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ABRF 2024 Annual Meeting

April 21, 2024 - April 24, 2024

The 2024 Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities (ABRF) Annual Meeting, Preparing Today’s Cores for Tomorrow’s Needs, April 21-24, 2024, will take place at the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Meeting will bring together scientific leaders to commemorate past, present, and future impacts of science on our lives as we band together to make a collective difference in this increasingly global society.

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PacBio PRISM 2024

April 23, 2024 - June 12, 2024

Introducing PacBio PRISM 2024, designed to cast a full spectrum of light on the boundless possibilities in genomics. This event is your global portal to eye-opening discussions guided by luminaries in genomics. It’s a new gateway to immersive workshops, a place to hear presentations that will share stories about groundbreaking projects, and an opportunity to network with colleagues so that you can connect the dots between data and insights.

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AAV Capsid discovery and design – Novel sequencing approaches

May 01, 2024

Americas/Europe broadcast: Wednesday, May 1, 9 AM PDT | 12 PM EDT | 5 PM BST

HiFi sequencing emerges as a critical technology in this quest, offering exceptional accuracy in sequencing the full-length AAV capsid gene. This capability is crucial for enabling whole-capsid engineering, thereby enhancing the potential safety and efficacy of gene therapy products. Our webinar will explore these innovative sequencing approaches, shedding light on their transformative potential in AAV capsid design. Join us and embrace the future with HiFi sequencing, offering game-changing accuracy and visibility essential for groundbreaking gene therapy research.

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Understanding full-length single-cell RNA-seq of immune cells in cardiovascular diseases

May 02, 2024

Europe broadcast: Thursday, May 2 | 4:00 PM CEST
Americas broadcast: Thursday, May 2 | 9:00 AM PDT

Full-length isoform sequencing enables you to robustly identify new isoforms and study isoform dynamics in single-cell populations. Find out how concatenating isoforms can deliver a 16-fold throughput increase compared to un-concatenated libraries – without losing accuracy or full-length isoform information.

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APHL 2024 Annual Meeting

May 06, 2024 - May 09, 2024

The Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) 2024 Annual Conference will be held May 6-9, 2024, in Milwaukee, WI. The conference is an in-person only event for the public health laboratory community, bringing together leaders, scientists, influencers and partners to share issues, trends and best practices driving laboratory science and public health today. Select sessions will be recorded and available for on-demand access after the conference.

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ASGCT 2024 Annual Meeting

May 07, 2024 - May 11, 2024

The American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy (ASGCT) is the primary membership organization for scientists, physicians, professionals, and patient advocates involved in gene and cell therapy. Our mission is to advance knowledge, awareness, and education leading to discovery and clinical application of gene and cell therapies to alleviate disease—we do that by serving as a catalyst to transform medicine by advancing gene and cell therapies to benefit patients and society.

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Comprehensive variant detection in pediatric leukemia research with accurate long-read whole genome sequencing

May 08, 2024 - May 09, 2024

Americas/Europe broadcast: Wednesday, May 8, 8:00 AM PDT | 4:00 PM BST
Asia-Pacific broadcast: Thursday, May 9, 11:00 AM SGT

Accurate long-read sequencing from PacBio (HiFi sequencing) offers whole-genome and transcriptome sequencing for the detection of DNA and RNA variants, including methylation. In this webinar you will hear about how HiFi sequencing enabled the detection of variants in pediatric leukemia samples that were missed by other technologies, bringing us a step closer to the promise of a single comprehensive assay.

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Swiss Society of Medical Genetics (SSMG)

May 16, 2024 - May 17, 2024

The Swiss Society of Medical Genetics Annual Meeting is taking place from May 16 and 17, 2024 at Bern University Hospital. The meeting offers top-level medical education, an excellent platform for young talents and the opportunity to meet a mainstream target group and to build a professional network.

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Characterizing C9ORF72 repeat expansions and transcripts using HiFi sequencing

May 22, 2024 - May 23, 2024

Americas/Europe broadcast: Wednesday, May 22, 8:00 AM PDT | 11:00 AM EDT | 4:00 PM BST
Asia-Pacific broadcast: Thursday, May 23, 11:00 AM SGT

HiFi sequencing’s precision and comprehensive coverage make it an invaluable tool in the genetic researcher’s arsenal. The PureTarget repeat expansion panel, with its tailored approach to sequencing regions known for repeat expansions, and the Kinnex kit, dedicated to uncovering the spectrum of transcriptomic diversity, represent the forefront of these efforts. Together, they offer a synergistic solution that enables researchers to explore the genetic and epigenetic intricacies of neurodegenerative diseases with unprecedented clarity.

This webinar aims to dive deep into these technologies, showcasing their potential to revolutionize our understanding and treatment of complex genetic conditions.

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29th Annual Meeting of the RNA Society

May 28, 2024 - June 02, 2024

The 29th Annual International Conference of the RNA Society will be an in-person meeting at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) in Edinburgh, Scotland, beginning May 28 until June 2, 2024. This meeting brings together an ever-growing community of researchers and experts in the field of RNA research, from RNA processing and transport to RNA in disease and therapeutics.

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ESHG 2024

June 01, 2024 - June 04, 2024

The 57th annual European Human Genetics Conference will take place in Berlin, Germany from June 1 to June 4, 2024.

The ESHG conference provides a platform for the dissemination of the most recent advancements in the field of human genetics, both scientifically and technologically. It also fosters the education of the upcoming generation of human geneticists.

The conference is a unique opportunity to meet, share results, build scientific projects and collaborations and get inspired, whatever your professional background in human genetics. The meeting will also allow to make direct contact with exhibitors, presenting their new product portfolio and offering practical demonstration.

The field of human genetics is evolving extremely fast and the ESHG conference is a major professional and scientific event, that you do not want to miss.

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ASM Microbe 2024

June 13, 2024 - June 17, 2024

As the world’s largest microbial sciences conference, ASM Microbe is the best place to showcase your research, engage with global leaders and forge new connections with scientists, researchers and educators, just like you. Dive deep into groundbreaking discoveries across 8 scientific tracks and tailor your experience with our unique meeting-within-a-meeting format. Whether you immerse yourself in the broader conference or focus on your specialty, an unparalleled experience awaits!

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Norwich Single-Cell Symposium

June 26, 2024 - June 27, 2024

Single-cell genomic technologies continue to develop at pace, generating new insights into cellular diversity within living systems. This event aims to bring together researchers who are curious about applying single-cell technologies with those who are experts working at the forefront of the field and across a wide range of species. Now in its 7th year, and extended to a two-day event, the Norwich Single-Cell Symposium at Earlham Institute covers single-cell genomics technologies and their application in microbial, plant, animal and human health and disease. The event is taking place on 26-27th June.

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Annual Meeting NVHG 2024

September 19, 2024 - September 20, 2024

As every year, the NVHG organizes a conference for all Dutch geneticists to connect, share knowledge, collaborate, and network. The conference aims to provide the latest genetics and genomics advancements, from basic to translational research from within and outside of the Netherlands. The event will take place on 19 – 20th September 2024 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

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ASHG 2024 Annual Meeting

November 05, 2024 - November 09, 2024

We are excited to bring the ASHG 2024 Annual Meeting to Denver, Colorado, from November 5-9. Over the course of 5 days, the meeting will cover a broad spectrum of topics including new technologies, applications, and research to showcase the most compelling genetics and genomics science of the year. It is a perfect place to present or learn about cutting-edge research findings while uncovering new insights as we continue to advance the field. In the below video, hear ASHG Incoming Program Committee Chair, Beth Sullivan, PhD, highlight what she is excited about for 2024. We hope to see you there!

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