WntUK 2026 – Connecting the UK Wnt Community
Welcome to WntUK 2026
WntUK is the national hub for scientists in the UK dedicated to the study of Wnt signalling—a fundamental pathway in development, tissue homeostasis, and disease. As the UK’s only meeting focused exclusively on Wnt signalling, WntUK fosters a vibrant, interdisciplinary community, promoting collaboration, knowledge exchange, and professional development across all career stages.
Overview
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Programme
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Venue
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Overview
In November 2026, we are proud to host two interconnected events in Glasgow:
WntUK Early Career Researcher (ECR) Day – Monday 16th November, at the ARC
The inaugural WntUK ECR Day provides a focused, interactive environment for postgraduate students and postdoctoral researchers. Designed to empower early career scientists, the day offers a welcoming space to present work, receive feedback, ask questions, and build lasting professional connections.
The programme features scientific talks, poster sessions, career development workshops, a moderated panel with senior Wnt researchers, and informal networking – fostering visibility, mentorship, and integration across the UK Wnt community.
Together, these elements promote visibility, mentorship, and integration within the UK Wnt community.
Please note: Attendance is limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Submit an Abstract for ECR Day → Showcase your research and be part of the scientific programme.
Apply for ECR Travel Grants → Receive up to £250 to support attendance.
WntUK Annual Meeting – Tuesday 17th November, at the CRUK Scotland Institute
The WntUK Annual Meeting unites researchers across basic, translational, and clinical Wnt biology. The programme features invited talks from leading experts, short talks and posters from submitted abstracts, dedicated discussion sessions, and social events. As the UK’s only meeting focused exclusively on Wnt signalling, WntUK fosters a vibrant, interdisciplinary community, promoting collaboration, knowledge exchange, and networking across all career stages. The meeting also includes an ECR Invited Speaker Slot, giving emerging researchers a spotlight to showcase their work to the full community.
Submit an Abstract for the Main Meeting → Share your latest findings with the UK Wnt community.
Submit for the ECR Invited Speaker Slot → Apply for a special opportunity to present at the main meeting.
Speakers
Confirmed speakers @WntUK ECR Day
Prof Jean-Paul Vincent, The Francis Crick Institute
Prof Julia Cordero, University of Glasgow
Dr Rhys Morgan, University of Sussex
Dr Beatriz Salvador Barbero, Barts Cancer Institute
Confirmed speakers @WntUK Annual Meeting
Prof Jean-Paul Vincent, The Francis Crick Institute
Dr Annie Baker, The Institute of Cancer Research
Dr Josephine Bageritz, Centre of Organismal Studies, Heildelberg
Dr Melissa Gammons, University of Cambridge
Prof Ingrid Lohmann, University of Heidelberg
Dr Michael Ranes, University of Oxford
Dr Alexander Raven, University of Glasgow
Dr Beatriz Salvador Barbero, Barts Cancer Institute
Scientific Programme
The current programme can be found below and is subject to change.
WntUK ECR Day – 16 November 2026
| 09:30 – 10:00 | Registration, Coffee & Informal Networking |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Welcome to WntUK ECR Day & Ice-Breaker Activity |
SCIENTIFIC SESSION 1 |
ECR Short Talks |
| 10:30 – 11:15 |
Selected Talks |
11:15 – 11:45 |
Refreshment Break & Poster Session |
| 11:50 – 12:00 | Sponsor Technology Spotlight 1 |
SCIENTIFIC SESSION 2 |
ECR Short Talks |
| 12:00 – 12:45 | Selected Talks |
12:45 – 13:45 |
Lunch & Networking |
| 13:45 – 13:55 | Sponsor Technology Spotlight 2 |
SCIENTIFIC SESSION 3 |
ECR Short Talks |
| 13:55 – 14:40 | Selected Talks |
CAREER SESSION |
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| 15:15 – 16:00 | Career Talk – Invited Speaker(s) |
| 16:00 – 16:40 | Career Q&A / Panel Discussion |
| 16:40 – 17:00 | Closing Remarks, Prize Announcements & Final Reflections |
| 18:00 | Travel to Social Event |
21:00 |
Social |
| 21:30 | Travel Back to City Centre |
WntUK Main Meeting – 17 November 2026
The Robertson Trust Lecture Theatre, CRUK Scotland Institute
| 08:45 – 09:30 | Registration |
| 09:30 – 09:45 | Opening Remarks – Owen Sansom, CRUK Scotland Institute |
SESSION 1 |
Mechanistic and Structural Biology |
| 09:45 – 10:45 |
Invited Speaker: Michael Ranes, University of Oxford Speaker 1 |
| 10:45 – 10:50 | Sponsor Technology Spotlight 1 |
10:50 – 11:20 |
Refreshment Break and Poster Session |
SESSION 2 |
Wnt in Developmental Biology |
| 11:20 – 12:20 |
Invited Speaker: Ingrid Lohmann, University of Heidelberg Speaker 1 |
12:20 – 13:20 |
Lunch & Networking |
SESSION 3 |
Wnt Signalling in Disease |
| 13:20 – 14:20 |
Invited Speaker: Melissa Gammons, University of Cambridge Speaker 1 |
SESSION 4 |
Wnt in Cancer |
| 14:25 – 15:25 |
Invited Speaker: Annie Baker, The Institute of Cancer Research Speaker 1 |
| 15:25 – 15:30 | Sponsor Technology Spotlight 2 |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Refreshment Break & Poster Session |
SESSION 5 |
Emerging Leaders in Wnt Research |
| 16:00 – 16:30 | Invited ECR Speaker |
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16:30 – 17:00 |
Future Leaders: New Lab / New Ideas / New ToolsAlex Raven, University of Glasgow Beatriz Salvador, Barts Cancer Institute Josephine Bageritz, Centre of Organismal Studies, Heidelberg |
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17:05 – 18:05 |
Keynote LectureJohn Paul Vincent, Francis Crick Institute Sponsored by Disease Models & Mechanisms |
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18:05 – 18:15 |
Best Speaker and Poster Prize Announcements, Closing Remarks |
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18:15 – 19:15 |
Canapes & Networking Reception |
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19:15 – 21:00 |
Dinner |
Register
Registration is now closed. If you have any questions, please contact wntukglasgow@crukscotlandinstitute.ac.uk
Cancellation policy
Notification of cancellations must be made by email no later than Monday 3rd August to receive a full refund. No refunds can be issued after this date.
Photography
Photography will take place at this event for CRUK SI promotional and archival purposes. This may include newsletters, publications, marketing emails, webpages, and social media.
If you do not wish to be featured, please email: conference@crukscotlandinstitute.ac.uk or speak to a member of staff at reception.
Code of Conduct
Click here to view CRUK Scotland Institute’s code of conduct.
Sponsors & Support
Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute
WntUK
The Company of Biologists
Society for Experimental Biology
Venue
ECR Day: The Advanced Research Centre (ARC)
11 Chapel Lane
University of Glasgow
G11 6EW
How to get here
Main Meeting: Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute (formerly the Beatson Institute)
Garscube Estate
Switchback Road
Bearsden
Glasgow G61 1BD
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Travel
By air
Glasgow International Airport is more convenient than Prestwick. It will take approximately 20 minutes to the Institute by taxi. Further information can be found directly via Glasgow Airport and Edinburgh Airport websites.
By bus or train
Download the West Coast Motors app to access all bus timetables.
Take the train to Westerton station if travelling from Glasgow Queen Street or Glasgow Central station. It is 10-15 minutes on foot to/from the Institute.
By car
Car parking is available at the Institute and subject to availability at a flat rate charge of £9 per day or £4.50 per half day. Booking is required in advance of attending. Taxi contacts
1st Taxis: +44 (0)141 956 3333
Glasgow Taxis: +44 (0)141 429 7070
Full information on how to find us can be found on our website.