In 2020, the GEL lab is hosting a series of events to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Rosalind Franklin’s birth. Rosalind Franklin was a pioneer in the field of genetics and is an alumni of Birkbeck. Keep checking here for updates on events throughout 2020

January 2020

The GEL lab is running a Genetics 101 workshop for 90 children in primary schools in London

The event will include lectures, quizzes and a DNA extraction practical

February 2020

Watch out for the first GEL Lab blog post: “Reflections from a female genetics PhD student 100 years after Rosalind Franklin’s birth”

March 2020

We will be hosting a Public Lecture on Rosalind Franklin and modern human genetics as part of International Women’s Day. Look out for more info here!

April 2020

GEL Lab blog post: Why methods from the last 10 years are revolutionising our field

GEL lab hosts the South of England Genetic Epidemiology Group (SEGEG) biannual meeting. More information coming soon!

June 2020

Public lecture on human genetics in 2020 as part of Birkbeck’s Science Week

July 2020

GEL Lab guest blog post: why Rosalind Franklin is a hero in the field of structural biology.

Autumn 2020

Genetic science communication event led by Dr Emma Meaburn, GEL lab co-director