Genomics Network Party Conference Fringe Programme

In 2010 the Genomics Network participated for the first time in 2010 in the Autumn Party Conferences, running events in the Conference Fringe for the Conservative, Labour, Liberal Democrat and Green Party Conferences.

The party conferences offer a unique opportunity to reach MPs across the political spectrum, as well as industry and charity representatives and the media. Party conference fringe events are one route by which the Network aims to make an impact on UK government policy across the full range of issues we work on.

Each of the Genomics Network’s fringe events focussed on a different topic and we were delighted to partner with a number of high-profile chairs and speakers. Follow the links below for further details on each event. You can also read more about the programme on the Genomics Forum blog, Genotype.  

Fringe event details:

13 September 2010 ESRC Genomics Network Fringe Event at the Green Party Conference: The Politics of Plants

21 September 2010 ESRC Genomics Network Fringe Event at the Liberal Democrats Conference - Pills or progress: what is needed to improve healthcare in Africa?

28 September 2010 ESRC Genomics Network Fringe Event at the Labour Party Conference: A Secure Society? Technological Solutions to Social Challenges

05 October 2010 ESRC Genomics Network Fringe Event at the Conservative Party Conference - Why science needs social science: the case of genetics