Participation in UK-Indonesia Genomics Conference
In 2025, we from Chakra Cultural Foundation participated as online delegates at the UK–Indonesia Health Genomics Forum 2025, a high-level bi-national conference bringing together policymakers, scientists, and industry leaders from the United Kingdom and Indonesia. The event explored how genomics can strengthen equitable healthcare systems and open new pathways for innovation.
Over two days, we followed a series of keynote speeches, panel discussions, research spotlights, and matchmaking sessions covering topics such as genomic diversity, pathogen genomics, rare diseases, AI in genomics, large-scale genome project management, and ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI). The forum featured leading speakers including the Indonesian Health Minister, UK Minister for Health Innovation and Safety, senior researchers from the Wellcome Sanger Institute, Oxford Nanopore, Genomics England, BRIN, InaSHG, and many more.
Our participation allowed us to deepen our understanding of the latest genomic advances relevant to Indonesia, including precision medicine, multi-omics applications, and opportunities for collaboration across borders. The Research Spotlight and Student Poster Challenge further highlighted emerging talent and innovative research directions from both countries.
This exposure is valuable for our future cultural–genomic initiatives, especially in areas related to nutrigenomics, population genetics, and community-based health approaches.
Importantly, we identified several potential partners for future collaborations in cultural genomics, precision health, and interdisciplinary research. These connections will strengthen our upcoming 2026 program plans, especially as we continue advocating for the integration of culture, genetics, and community well-being.
Over two days, we followed a series of keynote speeches, panel discussions, research spotlights, and matchmaking sessions covering topics such as genomic diversity, pathogen genomics, rare diseases, AI in genomics, large-scale genome project management, and ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI). The forum featured leading speakers including the Indonesian Health Minister, UK Minister for Health Innovation and Safety, senior researchers from the Wellcome Sanger Institute, Oxford Nanopore, Genomics England, BRIN, InaSHG, and many more.
Our participation allowed us to deepen our understanding of the latest genomic advances relevant to Indonesia, including precision medicine, multi-omics applications, and opportunities for collaboration across borders. The Research Spotlight and Student Poster Challenge further highlighted emerging talent and innovative research directions from both countries.
This exposure is valuable for our future cultural–genomic initiatives, especially in areas related to nutrigenomics, population genetics, and community-based health approaches.
Importantly, we identified several potential partners for future collaborations in cultural genomics, precision health, and interdisciplinary research. These connections will strengthen our upcoming 2026 program plans, especially as we continue advocating for the integration of culture, genetics, and community well-being.