Songs of Genomics
Join us for a musical exploration of genomics in healthcare, in collaboration with researchers at the University of Oxford, and HIVE Choir, a vocal ensemble based in Belfast.

Genomic testing is increasingly available – with uses ranging from tracing ancestry to guiding medical treatments – and holds promise for improving health. However, our research with people experiencing genomic testing suggests a more complex reality, with uncertainty or challenging implications.

Together with HIVE Choir we have transformed our research into songs that capture these complexities. The choir will perform these songs, featuring a new piece created during a workshop earlier in the day with individuals affected by genomic testing. The performance will be followed by an engaging panel discussion.

If you’ve experienced genomic testing, are curious about how genomic data affects health, or how collaborative music-making can deepen our understanding, please join us for this exciting evening.

If you are interested in participating in the songwriting workshop during the afternoon, please contact cpm@well.ox.ac.uk for more information.
Date: 2 November 2024, 19:00 (Saturday, 3rd week, Michaelmas 2024)
Venue: Pegasus Theatre, Magdalen Rd, Oxford OX4 1RE
Speakers: Dr John D'Arcy (Queens University, Belfast), Dr Susie Weller (University of Oxford), Kate Lyle (University of Oxford), Professor Naomi Waltham-Smith (Professor of Music, University of Oxford), Claire Anderson (Unique), Cristina Nunes-Fonseca
Organising department: Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics
Organisers: Catherine Lidbetter (Centre for Personalised Medicine), Thea Perry (Centre for Personalised Medicine)
Organiser contact email address: cpm@well.ox.ac.uk
Part of: Centre for Personalised Medicine Seminars
Booking required?: Required
Booking url: https://pegasustheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873662552
Cost: Free
Audience: Public
Editor: Thea Perry