Introduction To Public Health Phylogenetics

Introduction to Public Health Phylogenetics
Dr Zoe A. Dyson – London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Date: 20 March 2025
Time: 16:00 – 17:00 CAT

We’re excited to announce Episode 13 of the PHA4GE Genomic Horizons Webinar Series, hosted by the PipeViz Phylogenetics Sub-Working Group, featuring a talk by Dr. Zoe A. Dyson, Assistant Professor at LSHTM!

PHA4GE has launched a Phylogenetics Sub-Working Group focused on developing a Phylogenetics for Public Health Guidance Document. To kick things off, Dr. Dyson will be leading an introductory session on: Introduction to Public Health Phylogenetics Using Case Studies.

This session is a great opportunity to learn about the role of phylogenetics in public health and engage with the ongoing work of the Phylogenetics Sub-Working Group. We hope you’ll join us to get involved and help shape this important initiative!

The webinar will take place on 20 March 2025 at 16:00 CAT and will last for one hour.

Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link to join the webinar.

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from a leading expert in Public Health Phylogenetics, and to connect with others working in the field. Don’t miss out—we hope to see you there!

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Introduction to Public Health Phylogenetics