expertise.

Program

Conference booklet

Confirmed speakers

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Annika Jenmalm Jensen

Infrastructure Director at SciLifeLab and researcher at Karolinska Institutet.

Helene Cederroth

Co-founder and president of the Wilhelm Foundation. Board member of the Undiagnosed Diseases Network International

Valtteri Wirta

Platform Scientific Director at Clinical Genomics Stockholm. Head of Office, Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology, Karolinska Institutet.

Lars Feuk

Co-Director of the SciLifeLab National Genomics Infrastructure and Professor at Uppsala University.

Lars Engstrand

Professor and senior physician at Karolinska Institutet, directs the Centre for Translational Microbiome Research.

Richard Rosenquist Brandell

Professor of Clinical Genetics at Karolinska Institutet and Senior Physician at Karolinska University Hospital, Director of Genomic Medicine Sweden.

Joakim Lundeberg

Professor of molecular biotechnology at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, renowned for developing Spatial Transcriptomics.

Olli Dufva

Physician-scientist and postdoctoral fellow at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, with expertise in computational analysis and functional genomics.

Mikael Benson

Principal researcher at Karolinska Institutet, leading the Medical Digital Twin Research Group.

Matt Brown

Professor at King’s College London and Chief Scientific Officer at Genomics England

Anders Ståhlberg

Professor in Clinical Genomics at the University of Gothenburg. Principal investigator at the Sahlgrenska Center for Cancer Research and the Wallenberg Centre for Molecular and Translational Medicine.

Tatjana Pandzic

Clinical laboratory geneticist and researcher at Uppsala University Hospital. Co-leads the hematology work package at Clinical Genomics Uppsala.

Rene Kaden

Associate Professor at Uppsala University’s Department of Medical Sciences, specializing in Clinical Microbiology.

Sofia Brunet

PhD student at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, with a background in clinical microbiology.

Göran Jönsson

Professor of molecular oncology at Lund University, specializing in melanoma research.

Jessica Nordlund

Researcher at Uppsala University’s Department of Medical Sciences, where she leads the Molecular Precision Medicine research group.

Araz Rawshani

Associate professor at the University of Gothenburg’s Institute of Medicine and a resident physician in cardiology at Sahlgrenska University Hospital.

Marcin Kierzcak

Bioinformatics data scientist at the National Bioinformatics Infrastructure Sweden (NBIS) and associate professor in bioinformatics at Uppsala University.

Confirmed exhibitors

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Gold Exhibitors
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Bronze Exhibitors

Organizing committee

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Thoas Fioretos, Platform Director, Clinical Genomics (until Dec 31, 2024); Lund University

Lucia Cavelier, Platform Co-Director, Clinical Genomics (until Dec 31, 2024); Uppsala University

Colum Walsh, Platform Director, Clinical Genomics (from Jan 1, 2025);  Linköping University

Malin Melin, Platform Co-Director, Clinical Genomics (from Jan 1, 2025); Uppsala University

Marcela Davila, Platform Coordination Officer, Clinical Genomics; University of Gothenburg

Eva Berglund, Platform Strategy and External Relations Officer, Clinical Genomics; Uppsala University

Maria Smedh, Site Coordinator; University of Gothenburg

Accommodation

A block of rooms has been reserved for symposium attendees at Elite Park Avenue Hotel

Elite Park Avenue Hotel, is a centrally located hotel on Gothenburg’s main boulevard, Avenyn (Kungsportsavenyn), for the nights of April 9 and 10.

If you wish to stay at this hotel, please email reservations.gbgpark@elite.se and use “CG10years” as the booking code. If you prefer to pay by invoice, be sure to provide complete invoicing details, including information for e-invoicing. The room rates follow the governmental agreements (Kammarkollegiet).

The reserved rooms will be available until the end of March (5 weeks before arrival). After that, unbooked rooms will be gradually released, with all remaining reservations canceled 1 week before arrival.

Getting There

The easiest way to travel within Gothenburg is by tram,

and the most convenient way to pay is by using the Västtrafik ToGo app, which also includes a travel planner.

From the Elite Park Avenue Hotel

To reach the conference center from the hotel, take tram no. 7 from Valand (Track B) to Medicinaregatan. During rush hours, tram 7 departs every 6 minutes. You can download the timetable here. The total journey, including walking, takes approximately 20 minutes.

From Gothenburg Central Station

To get from the central train station to the conference center, take tram no. 1, 2, or 7 from Centralstationen (Track C) to Medicinaregatan. During rush hours, trams run every 2–4 minutes. The total journey, including walking, takes approximately 20 minutes.


Registration deadline: March 31, 2025


Medicinaregatan 20A
Gothenburg, 413 90 Sweden

Last updated: 2025-04-07

Content Responsible: Maria Smedh(maria.smedh@gu.se)

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