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About ICG-20
Dear colleagues and friends around the globe, the 20th Annual Meeting of the International Conference on Genomics Wuhan (ICG-20 Wuhan) will be held in Wuhan, China, from March 22 to 23, 2025, under the theme “Omics and AI in Biodiversity”.
The ICG-20 Wuhan will continue to uphold the spirit of the Human Genome Project (HGP) - "Owned by All, Done by All, Shared by All", advocating for global and human-wide sharing, especially promoting international cooperation among developing countries.
In recent years, rapid advances of omics and AI technologies have provided powerful tools and innovative ideas that are revolutionizing the ways of life digitization, biodiversity conservation, agricultural breeding, and exploration of biodiversity genetic resources.
As the first conference of the ICG-20 this year, ICG-20 Wuhan will bring together leading experts and scholars from around the world to share the latest findings and inspired ideas about the application of cutting-edge omics & AI technologies in areas such as evolutionary biology, extreme climate and endangered species conservation, soil and agriculture, biodiversity genetic resource mining, ecological monitoring, etc.
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ICG-20 Wuhan
Venue：Hilton Wuhan Optics Valley, 9 Chunhe Road, East Lake High-Tech Development Zone, Wuhan, Hubei, China
Mar, 21, 2025
Registration
Mar, 22, 2025
Academic conference
8:30-9:00
Opening Ceremony
9:00-10:30
Session 1: Unlocking Evolution and Adaptation in Omics Era
Ying Gu, Deputy Director of BGI-Research, Chief Executive Officer of BGI-Cell
9:30-10:00
Epigenomics in Evolution and Conservation
Fuwen Wei, Academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences, The President of Jiangxi Agricultural University
Fuwen Wei, Academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences, The President of Jiangxi Agricultural University
10:00-10:30
A Glimpse into The Future: Omics Provides Insight to Rapid Evolution Under Environmental Change
Arthur Georges, Academician of the Australian Academy of Sciences, Distinguished Professor at the University of Canberra
Arthur Georges, Academician of the Australian Academy of Sciences, Distinguished Professor at the University of Canberra
9:00-9:30
The Mechanisms of Sperm Transfer and Fertilization in Angiosperms
Weicai Yang, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Senior Researcher at the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Weicai Yang, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Senior Researcher at the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
10:30-10:45
Coffee Break
10:45-12:15
Session 2: Cutting-edge Omics & AI Technologies in Development and Biodiversity
Qiye Li, Senior Researcher and Executive Director of the Digital Earth Research Institute, BGI-Research
10:45-11:15
DCS Omics and Al in Biodiversity
Xun Xu, Executive Director of BGI Group，Director of BGI-Research
Xun Xu, Executive Director of BGI Group，Director of BGI-Research
11:15-11:30
Somatic Mutations and Monogenic Diseases
Qing Zhou, Professor, Life Sciences Institute, Zhejiang University
Qing Zhou, Professor, Life Sciences Institute, Zhejiang University
11:30-11:45
Cell Lineage Specification During Early Plant Embryogenesis
Xuemei Zhou, Associate Professor, School of Life Sciences, South-Central Minzu University
Xuemei Zhou, Associate Professor, School of Life Sciences, South-Central Minzu University
11:45-12:00
Transcript Diversity during Zebrafish Early embryonic Development by scCyclone-SEQ
Liang Chen, Senior Researcher, BGI Research
Liang Chen, Senior Researcher, BGI Research
12:00-12:15
Spateo: Modeling Virtual Embryos with Spatial Omics Data
Yinqi Bai, Senior Researcher, BGI-Research
Yinqi Bai, Senior Researcher, BGI-Research
12:15-14:00
Lunch & Young Scholar Enpowerment Program & Poster Exhibition
14:00-16:00
Session 3: Genome Evolution and Biodiversity
Yang Zhou, Senior Researcher，BGI-Research
14:00-14:30
Decipher Important Animal Traits with Evolutionary Genomics
Wen Wang, Professor, College of Ecological Environment, Northwestern Polytechnical University
Wen Wang, Professor, College of Ecological Environment, Northwestern Polytechnical University
14:30-15:00
Deciphering the Molecular Regulatory Mechanisms of Vertebrate Phenotypic Plasticity and Trait Stability on the Tree of Life
Shunping He, Professor，Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Shunping He, Professor，Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
15:00-15:30
Plant Cashmere of Calotropis gigantea: The Revolution of New Textile Materials and Future Life - An Interdisciplinary Research from the Perspectives of Multi-omics Technology and Circular Economy
Jianchu Xu, Professor, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Jianchu Xu, Professor, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences
15:30-15:45
Horizontal Gene Transfer, Genomic Complexity, and Evolution of Biological Diversity
Michael Melkonian, Senior Scientist, Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research
Michael Melkonian, Senior Scientist, Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research
15:45-16:00
Whole Genome Duplication Facilitates Anhydrobiosis in the Fungal-feeding Nematode Aphelenchus Avenae
Wensui Luo, Professor, Institute of Future Agriculture, Northwest A&F University
Wensui Luo, Professor, Institute of Future Agriculture, Northwest A&F University
16:00-16:20
Coffee Break
16:20-18:05
Session 4: Omics and AI to Safeguard Biodiversity
Alice Hughes, Associate professor, School of Biological Sciences,the University of HongKong
16:20-16:50
Plant Diversity and Conservation in Southeast Africa
Qingfeng Wang, Director, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Qingfeng Wang, Director, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences
16:50-17:05
The Genetic Diversity and Conservation of the Eastern Honeybee
Shanlin Liu, Professor, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Shanlin Liu, Professor, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
17:05-17:20
Co-Evolution of Fungus-Farming Ants: Lessons for Biodiversity and Sustainability
Ernesto Gomez, MYP, IGCSE Science teacher, ISA Wuhan School
Ernesto Gomez, MYP, IGCSE Science teacher, ISA Wuhan School
17:20-17:35
Using new tools to provide new insights for biodiversity monitoring
Alice Hughes, Associate Professor, School of Biological Sciences,the University of HongKong
Alice Hughes, Associate Professor, School of Biological Sciences,the University of HongKong
17:35-17:50
Integrating AI with the Five Domains Model: A Vision for Yangtze Finless Porpoise Welfare.
Sara Platto, Professor, College of Life Sciences, Jianghan University
Sara Platto, Professor, College of Life Sciences, Jianghan University
17:50-18:05
Research on the Conservation Genomics of Giant Pandas
Huizhong Fan, Assistant Professor, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Huizhong Fan, Assistant Professor, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
18:05-20:30
Dinner Party
Mar, 23, 2025
Academic conference
8:25-8:30
Opening
Fred Dubbe, Co - Chair of ICG's International Advisory Committee, International Working Expert Advisor of China Green Development Association
8:30-10:15
Session 5 : From Global Genomes to Innovations in Biodiversity
Hanbo Li, Senior Researcher, Chief Scientist of BGI-Research
8:30-9:00
The Earth BioGenome Project in the Year of the Snake
Harris Lewin, Member of the National Academy of Sciences (USA), Distinguished Professor Emeritus, UC Davis College of Biological Sciences
Harris Lewin, Member of the National Academy of Sciences (USA), Distinguished Professor Emeritus, UC Davis College of Biological Sciences
9:00-9:30
双三倍体银鲫基因组解析与育种生物技术创新
Jianfang Gui, Academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Professor, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Jianfang Gui, Academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Professor, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
10:00-10:15
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Wei Miao, Professor, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Wei Miao, Professor, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
10:00-10:15
Developmental History and Trait Identification Analysis of Moso Bamboo Genome
Hansheng Zhao, Professor, International Centre for Bamboo and Rattan
Hansheng Zhao, Professor, International Centre for Bamboo and Rattan
10:15-10:30
Coffee Break
10:30-12:15
Session 6 : Microbial Dark Matter: from Discovery to Applications
Yiran Dong, Professor, School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan)
10:30-11:00
Microbial Diversity and Metagenomic Studies
Xiaodong Su, Distinguished Professor of the Yangtze River Scholars Program at the College of Life Sciences, Peking University
Xiaodong Su, Distinguished Professor of the Yangtze River Scholars Program at the College of Life Sciences, Peking University
11:00-11:15
Deep subsurface microorganisms
Yiran Dong, Professor , School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan)
Yiran Dong, Professor , School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan)
11:15-11:30
Deep-sea Hydrothermal Microorganisms Drive Element Cycling and Metagenomic Tools for Prokaryote and Virus Research
Zhichao Zhou, Distinguished Professor, Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University
Zhichao Zhou, Distinguished Professor, Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University
11:30-11:45
Diversity and Function of Microbiomes in Extreme Environments
Chao Jiang, Principal Investigator, Institute of Life Sciences, Zhejiang University
Chao Jiang, Principal Investigator, Institute of Life Sciences, Zhejiang University
11:45-12:00
The Hidden Microbial Hotspot: Diversity and Dynamics of in situ Diet and Symbiont Associated with Marine Copepods
Yunyun Zhuang, Professor, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China
Yunyun Zhuang, Professor, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China
12:00-12:15
Marine Social Microbiome: The Microdiversity Insights from a Local Population of Sponges
Lu Fan, Assistant Professor, Department of Marine and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology
Lu Fan, Assistant Professor, Department of Marine and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology
12:15-14:00
Lunch & Poster Exhibition
14:00-15:30
Session 7 : Germplasm Innovation and Agriculture
Tong Wei, Senior Researcher, Chief Scientist of BGI-Research
14:00-14:30
Genomic Breeding of Green Nutritious Super Rice
Qifa Zhang, Academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Professor at College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University
Qifa Zhang, Academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Professor at College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University
14:30-15:00
Introduction to the Research on Hybrid Foxtail Millet
Zhihai Zhao, Chief Expert at the Zhangjiakou Academy of Agricultural Sciences
Zhihai Zhao, Chief Expert at the Zhangjiakou Academy of Agricultural Sciences
15:00-15:15
The Genome of Lilies Provide Insights into the Evolution of Flowering Plants
Liangsheng Zhang, Professor, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Director of the Institute of Landscape Architecture
Liangsheng Zhang, Professor, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Director of the Institute of Landscape Architecture
15:15-15:30
Advancing Soil and Agriculture Research through Omics and AI in Biodiversity: A Focus on Global and Gambian Perspectives
Lamin K. M. Fatty, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University of the Gambia
Lamin K. M. Fatty, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University of the Gambia
15:30-15:50
Coffee Break
15:50-17:35
Session 8 : AI, Genomics, and Equity in Biodiversity Stewardship
Tao Wan Professor, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences
15:50-16:20
AI Technologies in Borderless Collaborations to Promote Biodiversity and Equity of Health Provision
James Crabbe, Professor, Oxford University, Supernumerary Fellow of Wolfson College, Oxford University
James Crabbe, Professor, Oxford University, Supernumerary Fellow of Wolfson College, Oxford University
16:20-16:50
Marine Biodiversity of Qatar
John MK Wong, Executive Director, Regional Whale Shark Conservation Center (Qatar)
John MK Wong, Executive Director, Regional Whale Shark Conservation Center (Qatar)
16:50-17:05
Artificial Intelligence Ethics and Global Governance
Miltos Ladikas, Senior Researcher, Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Miltos Ladikas, Senior Researcher, Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
17:05-17:20
Conservation Genomics Research on Chinese Tigers
Tianming Lan, Professor, College of Wildlife and Nature Reserve, Northeast Forestry University
Tianming Lan, Professor, College of Wildlife and Nature Reserve, Northeast Forestry University
17:20-17:35
The Genomic Conservation Study of Endangered Species in Africa
Tao Wan, Professor, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Tao Wan, Professor, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences
17:35-18:00
The Best Poster Prizes Final Remarks
SPEAKERS
Yanqi Bai
Senior Researcher, Chief Scientist of BGI-Research
Lars Bolund
Sir Of the Order of the Royal Flag of Denmark, Honorary Professor of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
James CRABBE
Professor, Oxford University, Supernumerary Fellow of Wolfson College, Oxford University
Liang CHEN
Senior Researcher, Chief Scientist of BGI-Research
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Yiran DONG
Professor, School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan)
Fred Dubbe
Co-chairman of ICG International Advisory Committee, Expert consultant of international work of China Green Development Council pert consultant
Lu FAN
Assistant Professor, Department of Ocean Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology
Huizhong FAN
Assistant Professor, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Lamin K. M. Fatty
Associate Professor in the Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University of the Gambia
Arthur GEORGES
Academician of the Australian Academy of Sciences and Distinguished Professor at the University of Canberra
Ernesto Gomez
MYP, IGCSE Science Teacher, ISA Wuhan School
Ying GU
Deputy Director of BGI-Research, Chief Executive Officer of BGI-Cell
Jianfang GUI
Academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Professor, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Shunping He
Professor，Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Alice Hughes
Associate Professor, Faculty of Science, the University of Hong Kong
Sanwen HUANG
Academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences, President of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences
Chao JIANG
Principal Investigator, Institute of Life Sciences, Zhejiang University
Tianming LAN
Professor, College of Wildlife and Nature Reserve, Northeast Forestry University
Miltos Ladikas
Senior Researcher, Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Harris Lewin
Member of the National Academy of Sciences (USA), Research Professor, Arizona State University
Zhaorong Li
Director of Biocomputing Research, Ali Cloud intelligent flying lab
Qiye LI
Senior Researcher and Director of the Digital Earth Research Institute, BGI-Research
Hanbo LI
Senior Researcher, Chief Scientist of BGI-Research
Zhaoyong LI
Director of Biocomputing Research, Ali Cloud intelligent flying lab
Shanlin LIU
Professor, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Wensui LUO
Professor, Institute of Future Agriculture, Northwest A&F University
Michael Melkonian
Senior Scientist, Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research
Wei Miao
Professor, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Sara Platto
Professor, College of Life Sciences, Jianghan University
Xiaodong SU
Professor, School of Life Sciences, Peking University
Tao WANG
Professor, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Wen WANG
Professor, School of Ecological Environment, Northwestern Polytechnical University
Qingfeng WANG
Director, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Fuwen WEI
Academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences, President of Jiangxi Agricultural University
Tong WEI
Senior Researcher, Chief Scientist of Plant Omics Center at BGI-Research
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John MK Wong
Executive Director, Regional Whale Shark Conservation Center (Qatar)
Linda Wong
Deputy Secretary-General of the China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation
Xun Xu
Executive Director of BGI Group, Director of BGI-Research
Jianchu Xu
Professor, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Huanming YANG
Academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Co-founder of BGl Group
Weicai Yang
Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Senior Researcher at the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Ye Yin
Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of BGI
Hongxiang Zhang
Secretary General of the Chinese Society of Biological Engineering
Liangsheng ZHANG
Professor, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Director of the Institute of Landscape Architecture
Qifa ZHANG
Academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Professor at College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University
Hansheng ZHAO
Professor, International Centre for Bamboo and Rattan
Zhihai Zhao
Chief Expert at the Zhangjiakou Academy of Agricultural Sciences
Qing Zhou
Professor, Life Sciences Institute, Zhejiang University
Yang ZHOU
Senior Researcher, Chief Scientist of BGI-Research
Xuemei Zhou
Associate Professor, School of Life Sciences, South-Central Minzu University
Zhichao Zhou
Distinguished Professor, Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University
Yunyun ZHUANG
Professor, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China
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