Genetics Society UK
The Genetics Society was founded by William Bateson & Edith Rebecca Saunders in 1919 & is one of the oldest learned societies devoted to Genetics in the world.
- Come celebrate our Anniversary Day in Edinburgh, 25 & 26 June! Join us for talks from our Honorary Members, Prize & Medal winners, and our Summer Students. Programme & registration details: genetics.org.uk/events/anniv...
- Registrations are now OPEN! Join us in Newcastle for the “RNA in Physiology and Disease” conference, an international meeting bringing together world-leading RNA biologists and emerging researchers. Early bird deadline: 1 May Abstract deadline: 30 June Register now: genetics.org.uk/events/rna-i...
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- Deadline extended! You now have more time to apply for our Communicating Your Science workshop (15–17 April). Apply today and take your communication skills to the next level: genetics.org.uk/grants/comm-...
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- Congratulations to Shaoqi Wang, the winner of the 2026 Undergraduate Sir Kenneth Mather Memorial Prize for her work with Prof Anne Ferguson-Smith. genetics.org.uk/medals-and-p...
- Congratulations to Dr @robinjournot.bsky.social, the winner of our 2026 Bruce Cattanach Prize for his PhD research into the genetic and evolutionary basis of epithelial stratification! genetics.org.uk/medals-and-p...
- Congratulations to Daniel Malawsky, the winner of our 2026 postgraduate Sir Kenneth Mather Memorial Prize for their work with Dr @hilarycmartin.bsky.social! genetics.org.uk/medals-and-p...
- Congratulations to our student prize winners! All winners will present their work at out Anniversary Day event on 25 and 26th of June in Edinburgh: genetics.org.uk/events/anniv...
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- Calling all aspiring geneticists! Apply for our Summer Studentship Grant and kick-start your research journey. Deadline: 31 March Apply now: genetics.org.uk/grants/summe...
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- Applications for the Genetics Society Summer Studentship Grants are open! If you’re an undergrad itching to dive into real research, this is your doorway into the lab. More information here: genetics.org.uk/grants/summe...
- A few weeks ago, we gathered @royalsociety.org for a truly inspiring autumn meeting on Ancient Genomes and an outstanding public talk by Svante Pääbo @crick.ac.uk! Thanks to everyone who joined and an special appreciation to @pontus-skoglund.bsky.social and @janetk.bsky.social for organising!
- Last week we had a great meeting on "Ancient genomes: perspectives on human biology and medicine" at the @royalsociety.org and the @crick.ac.uk. It was an amazing set of talks and posters. Thanks to the @gensocuk.bsky.social, co-host @janetk.bsky.social and all participants for a great day!
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- Reposted by Genetics Society UKParasite-mediated inbreeding depression in wild red deer www.nature.com/articles/s41... @gensocuk.bsky.social
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- Reposted by Genetics Society UKWhat a fantastic day at the Autumn Meeting of the @gensocuk.bsky.social at the @royalsociety.org, and what an absolute pleasure to be able to share a bit of our work at @eegcam.bsky.social with such an inspiring audience 😍
- Today we have our fantastic Autumn Meeting on Ancient Genomes @royalsociety.org !
- Congratulations to Joe Felsenstein on being awarded the 2026 Mendel Medal!
- Congratulations to Richard Durbin on being awarded our Genetics Society Medal!
- Congratulations to @vinuesalab.bsky.social from @crick.ac.uk on winning the 2026 JBS Haldane Lecture. Carola will present her JBS Haldane Lecture next year at @rigb.org!
- Congratulations to @zaminiqbal.bsky.social from @milnerevolution.bsky.social on being awarded the 2026 Mary Lyon Medal!
- Congratulations @hilarycmartin.bsky.social from @sangerinstitute.bsky.social on being awarded the 2026 Balfour Lecture!
- We also had the treasurer report. This was @lorenzlab.bsky.social ‘s last AGM. We want to thank Alexander for all his great work and dedication to the society!
- Our President Gil McVean welcoming all our members to our AGM @royalsociety.org, where members will vote on the incorporation of the society!
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- Nobel Prize winner Svante Pääbo giving the Genetics Society public lecture at @crick.ac.uk. Svante is recounting how Neandertals and Denisovans live on in many of us!
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- Join us for an extraordinary evening with Nobel Laureate Svante Pääbo! Prof Pääbo will present a FREE public talk titled “Of Neanderthals and Denisovans, and how they live on in many of us” at the @crick.ac.uk. Register here: genetics.org.uk/events/of-ne...
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- Reposted by Genetics Society UKThe programme of talks for the London symposium on ancient genomes is set, but we are still open for poster submissions until Friday. Hope to see many there.
- We have an exciting line-up of speakers already confirmed for our Ancient Genomes meeting in November. If you want to be one of the speakers or present a poster, submit your abstract by 31 July! genetics.org.uk/events/ancie...
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- Ever wondered how new weight loss drugs really work? Join geneticist @gilesyeo.bsky.social for an interactive talk, hosted by @genotripe.bsky.social, at the @britsciassoc.bsky.social in Liverpool this Saturday at 2.30! Free tickets: britishscienceassociation-tickets.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
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- Reposted by Genetics Society UKFull programme on ancient DNA, human biology and medicine out now for our packed November 14 @gensocuk.bsky.social symposium! Join us at the @royalsociety.org in London.
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