GENEPICA attended the Public Policy Projects Breakfast exploring the role of genomics research in supporting the UK’s growth strategy and its ambition to become a global life sciences leader. The event brought together experts including Professor Matt Brown, Chief Scientific Officer of Genomics England, and Stephen Dorrell, Chair of Public Policy Projects, to discuss the opportunities created by Genomics England’s unique genomic dataset, alongside the challenges and barriers that must be addressed to advance genomics research. The discussion offered valuable perspectives on how large-scale genomic data, research infrastructure, and effective policy can work together to accelerate scientific discovery and strengthen the integration of genomics into healthcare and the wider life sciences ecosystem.