UGent Nanopore Community Seminar: long-reads, talks, and workshops
Target audience
Both beginners and advanced level users in longread sequencing technology
Organizing and scientific committee
Koen Deserranno,Fac. Farmaceutische wetenschappen
Pieter Asselman, Fac. Wetenschappen
Prof.Dr Annemieke Verbeken & Prof. Dr. Filip Van Nieuwerburgh (Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology – NXTGNT sequencing core)
Abstract
This one-day seminar, organized with the support of the Flemish Government and Doctoral Schools, offers a full-day cursus focussed on the technology, applications, and data-analysis of long-read Nanopore sequencing. This seminar is tailored to both beginners and more experienced users. Long-read sequencing, of which Oxford Nanopore Technologies sequencing is one of the pioneers, was pronounced ‘Method of the Year’ by Nature in 2022. Participants will engage with keynote speakers and hands-on wet lab or data analysis, exploring distinct topics in dedicated workgroups. This seminar provides an open, collaborative environment designed to enhance understanding and practical skills in nanopore sequencing technology.
By the end of this workshop, participants will have expanded their knowledge of nanopore sequencing, gaining insights into the potential of long-read sequencing technologies. They will have the opportunity to connect with the broader UGent nanopore community, engaging in valuable networking with peers and experts. Attendees will learn from keynote speakers and previous case stories, exploring diverse applications of the technology. Through hands-on sessions, participants will gain practical experience in both wet lab as data-analysis, offering an accessible entry point into the world of nanopore sequencing for both new and advanced users.
This course is highly relevant for PhD students because it provides an accessible introduction to a cutting-edge technology, nanopore sequencing, which is increasingly important in (epi)genomics and transcriptomics research. Also more experienced users of Nanopore sequencing are welcome on this seminar.
Objectives
By the end of this workshop, participants will have expanded their knowledge of nanopore sequencing, gaining insights into the potential of long-read sequencing technologies. They will have the opportunity to connect with the broader UGent nanopore community, engaging in valuable networking with peers and experts. Attendees will learn from keynote speakers and previous case stories, exploring diverse applications of the technology. Through hands-on sessions, participants will gain practical experience in both wet lab as data-analysis, offering an accessible entry point into the world of nanopore sequencing for both new and advanced users.
This course is highly relevant for PhD students because it provides an accessible introduction to a cutting-edge technology, nanopore sequencing, which is increasingly important in (epi)genomics and transcriptomics research. Also more experienced users of Nanopore sequencing are welcome on this seminar.
Dates and venue
December 18th 2024, 9h – 18h
Campus Heymans, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ottergemsesteenweg 460, Gent.
Registration
- Follow this link for the registration and waiting list. When registering for a workshop in the afternoon, you automatically register for the lectures in the morning.
- Cancellation of your registration can only be performed by sending an email to doctoralschools@ugent.be.
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The no show policy applies.
Registration fee
Free of charge for Doctoral School members.
Number of participants
Maximum
Language
English
Training method
presentations by key-note speakers and doctoral researchers (3h), practical exercises (4h), discussion (1h)
Evaluation method
After successful participation, the Doctoral School Office will add t
his course to your curriculum of the Doctoral Training Programme in Oasis. Please note that this can take up to one to two months after completion of the course.
