Women in Genomics

📍 Answer Digital, 9 Dewsbury Road, Leeds, LS11 5DD

📅 Thursday 25th September @ 5pm

🎟 Free entry, networking drinks included

As part of Leeds Digital Festival 2025, we're proud to host Women in Genomics — a panel-led evening spotlighting the women pushing boundaries at the intersection of genomics, digital technology, and women’s health.

From unlocking earlier cancer diagnoses to designing tailored treatments, genomics is already transforming how women experience healthcare. But behind every breakthrough is a story of innovation, leadership, and the drive to do things differently.

This event brings together inspiring female voices across tech, healthcare, and science to explore:

🔬 Improved diagnosis of genetic conditions — including hereditary cancers and rare diseases

💊 Precision medicine — tailored treatments for conditions like endometriosis and depression

👶 Reproductive health and fertility — from IVF screening to non-invasive prenatal testing

🌡 Hormonal health and menopause — understanding genetic markers and long-term risks

⚖️ Equity in genomics — improving representation and outcomes for all women

Expect an evening of bold conversation, expert insight, and honest reflection on what it means to drive change in a space still evolving — and still often underrepresented.

The panel will be followed by food, drinks and networking, giving you the chance to meet like-minded peers, collaborators, and future change-makers.

This event is part of The Answer Is Women — Answer Digital’s ongoing commitment to championing female talent across digital, health, and innovation.

Deborah Porter - Deputy Director Genomics Service Transformation at NHS England

Demetra Georgiou - Chair of the British Society of Genomic Medicine and Transformation Manager

Dr. Markella Mikkelsen - DipRCPath, CEO and Founder at MolMart

Beryl Cairns-Hockey - Delivery Lead at Answer Digital Currently working on NHS Digital transformation for Genomics

Host or Publisher Answer Digital