3rd ESHG Training Course on Pharmacogenomics - Manchester Rare Conditions Centre

Event Dates: Wednesday 11th Nov 2026 - Friday 13th Nov 2026

📍 Date: Wednesday 11 – Friday 13 November 2026
🌎 Location: Renold Building, Sister, 32a Altrincham St, Manchester M1 7JR, UK
🧬 Format: In-Person | Duration: 3 Days

Pharmacogenomics is increasingly being recognised as a valuable way of reducing adverse drug reactions and improving drug effectiveness. This course aims to deliver up-to-date knowledge on how pharmacogenomics can be applied in clinical practice. The primary beneficiaries of the course will be drug prescribers with limited knowledge of pharmacogenomics. This course will be especially valuable for pharmacists, GPs and hospital physicians and nurse prescribers.

This in-person course facilitates opportunity for informal interaction and discussion with experts from across Europe. The faculty combines experts from genetics, pharmacology, pharmacy, laboratory science, all known for their teaching skills. As well as being of interest to individuals working in industry in diagnostics or therapeutics

For full information please read the ESHG Pharmacogenomics Course Manchester Programme 2026 to obtain a deeper understanding of the course content, sessions and expert trans-discipline faculty in attendance.

Pending CPD accreditation from the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) this in-person 3-day training course which will take place in the Renold Building @ SISTER in Manchester. We look forward to welcoming you.

This course is intended for:

Pharmacists
General Practitioners (GPs)
Hospital Physicians
Nurse Prescribers
Healthcare professionals with limited pharmacogenomics knowledge
Drug prescribers seeking to improve patient outcomes
Industry professionals involved in diagnostics or therapeutics

Confirmed Speakers, learn from a transdisciplinary faculty of leading European experts:

Prof Vita Dolžan — Professor and Head of Pharmacogenetics Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana
Dr Jude Hayward — GP with Special Interest in Clinical Genetics, Yorkshire Regional Genetics Service
Dr Tore Haslemo — Clinical Pharmacologist and Researcher, Oslo University Hospital and University of Oslo
Jessica Keen — Pharmacy Lead for Genomic Medicine, NHS North West Genomic Medicine Service Alliance
Dr Emma Magavern — MRC Clinician Scientist and Lecturer in Clinical Pharmacology, Queen Mary University of London
Prof Mikko Niemi — Professor of Pharmacogenetics, University of Helsinki
Prof Katherine Payne — Professor of Health Economics, The University of Manchester
Prof Sir Munir Pirmohamed — David Weatherall Chair in Medicine; NHS Chair of Pharmacogenetics; Consultant Physician, Royal Liverpool University Hospital
Cristina Perez-Becerril — Clinical Scientist, North West Genomic Laboratory Hub
Dr Cristina Rodríguez-Antona — Group Leader, Pharmacogenomics Programme, Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO)
Dr Videha Sharma — Lecturer in Health Informatics, The University of Manchester
Prof Jesse Swen — Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Toxicology, Leiden University Medical Center
Prof Ron van Schaik — Professor of Pharmacogenetics, Department of Clinical Chemistry, Erasmus University Medical Center

Fellowship places are available for this course by application only:

Applicants must submit:
- A two-page CV
- A half-page (maximum) personal statement [additional details below]
Deadline: 23:59 on Sunday 17th May 2026
Submission method: Electronic submission via email to: Peter.Style@Manchester.ac.uk

A limited number of fellowships are available to support participation in this course and to enable attendance by individuals who may otherwise be unable to take part.

As listed above, applicants wishing to be considered should submit a two-page CV together with a half-page (maximum) personal statement outlining their professional background, current role, interest in pharmacogenetics/pharmacogenomics, and how participation in the course will benefit their future work and professional development. Please note, priority will be given to applicants from economically disadvantaged countries, particularly those who would benefit most from access to specialised training in this field.

Applications must be submitted by 17th May 2026, and successful applicants will be notified within two weeks of the application deadline.

Accommodation Information for Delegates:

Delegates attending this event are responsible for arranging their own accommodation.

We recommend staying at the Hyatt Regency Manchester (M15 6PQ), where a preferential University of Manchester rate is available for guests. This hotel is also where the course evening dinner will take place on Thursday 12 November, making this a convenient accommodation choice.

How to Book Accommodation

Delegates should book their accommodation at the Hyatt directly via the University of Manchester Hyatt booking page linked below:

Booking Link:
https://www.alliancembs.manchester.ac.uk/about/our-campus/hyatt-hotel/

When booking:

Follow the instructions under “Students, guests, visitors and alumni”
The page will redirect you to the Hyatt booking system and includes details of the applicable University corporate discount rate via the code below:
Select the dropdown ‘Special Rate’, and choose ‘Corporate Code 138884’

Rooms are subject to availability and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.