2026 MIG Symposium: Cutting-Edge Methods in Omics
About this Event
Hosted by Melbourne Integrative Genomics (MIG), this annual flagship symposium brings together researchers and leaders in computational biology, statistics and multi-omics to exchange ideas, spark new collaborations and showcase cutting-edge methodological advances.
Symposium Themes
This year’s program will focus on two areas at the forefront of omics research:
- AI and Machine Learning in Omics
- Single-Cell Technologies
The program features an outstanding line-up of keynote and invited speakers, presenting the following talks:
Keynote Speakers
Prof. Fatemeh Vafaee - UNSW Sydney
AI-Enabled Innovation in Multi-omics Precision Medicine: From Diagnostics to Therapeutics
A/Prof Niranjan Nagarajan - Genome Institute of Singapore
Decoding the Global Spread of AMR with Genome-Resolved Metagenomics and AI
Invited Speakers
Prof. Alexei Drummond - University of Auckland
Bayesian phylogenomics, made machine-readable: PhyloSpec for agent-ready science
A/Prof Heejung Shim - University of Sydney
From Multi-Omics to Drug Discovery: Statistical and AI Approaches for Translational Biology
Dr Shila Ghazanfar - University of Sydney
Statistical approaches for large-scale spatial transcriptomics data
Prof. Alistair Forrest - Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research
Mapping tumour-intrinsic and microenvironmental contributors to cancer survival using spatial transcriptomics
MIG Collaboration Talks
Dr Marko Terzin - University of Melbourne
No-take marine reserves promote oligotrophic reef bacterioplankton communities across the Great Barrier Reef
Natasha Sharma - University of Melbourne
A spatial–molecular framework for studying host–parasite interactions in a freshwater snail
Contributed Talk
Dr George Howitt - Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Replicate-aware cell-type specific differential gene expression in spatial transcriptomics data
Please note that the 2026 MIG Symposium is a paid event and a registration fee applies. Before registering, please read the Registration & Cancellation Policy carefully.
Registration & Cancellation Policy
Registration
Registration is required to attend the 2026 MIG Symposium: Cutting-Edge Methods in Omics.
- Places are limited and registrations will be accepted until capacity is reached.
- Your registration is confirmed once payment has been successfully completed through Eventbrite.
- Registration fees provide access to the symposium program and event catering.
- Please ensure that the information provided during registration is correct.
- Tickets are intended for the registered attendee. If you are unable to attend, you may nominate another person to attend in your place by contacting the MIG team before the event.
Cancellation & Refunds
We understand that circumstances can change.
- Cancellations received on or before Friday, 20 November 2026 will be eligible for a refund of the registration fee.
- Cancellations received after Friday, 20 November 2026 will not normally be eligible for a refund.
- No refunds will be provided for non-attendance on the day.
- If you are unable to attend, you may nominate another person to attend in your place by contacting the MIG team before the event.
Event Changes or Cancellation
Melbourne Integrative Genomics reserves the right to make reasonable changes to the symposium program, speakers or schedule where necessary.
In the unlikely event that the symposium is cancelled by the organisers, registered attendees will be contacted directly and information regarding registration refunds will be provided.
By registering for the symposium, you acknowledge and agree to the above Registration & Cancellation Policy.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
AUD 50.00 to AUD 150.00
