Events

08 September 2026
Webinar
Professor Tom Brown
Tom Brown is Emeritus Professor of Nucleic Acid Chemistry at the University of Oxford. His research advances the applications of nucleic acids in biology and medicine. An inventor and entrepreneur, he co-founded three biotechnology companies and has over 450 publications and patents. He is an award-winning Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.​

13 October 2026
Webinar
Dr Jill Makin
Dr Jill Makin works in biotechnology, with experience in the development and application of cell-free DNA technologies. In this seminar, she will introduce cell-free DNA amplification and consider its relevance to research and innovation. Further information about the presentation and her work at Touchlight will be confirmed closer to the event.​

10th November 2026
Webinar
Dr. Carolina Grandellis & Dr. Rennos Fragkoudis​
Dr Carolina Grandellis and Dr Rennos Fragkoudis will jointly introduce the Earlham Biofoundry and Edinburgh Genome Foundry. They will explain what biofoundries are, how these facilities operate and the capabilities they offer. The webinar will outline how researchers and organisations can access facilities and explore opportunities to work with them.

21 January 2027
Southampton
Annual Network Conference
Bringing members together to share insights, build valuable connections, celebrate achievements, and explore emerging opportunities across our thriving professional community.