Keynote Speakers 2026
Sarah Teichmann
Sarah Teichmann is one of the co-founders of the Human Cell Atlas, a global initiative bringing together thousands of scientists to ‘create a comprehensive reference map of the types and properties of all human cells, the fundamental unit of life, as a basis for understanding, diagnosing, monitoring and treating health and disease’ (HCA mission statement).
The Teichmann Group studies the composition of human tissues in both healthy and disease states using single cell and spatial genomics, often using cutting-edge methods. Many of the group members have a deep interest in immunology, including tissue-resident immune cells and cross tissue studies. They study the healthy human immune system, how it develops during pregnancy, and how it is modified in disease.
George Malliaras
Prof. Malliaras leads a group of scientists, engineers and clinicians in the Department of Engineering and the University of Cambridge. They study the fundamental processes at the abiotic/biotic interface and develop better tools for healthcare.
He is interested in the development and translation of implantable and wearable devices that interface with electrically active tissues, with applications in neurological disorders and brain cancer.
Alecia Jane-Twigger
Dr Alecia-Jane Twigger leads the Cambridge Lactation Lab across the Department of Biochemistry and the Department of Pharmacology.
Working with cutting-edge scientific tools, their mission is to understand how human lactation works. They aim to identify innovative strategies to improve breastfeeding, particularly in women with low supply, to enhance the long-term health outcomes of women and children.
They collect data on human milk samples in the CAMB MOM study to enhance our laboratory-based models of human lactation. Furthermore, using computational models, they will provide greater insights into the influence of genetics, ancestry, and metabolic predispositions on milk synthesis and secretion