Technology
Workshop: Developing a Professional Register for the Life Sciences Industry Workforce
CONTACT USNHS England has been working closely with industry to develop an independently accredited national register for life science industry representatives. NHS trusts in England are being invited to send a representative who will be leading on the implementation of this within their organisation to this workshop. The event will focus on how the proposed register […]
Case Study: Genetic Testing Lab Sees 25-Fold Scaleup with New Informatics System
This webinar offers a look at how an advanced genetics laboratory implemented and validated a commercial bioinformatics system to help scale its operations. William Kearns, founder of genetics testing lab AdvaGenix, will share his team's experience as it sought to increase its testing throughput while maintaining high quality standards. After studying the time and cost […]
Clinical Bioinformatics: Unlocking Genomics in Healthcare
This free online course is aimed at current healthcare professionals, who are interested in learning more about the role of clinical bioinformatics and will also be applicable to people with an interest in the application of genomics in healthcare.
Whole Genome Sequencing: Decoding the Language of Life and Health
Online , United KingdomThe free online course is aimed at healthcare professionals who have limited or no understanding of the sequencing process and the many varied uses of whole genome sequencing. Science undergraduates and non-specialists who want to learn more about sequencing and genomic medicine are also very welcome.
Webinar: Validation and Internal QC of Clinical NGS to Support an Accredited Diagnostic Workflow
Speaker: Dr. Kevin Balbi Head of Bioinformatics Sarah Cannon Molecular Diagnostics In this webinar, Kevin Balbi, head of bioinformatics at Sarah Cannon Molecular Diagnostics, will discuss the validation of targeted sequencing panels on the Ion Torrent platform using Horizon Discovery’s Tru-Q controls. He will also discuss how those controls are being used for ongoing […]
Webinar: Bioinformatics Basics: Variant Calling Using High-Throughput Sequencing Data
High-throughput (or, next-generation) sequencing data analysis requires a specialized biological and computational skillset. Scientists are required to work with large and complex files, program pipelines, use powerful computer hardware, and interpret results in a statistical context. While some analytical frameworks can be quite involved, several core steps are repeated among analyses. This webinar will describe […]
Webinar: Utilization of Multiple Molecular Testing Methodologies to Aid in Lung Cancer Patient Management
In the last few years several molecular testing methodologies — such as immunohistochemistry, PCR, and sequencing — have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to aid in the management of patients with lung cancer. In this webinar you’ll learn how these very different technologies serve specific needs and how creating a testing […]
Genomic Technologies in Clinical Diagnostics: Next Generation Sequencing
Genomic Technologies in Clinical Diagnostics: Next Generation Sequencing Understand new and established genomic sequencing technologies, and how to apply them in clinical practice. Join this free online course here! Why join the course? Powerful new technologies have been driving forward immense and exciting changes in clinical practice. The days of peering down the microscope to […]