Lorne Genome Conference

Lorne Genome will be back in 2027 on the 14th to 17th of February. We already have some exciting speakers lined up: Karen Arndt, Neil @BrockdorffLab, Laura Banaszynski and Fides Zenk @EpiGN_Lab, with more to be announced soon!

We are excited to hear from 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬, whose laboratory develops statistical methods&tools for population genetics and genetic association studies, including PHASE for haplotype inference and GEMMA for association testing: lornegenome.org/matthew-stephe…

Just two days to go! We are delighted to welcome 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐞𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐤𝐢𝐧, whose research explores transposable elements in plant genomes and harnesses them as genome engineering tools for crop improvement: lornegenome.org/keith-slotkin

We are excited to welcome Prof Alex Hewitt, whose clinical practice and research are devoted to inherited eye diseases, with a particular focus on dissecting the molecular mechanisms that drive vision loss: lornegenome.org/alex-hewitt

We are thrilled to welcome Prof Elizabeth Murchison from the University of Cambridge, whose laboratory investigates the biology of transmissible cancers in dogs and Tasmanian devils - exploring their genetics, immunology, and evolution: lornegenome.org/elizabeth-murc…

We're excited to hear from 𝐃𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐢𝐬𝐬, whose lab at St Jude Children's Research Hospital investigates red blood cell biology to develop new treatments for sickle cell disease and β-thalassemia, conditions affecting millions worldwide: lornegenome.org/mitch-weiss

We're excited to hear from 𝐀/𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐙𝐞𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐫, whose lab uses cutting-edge live imaging to investigate the role of microtubules in cell fate decisions in early embryos: lornegenome.org/jennifer-zenker

We're excited to welcome 𝐃𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐆𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐥 from UPenn, whose lab employs functional genomics to decode the genetic mechanisms underlying neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders, identifying novel therapeutic targets: lornegenome.org/michael-gandal

We're excited to welcome 𝐀/𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐫, whose laboratory drives cutting-edge research into the epigenetic mechanisms cancer cells exploit to evade immune surveillance, uncovering novel targets for cancer immunotherapy: lornegenome.org/marian-burr

We are excited to welcome 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐧𝐧 from ETH Zurich, whose research focuses on the interplay between nutrition, metabolism and the epigenome and their contributions to the metabolic diseases and aging: lornegenome.org/ferdinand-von-…

Lorne Genome is one month away! View the full program here: lornegenome.org/2026-program

Just over a month before we meet at Lorne Genome 2026! We're excited to welcome 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐲 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐠, whose lab explores the fascinating interplay between social behaviour and gene regulation in non-human primates lornegenome.org/jenny-tung

Excited to hear from Prof 𝐌𝐢𝐤𝐤𝐨 𝐓𝐚𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐞, whose lab leads groundbreaking research in protein homeostasis, transcriptional regulation, and technology development to identify biologically and therapeutically crucial biomolecular interactions: lornegenome.org/mikko-taipale

Only 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭 to submit your abstract and secure earlybird registration rates! The deadline has been extended to 𝐦𝐢𝐝𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟏 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫. Don't forget to apply for awards if you're eligible! lornegenome.org/registrations

We are excited to welcome 𝐀/𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐞𝐧𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐲 as an invited speaker at Lorne Genome 2026, whose lab uses genetic engineering of plants and their microbiomes to uncover stress resilience mechanisms and advance agricultural innovation lornegenome.org/jenn-brophy

The Abstract submission and Earlybird registration deadlines have been extended! You now have until 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟏 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 to submit and save! Do not forget to apply for awards if eligible! lornegenome.org/registrations Looking forward to seeing you at Lorne!

Last chance! Early bird rates and oral presentation abstract submissions for Lorne Genome 𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟕𝐭𝐡, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 - only one week away: lornegenome.org/registrations We have a fantastic lineup of national and international speakers: lornegenome.org/speakers. Join us!

We are looking forward to welcoming 𝐃𝐫. 𝐁𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐙𝐡𝐮, a world-renowned epigeneticist, whose research focuses on mitotic inheritance of histone modifications and biochemical regulation of chromatin-modifying enzymes for potential therapeutic targeting: lornegenome.org/bing-zhu

Please join us for several days of fantastic science at Lorne Genome 2026! We're thrilled to welcome Prof Amander Clark, a renowned stem cell biologist whose work focuses on in vitro gametogenesis and ovarian reserve formation: lornegenome.org/amander-clark

Secure your early bird rate for Lorne Genome 2026 before Nov 7th! lornegenome.org We are excited to welcome Prof Duncan Odom as a speaker - a leading researcher in regulatory genomics and cancer genome evolution lornegenome.org/duncan-odum