Unlock the potential of next-generation sequencing with these on-demand webinars
Next-generation sequencing (NGS) has a broad spectrum of laboratory applications, from life science to drug discovery. It is important to optimize every stage of your NGS workflow to ensure accurate and reliable results.
The below webinars — broadcast in partnership with Agilent Technologies — provide expert insights into optimizing NGS workflows, focusing on critical quality control (QC) measures across various stages, from sample and library preparation to target enrichment and data analysis, ensuring accurate, reproducible results for genomic research and clinical applications.
Register for free, and access the below webinars on demand.
Quality control in long-read sequencing workflows
Is sample integrity assessment essential for long-read seq tech?
Mireia Osuna Lopez, Research Technician at European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), and Dr. Leslie Friedmann, Agilent Technologies, highlight the critical role of stringent QC in long-read sequencing workflows, highlighting how the Agilent Femto Pulse system is used at EMBL’s GeneCore facility to ensure sample integrity, optimize library prep, and maximize sequencing outcomes.
Analyzing HMW DNA size distribution for long- read seq
Abhilasha Cheruku, Product Manager of Genomic Services at Psomagen Inc., and Dr. Leslie Friedmann, Agilent Technologies, share how the Agilent Femto Pulse system revolutionizes genomic DNA quality assessment for NGS workflows and accurately characterizes high molecular weight (HMW) DNA and SMRTbell libraries with minimal sample requirements and faster run times.
QC solutions for special challenges in NGS workflows
Dr. Kyle Luttgeharm and Whitney Pike, Agilent Technologies, outline the use of Agilent's Femto Pulse system and ProSize software for improving long-read sequencing by examining DNA sample molarity, as well as the importance of detecting adapter dimers in NGS libraries for better sequencing quality and improved data analysis.
Quality control in short-read sequencing workflows
Streamlined DNA library prep for robust QC of PCR-free whole genome sequencing (WGS) libraries
Dr. Daniel Teutsch, Senior Field Application Specialist at Quantabio LLC, and Dr. Patrick Schindele, Agilent Technologies, explore the advantages of PCR-free WGS library prep for more accurate mutational analysis and disease diagnostics. This webinar introduces a method using sparQ DNA Prep Kits and the Agilent TapeStation system to ensure precise QC of PCR-free libraries by addressing challenges in library size estimation.
Importance of end-to-end QC processes for RNA biomarker discovery
Cheryl Sesler, Associate Director of Research at Decode Health Inc., and Dr. Annika Dorn, Agilent Technologies, share how next-gen RNA seq enables the discovery of novel candidate biomarkers and addresses reproducibility challenges with a robust QC framework. Discover how the Agilent TapeStation system can be used to ensure reliable QC in RNA-seq workflows and support disease-agnostic biomarker discovery.
Importance of sample QC for downstream sequencing data, scaling sample throughput, and automation
Dr. Carsten Maus, Bioinformatician at DKFZ, and Dr. Rainer Nitsche, Agilent Technologies, discuss the critical role of rigorous QC in NGS workflows, and Henry Shu of Agilent Technologies explores the key factors to consider when scaling up sample throughput in NGS workflows and how automation can help ensure data quality, consistency, and efficiency.
Quality control in specialized sequencing applications and initiatives
Pre-analytical considerations for minimum residual disease (MRD) detection by NGS
Dr. Nafiseh Jafari, Chief Science Officer at nRichDX, Travis Reeder, Vice President of Laboratory Operations & R&D at Strata Oncology, Dr. Scott Tomlins, Co-founder & Chief Medical Officer at Strata Oncology, and Dr. Annika Dorn, Agilent Technologies, share the importance of maximizing cfDNA recovery and purity for liquid biopsy applications, particularly in NGS-based MRD testing.
Optimization and QC of library preparation in bulk and single-cell ATAC sequencing
Dr. Woo-Jin Kim, Research Assistant Professor, School of Dentistry at Seoul National University, and Dr. Patrick Schindele, Agilent Technologies, discuss how to optimize and ensure the QC of assay for transposase-accessible chromatin (ATAC) sequencing library prep for both bulk and single-cell approaches, outlining key factors for improved efficiency and reliability in sequencing outcomes.
The ERGA Initiative for generation of high-quality reference genomes of European species
Dr. Alice Mouton of University of Liege, Dr. Genevieve Diedericks of University of Antwerp, and Dr. Rainer Nitsche of Agilent Technologies explore the European Reference Genome Atlas (ERGA) initiative, its goal to generate high-quality reference genomes for European species, and the use of Agilent TapeStation systems for DNA and RNA QC in Hi-C and RNA-seq library prep.
Simplified sample preparation for targeted NGS
Alicia Burt, Agilent Technologies, shares a simplified, automated targeted NGS workflow using Agilent solutions for sample QC, library prep, and target enrichment to ensure reliable, reproducible results in genomic analysis.
All webinars are free to attend online and participants can request a certificate of attendance, including a learning outcomes summary, for continuing education purposes.
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
