Jailed for killing her four young children, freed after twenty years by advances in genomic science.

The case of Australian mother, Kathleen Folbigg, raises important questions for scientists, the medical profession and judicial systems around the world about the use of comprehensive genetic testing in criminal trials involving unexplained infant deaths.

For the first time since her release, Kathleen will be in the UK joined by key members of the team who helped overturn her convictions, alongside legal and medical experts.

This symposium, hosted by the Francis Crick Institute, will discuss how genomic science could aid the search for truth in these tragic cases and what changes might be needed for this type of expert evidence to get a fair hearing and help others falsely accused.

Join Kathleen Folbigg and world leading experts as they discuss the case for 'Justice by Genomics'.

The meeting starts at 10:15 with an introduction from Sir Paul Nurse, CEO of the Francis Crick Institute followed by a day of talks and discussion with leading scientists, lawyers and medics, many of whom were involved in the Folbigg case.

The evening event starts at 18:15 and will feature Kathleen Folbigg and her close friend and advocate Tracy Chapman in conversation with The Times journalist Rachel Sylvester, followed by an expert panel discussion.

Tickets are free and can be booked for the full day and evening event, daytime only, or for the evening public panel event.

This symposium is hosted by the Francis Crick Institute with support from LifeArc, the Royal Society, the Australian Academy of Science, the Yates Foundation and the Fundación Ramón Areces.

Our Expert Speakers

Anna Maria Arabia: Chief Executive -Australian Academy of Science
Professor Todor Arsov: Goce Delcev University, Macedonia
Professor Matthew Cook: University of Cambridge,UK
Professor Emma Cunliffe: Peter A Allard School of Law, University of British Columbia
Professor Peter Fleming: University of Bristol,UK
Dr Joanna Garstang: University of Birmingham,UK
Dr Helen Hayward Brown: NSW, Australia
Michael Nott : Lawyer,NSW, Australia
Professor Mette Nyegaard: Aalborg University, Denmark
Professor Michael Toft Overgaard : Aalborg University, Denmark
Rhanee Rego : Newcastle University, Australia
Nikki Speed: CEO and Co-Founder SUDC UK
Professor Carola Vinuesa - The Francis Crick Institute,UK
David Wallace: Senior Legal Counsel Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Australia.

Co-organisers : Professor Matthew Cook and Professor Carola Vinuesa

The daytime meeting is not suitable for under 18's- we advise a minimum of graduate-level biological and/or legal knowledge to attend and fully engage with the content. The evening panel discussion is aimed at the interested public and students from year 13 and beyond.

Thanks to our supporters :Australian Academy of Science, Fundación Ramón Areces , and The Royal Society.

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