ASHG 2026 · Tier 2–3 Academic

University of Exeter at ASHG 2026

Name: ASHG 2026 Annual Meeting
Start: 2026-10-20
End: 2026-10-24
Location: Montréal

Exeter, UK

University of Exeter at ASHG 2026 in Montréal: 11 presentations (10 posters, 1 platform talk); 6 research groups.

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Organization	ASHG 2026 Attendance
University of Exeter Exeter, UK	4 PhD Students · 2 Faculty · 2 Postdocs
Translational Genomicssites.exeter.ac.uk/translationalgenomics Dry lab~10 people Uses large-scale genomic sequencing, long-read RNA sequencing and circulating proteomic data. Improves diagnosis and informs screening for rare genetic diseases. 40 papers since 2024 › Nonlocal phase-change metaoptics for reconfigurable nonvolatile image processing Light Science & Applications, 2025 The potential of multidimensional photonic computing Nature Reviews Physics, 2025 Probabilistic photonic computing with chaotic light Nature Communications, 2024 Source: OpenAlex author A5002680380 Funded by Wellcome, Wellcome +3 more › Wellcome, PARADIGM · active “PARADIGM: Primary Annotated Resources to Advance Discovery In Genomic Medicine (Wellcome)” Wellcome, Deciphering Developmental Disorders Study · active “DDD: Deciphering Developmental Disorders Study (Wellcome)” MRC, Newborn screening with whole-genome sequencing using large population cohorts · active “Evaluating scientific and ethical approaches to newborn screening with whole-genome sequencing using large population cohorts (MRC)” +2 more on the lab page Source: lab pages 9 platforms and techniques › Analyzes large-scale genomic sequencing datasets, long-read RNA sequencing, whole genome sequencing, circulating proteomic data Techniques aggregate variant burden testing, protein-truncating variant effect prediction, penetrance analysis, gain- versus loss-of-function analysis, rare variant interpretation Source: lab pages No openings posted	Talk Fri Oct 23 11:00 am Comprehensive characterisation of non-coding and coding effects of de novo variants in a large-scale rare disease case-control cohort Resolving Rare Disease: Transcriptional, Functional, and Population-Scale Approaches Variant interpretationRare variantsIntellectual and developmental disabilityMendelian disorder Poster Fri Oct 23 2:30 pm AlphaGenome scores significantly improve discovery rate and interpretability of rare non-coding genotype-phenotype associations Statistical Genetics and Genetic Epidemiology Collaborators: Google DeepMind Artificial intelligenceComplex diseasesComplex traitsComputational tools Poster Fri Oct 23 2:30 pm Gene-disease dyad studies in population cohorts: implications for genomic newborn screening Molecular Effects of Genetic Variation Electronic health recordsGenetic epidemiologyLarge-scale biobanksPhenotype
AGE @ Exetersites.exeter.ac.uk/age Dry lab~26 people Uses UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink, UK Biobank, MRI and medical-record data to study ageing and multimorbidity. Research targets cardiovascular frailty, pharmacogenetics and haemochromatosis. 19 papers since 2024 › A systematic analysis of the contribution of genetics to multimorbidity and comparisons with primary care data EBioMedicine, 2025 Prevalence of Frailty in European Emergency Departments (FEED): an international flash mob study European Geriatric Medicine, 2024 Service provision for Frailty in European Emergency Departments (FEED): a survey of operational characteristics Scandinavian Journal of Trauma Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine, 2024 Source: OpenAlex author A5001583678 Funded by NIHR, The Dunhill Trust +3 more › NIHR, Exeter Biomedical Research Centre · active “Funded by the NIHR Exeter Biomedical Research Centre” The Dunhill Trust · active “funded by the NIHR and The Dunhill Trust” NIHR, School for Primary Care Research · active “funded by the NIHR School for Primary Care Research” +2 more on the lab page Source: lab pages 6 platforms and techniques › Analyzes UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink, UK Biobank, UK Biobank MRI data Techniques Pharmacogenetics, Causal inference, MRI-based iron-deposition estimation Source: lab pages No openings posted	Poster Thu Oct 22 4:15 pm Identifying genetic variants causal for multiple long-term conditions: informing opportunities for intervention and prevention Complex Traits and Polygenic Disorders Collaborators: University of Leicester, University of Geneva Complex diseasesGenotype-phenotype correlationsGenome-wide association studyStatistical genetics
Cancer diagnosis and detectionmedicine.exeter.ac.uk/health-community/research/apex/research/themes/cancer_diagnosis_and_detection Dry lab~3 people Studies cancer detection using electronic health records, genetic information and multi-cancer early detection tests. Focuses on symptomatic and asymptomatic populations in primary care. Funded by GRAIL Bio UK Ltd., Gillings Family Foundation +10 more › GRAIL Bio UK Ltd., NHS-Galleri · active “NHS-Galleri \| GRAIL Bio UK Ltd.” Gillings Family Foundation, ERICA · active “ERICA \| Gillings Family Foundation” CRUK, NIHR, EPSRC, HDR UK & ADR UK, Cancer Data Driven Detection programme · active “The Cancer Data Driven Detection programme is jointly supported by CRUK, NIHR, EPSRC, HDR UK & ADR UK” +9 more on the lab page Source: lab pages 12 platforms and techniques › Analyzes Multi-cancer early detection (MCED) test, Cell-free DNA-based MCED test, Routine electronic health records, Faecal immunochemical testing, PSA testing, Non-contrast computed tomography Techniques Qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods research, Randomised controlled trials, Cohort studies, Machine learning and AI, Genetic risk scores, Systematic reviews Source: lab pages No openings posted	Poster Fri Oct 23 2:30 pm A Multiomic Approach to Improve Prostate Cancer Risk Stratification in UK Biobank Cancer Collaborators: University of Manchester CancerPolygenic risk scoreProteomicsMulti-omics
Genetics and Genomicsexeterbrc.nihr.ac.uk/research/genetics-and-genomics Wet + dry lab~11 people Uses whole-genome sequencing, long-read sequencing and biobank/EHR data. Targets rare-disease diagnosis, cancer predisposition and tailored treatment with NHS genomic partners. Funded by NIHR Exeter BRC, Wellcome Discovery +1 more › NIHR Exeter BRC, Mid-Career Fellowship · 2025 “In 2025, Kelly began an NIHR Exeter BRC Mid-Career Fellowship, combining research and NHS practice.” Wellcome Discovery, PARADIGM Project · active “Stuart is now pursuing his interests in the genetics of rare disease as part of the Wellcome Discovery funded PARADIGM Project” BRC, BRC-funded prostate-cancer project · active “Harry leads a BRC funded project in predicting prostate cancer” Source: lab pages 8 platforms and techniques › Analyzes whole-genome sequencing, long-read sequencing Techniques statistical pipelines, genetic risk scores, variant filtering and interpretation, in silico protein structural analysis, bioinformatic approaches, qualitative and quantitative analysis Source: lab pages No openings posted	Poster Thu Oct 22 4:15 pm ★ Reviewers’ Choice Defining the genetic architecture of chronotype using whole-genome sequencing and single-cell circadian transcriptomics Complex Traits and Polygenic Disorders Collaborators: University of Oxford, Brigham and Women's Hospital Complex traitsLarge-scale biobanksRare variantsSingle-cell
Reproductive Genomics Groupsites.exeter.ac.uk/reprogenomics/about-us Wet + dry lab~10 people Uses human population genomics, UK Biobank and genetic data linked to primary-care records. Studies reproductive ageing, menopause, infertility and later-life health. 20 papers since 2024 › Genetic links between ovarian ageing, cancer risk and de novo mutation rates Nature, 2024 Understanding the genetic complexity of puberty timing across the allele frequency spectrum Nature Genetics, 2024 Guidance for estimating penetrance of monogenic disease-causing variants in population cohorts Nature Genetics, 2024 Source: OpenAlex author A5045705929 Funded by Wellcome Trust, MRC +1 more › Wellcome Trust, Discovery Award · 6 years from 1st September 2024 “Wellcome Trust Discovery Award for 6 years from 1st September 2024, £5.6M” MRC · 3 years from 1st February 2024 “MRC funding for 3 years from 1st February 2024, £800k” UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), Horizon Europe funding guarantee · 5 years from 1st January 2024 “Funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) under the UK government’s Horizon Europe funding guarantee” Source: lab pages 11 platforms and techniques › Works with UK Biobank, Primary-care health records linked to genetic data, Electronic healthcare records, Large-scale CRISPR screens Techniques Human population genomics, Animal models, Cellular phenotyping, Organoid models, CRISPR screens, Genetic epidemiology, Genomewide analyses Source: lab pages No openings posted	Poster Thu Oct 22 4:15 pm Genetic proxy for lifetime estradiol exposure identifies novel signals with combined effects on menarche and menopause timing Prenatal, Perinatal, Reproductive, and Developmental Genetics Collaborators: University of Bristol, Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Reproductive geneticsGenome-wide association studyMendelian randomizationWomen's health
Genetics of Complex Traits Group Works in population genetics.	Poster Fri Oct 23 2:30 pm A systematic map of non-coding Kozak variants altering translational efficiency reveals numerous effects on protein abundance and complex trait variation Complex Traits and Polygenic Disorders Complex traitsGene regulationGenetic variationPhenome-wide association
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