Wellcome Genome Campus

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Nicole Mather as Chair of our new Science Advisory Group. As Chair, she will play a central role in shaping the scientific strategy for our growing Campus as technology, data and AI continue to revolutionise research and life sciences, presenting new ways to tackle some of humanity’s greatest challenges. Dr Mather brings a wealth of experience across technology, industry, research and government to the role. Life Sciences Lead at IBM Consulting UKI & EMEA and former founding Director for the UK Government’s Office for Life Sciences, she has played a pivotal role in attracting investment and advancing the integration of innovative technologies into the UK’s life sciences sector. Her leadership comes at a key moment, as we expand the Campus with state-of-the-art R&D, laboratory, and commercial spaces designed to support a vibrant community of science, research and technology professionals. This growth will ensure the Campus not only leads in research but also harnessing advanced technologies to accelerate discovery and transform knowledge into real-world solutions for health and society. Please join us in welcoming Dr Nicole Mather to the Wellcome Genome Campus community! Click on the link in the first comment to learn more about Campus plans and development opportunities. #Genomics #LifeSciences #Innovation #AI #HealthData #Leadership

Today we kicked off a new software development hackathon, focusing on teams here at Wellcome Genome Campus and including Wellcome Sanger Institute and European Bioinformatics Institute | EMBL-EBI. It’s great to see developers working across organisations and skill sets to develop tools that will provide value to the entire community. We’re looking forward to the next 2 days and the outputs!

Gillingham Bell has been brought in to advise on the master planning and leasing of the retail, dining and leisure opportunities here as part of the exciting expansion plans we have in place. The retail, leisure and dining facilities will include a new gym and health centre with pool, a hotel with conference facilities and a wide range of locations across the estate. Development plans will see the Campus grow further into a truly global destination for innovative companies, research organisations and scientific talent – driving cutting-edge science into advances in health and tackling some of humanity’s greatest challenges. Over the next few years, the Campus will expand from 125 acres to 440 acres, with the number of people working here expected to increase from around 3,000 to between 7,000 and 9,000. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e99gJ5EB

Technology, AI, and Big Data are playing an increasingly central role in the the Life Sciences sector. That’s why Cambridge Tech Week, which has brought together world-leading experts and strategic investors to drive growth and transformative change, has been such a significant event this week. With major tech and related infrastructure enhancements already embedded in our Campus expansion plans, we’re excited to see the spotlight shine on the incredible opportunities Cambridge has to offer. Alongside this, the sector has of course been boosted by the investments in the UK announced this week by Google, NVIDIA, Microsoft and others and the macro focus on the significant opportunities AI can deliver not least in Healthcare and Life Sciences. #tech #ai, #translationscience #Lifescience #technology

Fascinating look into the future of AI and healthcare from European Bioinformatics Institute | EMBL-EBI. A proof of concept on how AI can help tackle health issues through predictive modelling. Great to see it being picked up widely in the BBC News and other main media sites. https://lnkd.in/e8gYQ4Jj

17 September 2025 marks the start of the inaugural BioCentury Inc. Grand Rounds – Europe, hosted in Cambridge and focused on “Bridging Academia and Industry for Breakthrough Innovation”. We’re proud to support this landmark event and for the expanding Campus to be part of the growing Cambridge ecosystem. The Grand Rounds will bring together investors and leaders from biotech, pharma, R&D and academia to showcase groundbreaking research, uncover clinical insights and highlight the innovative technologies with significant commercial potential. Over the next few days, the programme will: ·        Unlock transformative breakthroughs by exploring disease biology, therapeutic modalities and enabling technologies ·        Stimulate debate with key thought leaders about obstacles and opportunities in translation ·        Showcase cutting-edge science with commercial potential and provide industry insights We’re delighted that Robert Evans is representing Wellcome Genome Campus on the regional host committee alongside champions of the region including Kathryn Chapman, Executive Director, Innovate Cambridge and Anne Horgan (nee Nguyen), Ph.D., Partner at Cambridge Innovation Capital (CIC). Major speakers across the three days include: Kate Bingham, Managing Partner, SV Health Investors; Shaun Grady, Chair, U.K., AstraZeneca; Steve Jackson, Ph.D., Professor of Biology, Cambridge & Group Leader, CRUK-CI; James Sabry, M.D., Ph.D., EVP & Chief Business Officer, BioMarin; Patrick Vallance, KCB, Minister of State for Science, Research & Innovation; and Sarah Teichmann FMedSci FRS, Ph.D., Professor & Chair, Cambridge Stem Cell Institute & GSK Wellcome Genome Campus will be showcasing future plans and opportunities at the host committee stand. If you are attending, please drop by. #lifesciences #innovation #Cambridge https://lnkd.in/g3BV_HM2

There is so much innovation and enterprise in Cambridge; the city’s entrepreneurial spirit is on show this week and we’re proud to be supporting the Innovation Cambridge Story by Innovate Cambridge. We're also looking forward, as part of the Cambridge hosting committee, to BioCentury Inc. Grand Rounds later this week where we'll be showcasing the Campus and our exciting plans.

Congratulations from all at the Campus to Sir Nigel Wilson on his appointment as the new chair of Cambridge Innovation Capital (CIC).   We share his view of Cambridge as “one of the world’s most powerful science and technology ecosystems” and look forward to collaborating as the Campus continues to grow, offering opportunities for global businesses, entrepreneurs, spin outs and other investors looking to benefit from what’s on offer here.   It’s an exciting time for the region with significant new funding and initiatives, such as the Government’s renewed focus on the Oxford Cambridge corridor as an engine for growth for the UK. As the most prominent backer of enterprise, innovation, spin outs and scale-ups, CIC will play a significant role in this and we welcome future opportunities to work together.   https://lnkd.in/e4gcZX7e

The Wellcome Genome Campus recently hosted over 400 runners from eight regional running clubs for the final race of their 2025 5k Summer League. The run brought together participants from neighbouring communities across Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, and Essex to compete, celebrate, and close out the season with an awards ceremony. It’s always pleasure to welcome newcomers onto Campus and see how our open spaces and wonderful grounds can bring people together for health and wellbeing. Congratulations to the winners, as well as all the runners and volunteers who made the evening such a success! 

We’re excited to open our gates on Friday 29 August to visitors as part of the National Garden Scheme – giving people the unique chance to step inside our beautiful parkland, wetlands and landscaped gardens.   The Campus blends historic buildings like Grade II* listed Hinxton Hall with modern architecture, set within extensive green spaces that bring together science, innovation, health and well-being. Between 10am and 2pm, our expert gardening team will lead guided tours, sharing insights and answering any questions on the horticulture, landscaping and biodiversity initiatives that help make our Campus such a special environment.   Book your tickets (and parking, if needed) via the National Garden Scheme website. We look forward to welcoming you and showing how biodiversity and beauty thrive side by side here at the Wellcome Genome Campus! https://lnkd.in/efU4T8wm