Join your fellow Human Genetics Society of Australasia New Zealand Branch members at Moana Vā prior to this year’s HGSA annual scientific meeting in Christchurch.
When: July 31, 2026
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We would like to invite you to the the 49th Human Genetics Society of Australasia (HGSA) Annual Scientific Meeting to be held at Te Pae, Christchurch, 1-4 August 2026. Our theme is “Ngā Whakapapa Puāwai: Cultivating the Future of Human Genetics in Asia-Pacific”. Our programme will spotlight the exceptional contributions of colleagues from throughout New Zealand, Australia, and the wider region, whose work is shaping ancestry-informed genomic medicine and equitable health delivery in... Details
When: August 1–4, 2026
Where: Christchurch
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The ASDG AGM is to be held on August 1st from 2.15pm to 3pm NZT (UTC +13) in the Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, Dobson Room 3-4. For those not attending in person, they can join the AGM via the Teams link.
When: August 1, 2026
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Register to received the online Zoom link to attend the 2026 AGM virtually. Only current financial members are able to attend.
When: August 4, 2026
Where: Christchurch
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Join rare disorders researchers and stakeholders from around Aotearoa New Zealand and the world for a two-day forum to connect and strengthen our domestic and international research networks.
When: August 5–6, 2026
Where: Christchurch
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We are fortunate to have a seminar from a visiting scholar, Dr Sinead Prince from the National University of Singapore, who will be joining us just after the HGSA conference to talk about "The Ethics of Replacing Genetic Counsellors with LLMs".
When: August 7, 2026
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Join us for the Cancer Genetics SIG Webinar on Prostate Cancer Risk Assessment in CanRisk, presented by Paul James, Clinical Geneticist at the Parkville Familial Cancer and Genomic Medicine Department.
When: August 19, 2026
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The Australasian Society of Genetic Counsellors will hold its Annual General Meeting on Thursday 27 August, 12:00–1:00pm AEST.
When: August 27, 2026
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Join us at the 21st HGSA-SA Branch One-Day Symposium, “Genetic Education in the Age of AI,” on Friday, 18 September 2026, at the Sanctuary Adelaide Zoo Function Centre.
When: September 18, 2026
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Variant effect prediction is transforming the way we interpret genomic data and understand the impact of genetic variation. Join leading international experts at the 10th HUGO Variant Effect Prediction Training Course (VEPTC 2026) for four days of hands-on training, practical workshops and in-depth discussions covering the latest approaches to variant interpretation and genomic... Details
When: September 27–30, 2026
Where: Athens
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The 5th Epigenetics Conference: From Mechanisms to Therapies will take place 01–04 October 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal. This conference is ideal for researchers - PhD students, postdocs, group leaders and clinician- scientists - working in gene regulation, chromatin architecture, nuclear biology, epigenetics, stem cell and developmental biology, cancer research and single-cell technologies. Colleagues from biotech and pharma, particularly those focused on epigenetic therapies, precision ... Details
When: October 1–4, 2026
Where: Lisbon
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Plan now to join Australian and international faculty for the 4th Annual Lysosomal Disease Summit. Join clinicians, researchers, industry leaders, and patient advocates to collaborate and unite to advance diagnostics and therapeutic innovation, and promote compassionate, patient-centred care for all individuals living with lysosomal diseases.
When: October 3–6, 2026
Where: Melbourne
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Please save the date for the Precision Medicine Summit 2026: Building the Precision Pathway, to be held in Sydney on 16–17 October 2026 at the W Hotel.
When: October 16–17, 2026
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Your organization is warmly invited to participate in the Global Pathology, Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine Conference & Business Expo. This international event will bring together pathology laboratories, diagnostic centers, healthcare companies, researchers, clinicians, and industry experts from around the world.
When: November 19–20, 2026
Where: San Francisco, USA
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Join researchers, clinicians, genetic counsellors and allied health professionals at Familial Aspects of Cancer: Research and Practice (FAC 2026). This two-day meeting brings together experts from across Australia and New Zealand to share the latest advances in hereditary cancer research, clinical practice, genetic testing, risk assessment and patient care. FAC 2026 provides a valuable opportunity to learn, collaborate and connect with colleagues working in the familial cancer... Details
When: November 25–26, 2026
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