Confirmed speakers
Professor Sir David Klenerman FMedSci FRS
Royal Society Professor of Molecular Medicine at the Department of Chemistry
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
Speaker
Professor Sir David Klenerman FMedSci FRS
Royal Society Professor of Molecular Medicine at the Department of Chemistry
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
Professor Sir David Klenerman is the Royal Society Professor of Molecular Medicine at the Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge. He is a physical chemist who has developed and applied new physical methods, particularly fluorescence spectroscopy, to biological and biomedical problems. He is known for for co-inventing the Solexa/Illumina next-generation DNA sequencing.
Ross Dobie, PhD
Head of Science
Centre for Human Specific Research
Centre for Human Specific Research
Panellist
Ross Dobie, PhD
Head of Science
Centre for Human Specific Research
Centre for Human Specific Research
Ross Dobie is Head of Science at the Centre for Human Specific Research, an initiative dedicated to supporting researchers in adopting human‑focused methodologies. He obtained his PhD at the Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh, before undertaking postdoctoral research at the Centre for Inflammation Research within the Queen’s Medical Research Institute. Ross later moved into industry, progressing from Senior to Principal Scientist at Concept Life Sciences, a Contract Research Organisation. With over a decade of experience spanning academia and industry, Ross has seen first-hand the rapid advances in human‑specific research and its growing impact on biomedical science.
Nikole Zuñiga Quiroz, PhD
Senior Scientist Neurobiology
Mabylon AG
Mabylon AG
Speaker
Nikole Zuñiga Quiroz, PhD
Senior Scientist Neurobiology
Mabylon AG
Mabylon AG
Professor Simone Mader
Director of Translational Immunology
University Hospital Erlangen
University Hospital Erlangen
Speaker
Professor Simone Mader
Director of Translational Immunology
University Hospital Erlangen
University Hospital Erlangen
The venue
The event will take place at Hinxton Hall Conference Centre, located on the Wellcome Genome Campus near Cambridge.
Hinxton Hall Conference Centre
Wellcome Genome Campus, Hinxton CB10 1RQ
Phone: +44 (0)1223495000
Email: conference.centre@hinxtonhall.org
Travel information
Hinxton Hall Conference Centre is located on the Wellcome Genome Campus, just outside Cambridge.
By Train
The Wellcome Genome Campus is accessible via several nearby train stations:
- Cambridge Station (approx. 20 minutes by car)
- Whittlesford Parkway (approx. 5 minutes by car)
- Great Chesterford (approx. 5 minutes by car)
- Audley End (approx. 15 minutes by car)
All stations are served by direct trains from London, with journey times typically under one hour.
Important:
Whittlesford Parkway and Great Chesterford do not have taxi ranks. If you have not pre-booked a taxi, it is recommended to travel via Cambridge or Audley End.
By Taxi
A taxi is required to reach the Campus from all stations.
Local taxi providers include:
- Panther: +44 (0)1223 715715
- Walden Cars: +44 (0)1799 500500
- South Cambs: +44 (0)1223 834858
- Cam Cab: +44 (0)1223 704704
Pre-booking is strongly recommended, particularly for smaller stations.
By Car
Hinxton Hall is located just off the M11:
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From the north: Exit at Junction 10, follow the A505, then A1301 towards Saffron Walden
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From the south: Exit at Junction 9, follow the A1301 towards Cambridge
Follow signs for Wellcome Genome Campus. Satnav: CB10 1SA
Parking:
On-site visitor parking is available. Visitors may be directed to a designated visitor car park on arrival
From Airports
London Stansted Airport (STN):
- ~30 minutes by car
- Train to Cambridge (~30 minutes), then taxi
London Heathrow (LHR) & Gatwick (LGW):
- ~2 hours by car
- Alternatively via London to Cambridge by train, then taxi
London City & Luton:
- ~1 hour by car
By bike
Cycling routes connect the Campus to Cambridge and nearby stations.
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From Cambridge: ~30 minutes via National Cycle Route 11
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From Whittlesford Parkway: ~10 minutes
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From Great Chesterford: ~15 minutes
Secure bike access is available via the Campus entrance.
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