The AFGN will host the 2024 Symposium in Melbourne in November this year. Registration is now open and we are accepting abstract submissions on all aspects of functional genomics.

When: Thursday 28 & Friday 29 November

Where: Brain Centre Auditorium, Kenneth Myer Building, University of Melbourne, 30 Royal Parade, Parkville VIC

Invited speakers will showcase the growing need for clinical interpretation of genetic variants and how Australian functional genomics researchers contribute novel discoveries and diagnoses.

Invited speakers:

Anai Gonzalez (CMRI); Andy Ng (UNSW); Avnika Ruparelia (UoM); Hamish Scott (SA Path); Ian Smyth (Monash); Ilia Voskoboinik (Peter Mac); Lachlan Jolly (Adelaide Uni); Natasha Harvey (UniSA); Rehan Villiani (QIMR); Sally Dunwoodie (VCCRI); Sandra Cooper (Usyd); Zornitza Stark (MCRI).

Registration: Early bird registration closes on October 25th. Discounted pricing applies for students & ECRs.

Abstract submissions: We invite abstract submissions on all aspects of functional genomics. Submissions close on September 13th.