Genome sequencing of model species has yielded important insights into population history, adaptation and speciation. Applying population genomics methods across species with diverse ecologies and evolutionary histories offers great potential, but also can be challenging when applying methods optimised for model species such as humans. 

In this symposium and workshop, we will bring together experienced practitioners in population genomics to highlight both the promise and pitfalls (or lessons learnt). 

The day will begin with a morning of short research presentations from invited speakers to highlight the variety of applications of population genomics in non-model species. Aside from the research outcomes, each presenter has been asked to provide one slide to highlight 'roadblock(s)' experienced and how this was solved (or worked around).

After lunch, we will explore these roadblocks - whether in sequence generation, bioinformatics, or inference - and share possible solutions. One possible outcome is to identify opportunity to develop or extend bioinformatics/inference pipelines for handling population-level sequence data.

You are welcome to join us for the morning presentations, the afternoon discussion, or both.