Biology Taster: Genomics Meets AI: Can We Detect Cancer Earlier?

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Short Session Delivered online

Are you still unsure what you want to study? The Summer Webinar Series is back with exciting sessions designed to spark curiosity and help Year 11-13 students explore subjects beyond the classroom.

Available dates

9th July 2026

Suitable for

Events for School and College Groups (Ages 14-16)
Events for School and College Groups (Ages 16-18)
Events for College Groups (Ages 19+)
Events for individuals (enquiry not required to be through a school)

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Time: 4 – 5PM

Speaker:
Dr Vlad Teif, Senior Lecturer in Life Sciences.

What's it about?:

Join Dr Vlad Teif, from our School of Life Sciences, for this interactive webinar, where you’ll explore how advances in science are transforming the future of healthcare. We’ll dive into the world of personalised medicine, looking at how breakthroughs in genomics and AI are helping to tailor treatments to individuals.

You’ll also have the chance to think ahead and discuss what this field might look like in just a few years’ time — when you could be starting your own career in it.

Attending our webinars is a great way to explore your subject interests while gaining experience that can strengthen your personal statement.

Sign up for the full Summer Series via the visit website link, then select the sessions you’d like to attend on the booking portal.

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