The University of Liverpool will welcome the Royal Society to the city this month for a scientific meeting taking place in Liverpool.
The two‑day Theo Murphy discussion meeting, Exploiting nematode genomes to illuminate parasite biology, will take place on 23–24 March 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Liverpool City Centre. The event brings together leading international researchers to explore how cutting‑edge genomic approaches can transform understanding of parasitic nematodes, which infect more than a billion people worldwide and have major impacts on global health and agriculture.
The meeting is organised by the University’s Professor Mark Viney, alongside Dr Shannon Hedtke of the La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science, Australia and Professor Erik Andersen of Johns Hopkins University, USA.
Across the two days, participants will discuss how genomic data can reveal the fundamental biology of parasitic nematodes, uncover the adaptations that enable parasitism, and support the development of new strategies to control infections and reduce their global burden. The programme includes invited talks, a poster session, and opportunities for early‑career researchers to engage with leaders in the field.
Professor Viney said: “This meeting has attracted a lot of attention, and there will be over 80 participants from across the world and it’s our pleasure to welcome them to Liverpool.”
For full details of the meeting please visit:
https://royalsociety.org/science-events-and-lectures/2026/03/nematode-genomes/