Join us in-person or online for a day of engaging discussions, networking and learning as we celebrate the 20th year of Generation Scotland. The symposium will bring together founding, past and current researchers, supporters as well as Generation Scotland volunteers from across Scotland. Prominent researchers who have collaborated with Generation Scotland will share findings, look back at what has been accomplished, and forward to the future of Generation Scotland. The event will highlight our recent recruitment efforts and celebrate the contribution of our volunteers. Tuesday 26th August 2025, 10:00-16:00, Playfair Library, Edinburgh Registration is OPEN for the Generation Scotland Symposium 2025 To register, please visit our Eventbrite page.Presenters will include:Professor Cathie Sudlow, Director, Usher Institute, Director, UKRI Adolescent Health Study (AHS)Professor Andrew Morris, Director, Health Data Research UKProfessor Roger Halliday, Chief Executive Officer, Research Data ScotlandSee Eventbrite for a full list of speakers and bios. Symposium Agenda 9:30 REGISTRATION10:00 INTRODUCTIONProfessor Dame Anna Dominiczak 10:15 SESSION 1 | EARLY DAYS OF GENERATION SCOTLAND AND BREAKTHROUGHS PART 1 | CHAIR: Professor Dame Anna Dominiczak Professor David Porteous: The Early History of the Cohort Professor Riccardo Marioni: Generation Scotland and OmicsQ & A Session: Chaired by Professor Dame Anna Dominiczak 11:10 COFFEE AND NETWORKING PART 2 | CHAIR: Professor Roger HallidayProfessor Heather Whalley: Recruitment to NextGenScotParticipant Panel: Chair: Professor Blair SmithA panel discussion featuring four dedicated participants from the Generation Scotland study. This session will delve into the personal experiences and motivations of those who joined Generation Scotland’s mission to advance mental and physical health research. 12:35 LUNCH AND POSTER SESSION 13:35 SESSION 2 | GENERATION SCOTLAND RESEARCH CHAIR: Professor Riccardo MarioniXueyi Shen: Inflammation (int the context of depression)Professor Naveed Sattar: Troponin and heart diseaseProfessor Nic Timpson: Longitudinal population studies – jewels in the crown for UK science and the target for Population Research UK 14:20 COFFEE AND NETWORKING 14:50 SESSION 3 | OPPORTUNITIES IN THE HEALTH DATA LANDSCAPE CHAIR: Professor Andrew MorrisProfessor Andrew McIntosh: Generation Scotland’s contribution to better Mental HealthProfessor Cathie Sudlow: Scotland’s place in the landscapePanel Discussion: Chair: Professor Andrew Morris Symposium speakers will explore the pivotal contributions of Generation Scotland to the global health research landscape. The panel will focus on Scotland's strategic position in advancing genetic and mental health research.15:50 CLOSING REMARKS 16:00 DRINKS RECEPTIONPlease note: the speakers may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. This article was published on 2025-05-15