Clinical Diagnostics Genomics Insight Forum

United Kingdom

Part of the ddPCR World On Tour EMEA 2026 series, this Insight Forum is designed specifically for NHS clinical genomics and molecular diagnostics professionals — bringing together peers from across the NHS testing landscape for an open, discussion-led day focused on digital PCR in real-world clinical workflows.

Register below to secure your place.

London, United Kingdom

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, 21 May 2026
Venue: Victoria House
Address: Victoria House, Bloomsbury Square, London, WC1B 4DA

Format:

In-person insight forum — NHS case-study presentations and facilitated roundtable discussions

This event follows a forum format rather than a traditional conference. Expect open discussion, peer exchange and interactive roundtables alongside short presentations.

Victoria House, Bloomsbury Square, London, WC1B 4DA

Overview

The ddPCR World On Tour NHS Genomics Insight Forum brings together professionals from across the NHS clinical testing landscape — including Genomic Laboratory Hubs (GLHs), specialist molecular pathology services, virology laboratories and other high-throughput diagnostic environments. The day will focus on how digital PCR can support reproducible, efficient and scalable testing within regulated NHS workflows, while complementing existing sequencing and molecular technologies.

Forum Format

NHS Case-Study Presentations

Short, applied presentations from NHS laboratories sharing real-world experience deploying ddPCR in clinical and diagnostic workflows — practical, peer-led and directly relevant to your environment.

Facilitated Roundtable Discussions

Structured group discussions designed to encourage open exchange across roles and organisations — contribute your perspective and help shape shared priorities for NHS molecular and genomic testing

What You'll Take Away

Insight into how NHS laboratories are implementing and scaling ddPCR across different clinical testing applications
Shared approaches to achieving reproducibility, data comparability and consistency across sites and networks
Practical perspectives on reducing re-work, repeat testing and hidden operational costs
Examples of how ddPCR supports assay validation, quality assurance and confident clinical decision-making
The opportunity to contribute to peer-led discussion shaping future priorities for NHS molecular and genomic testing

Core Discussion Themes

Delivering reproducible and comparable molecular testing at scale across NHS networks

Balancing throughput, quality and efficiency in high-demand NHS testing environments

Reducing repeat testing and improving first-time-right results

The role of ddPCR as an enabling technology alongside sequencing and other platforms

What needs to change over the next 2–3 years to support sustainable NHS diagnostics

Who Will Benefit

Professionals working across Genomic Laboratory Hubs (GLHs) and NHS diagnostic laboratories
Teams involved in molecular diagnostics, genomics, and clinical testing workflows
Clinical scientists, biomedical scientists, and laboratory specialists at all levels
Individuals supporting assay development, validation, and quality assurance
Laboratory managers, service leads, and operational teams
Those involved in evaluating, implementing, or optimising diagnostic technologies

Bio-Rad's Role

Facilitator and Contributor

Bio-Rad will facilitate the Insight Forum and share experience from supporting NHS laboratories deploying digital PCR in routine clinical testing.

Discussion will focus on how ddPCR systems and consumables can enable reproducibility, robust assay performance and efficient workflows — helping laboratories meet increasing demand while maintaining quality and compliance.

This is a peer-led forum; Bio-Rad's role is to support the conversation, not lead it.

Indicative Agenda

Final agenda to be confirmed. Format alternates between short NHS case-study presentations and facilitated roundtable sessions.

Time / Topic / Speaker
10:00 - 10:30 Registration Coffee and Breakfast
10:30 – 10:45 Welcome and Introduction
10:45 – 11:15 Technology - Driving Change in Genetic Diagnostics Professor Stuart Adams, Consultant Clinical Scientist, SIHMDS-Haematology Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
11:15 - 11:45 Precision Mutation Detection with ddPCR: Lessons from Recent Assay Development Dr. Kar Lok Kong, Clinical Scientist (Haematology and Molecular Genetics) Laboratory for Molecular Haemato-Oncology (LMH), King's College Hospital, The Rayne Institute
11:45 – 12:15 Discussion Session
12:15– 13:15 Lunch and Coffee Break
13:15 - 13:45 ddPCR use in Cancer Genomics: Fast and Sensitive, Moving to Treatment Monitoring Space Paula Zuzanna Proszek and Paul Carter, Clinical Genomics - Translational Research The Royal Marsden
13:45 – 14:15 Metrology to Support Genomic Profiling, Cancer Diagnostics, and Precision Medicine Eloise Busby, National Measurement Laboratory, National Measurement Laboratory, LGC, The Priestley Centre
14:15 - 14:45 Coffee Break
14:45 - 15:45 Panel Discussion

Speakers
Kar Lok Kong, PhD Deputy NGS Section Lead Clinical Scientist (Haematology and Molecular Genetics) Laboratory for Molecular Haemato-Oncology (LMH) King's College Hospital, The Rayne Institute, 123 Coldharbour Lane, London. SE5 9NU
Professor Stuart Adams Consultant Clinical Scientist, SIHMDS-Haematology Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
Paula Zuzanna Proszek  Research Scientist Lab Manager Centre for Molecular Pathology (10 Oakleaf Av), Clinical Genomics - Translational Research The Royal Marsden NHS FT ,15 Cotswold Road, Belmont, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 5NG
Paul Carter  BRC Research Scientist Clinical Genomics – Translational Research Laboratory The Centre for Molecular Pathology The Royal Marsden, 15 Cotswold Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 5NG

Secure Your Place

Spaces are limited at this invitation-style forum. Register now to join NHS peers and Bio-Rad experts for a discussion-led day in London.

Open to NHS clinical genomics and molecular diagnostics professionals.

Free to attend. Part of the ddPCR World On Tour EMEA 2026 series.

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