Novogene Webinar Hub

Time:
Wednesday, 20th May 2021 10 BST/11 CET

Description:

It is estimated that our planet is home to around one trillion microbial species. Only a tiny fraction, around 100,000, have been sequenced. As a microbial researcher, next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies and data analysis methods offer exciting opportunities to advance your research. In this webinar our expert will introduce the sequencing options available, covering microbiome resequencing, de novo genome sequencing, RNA-seq, amplicon sequencing, metagenomics and metatranscriptomics. We will walk you through the workflow and the most commonly used analysis pipeline for each microbial project.

In this beginner’s guide webinar, you will learn:

• Sequencing options to target individual species or a community
• End-to-end workflow from sample extraction to data analysis
• Commonly used analysis pipeline for each type of microbial project

If you are interested in this topic, please watch the recorded video or contact us for more information.

Time:
Wednesday, April 15th 2021

Speaker: Dr Aina Pi Roig

Description:

To mark Novogene Europe receiving ISO 17025 accreditation we cordially invite you to an overview of our Clinical Sequencing Services. We bring the benefits of working with Novogene that researchers have enjoyed over the last few years to the clinical market, with high quality data and short turn-around times, all delivered with expert advice from our friendly team. In this webinar, our clinical expert will guide you through our services to help you achieve the best results for your clinical projects.

• Clinical WES and WGS services
• Clinical Panels (genetic testing, genomic profiling, FFPE RNA-seq)
• Specimen requirements (DNA, blood, saliva, buccal swab)
• Clinical pipeline flow

Join this free webinar and discover how we can help you meet your clinical sequencing goals.

If you are interested in this topic, please watch the recorded video or contact us for more information.

Time:
18th March 2021 10.00 GMT/11.00 CET

Abstract:
Understanding RNA-Seq analysis: A beginner’s guide. 
RNA-Seq (RNA-sequencing or transcriptome sequencing) examines the quantity (quantification) and sequences (isoform identification) of RNA using various sequencing technologies. In this, the follow-up to our ‘A beginner’s guide to RNA-Seq’ webinar, our expert will guide you through the RNA-Seq data analysis process.
Without a background in bioinformatics it can be challenging to extract useful information from such large and complex datasets. In this webinar, we provide an overview of the analysis pipeline and walk you through the tools and processes to help you analyse your datasets to meet your research goals.
In this beginner’s guide to RNA-Seq analysis you will:

• Gain a step-by-step overview of RNA-Seq analysis process
• Understand the most common RNA-Seq analysis pipeline
• Familiarise yourself with RNA-Seq analysis software and file formats

If you are interested in this topic, please watch the recorded video or contact us for more information.

Time:
Feb 4, 2021 10:00 AM in London

Description:
RNA-Seq (RNA-sequencing or transcriptome sequencing) examines the quantity (quantification) and sequences (isoform identification) of RNA using various sequencing technologies. In this webinar, our technical expert will guide you through the basic principles of RNA-Seq and introduce some of the sequencing and bioinformatic analysis services used to target different types of RNAs, including mRNA-Seq, lncRNA-Seq, circRNA-Seq, small RNA-Seq and whole transcriptome sequencing.

In this beginners guide webinar you will learn:

• How to choose the right RNA-Seq service based on your research objective
• How to prepare and ship your samples
• How to design your RNA-Seq analysis strategy
• How to prepare your analysis results for publication

If you are interested in this topic, please watch the recorded video or contact us for more information.

Time:
3 December 10 :00 GMT/11 :00 CET

Speaker:
Description:Dr Liwei

Description:
Throughout 2020 we were honored to be a key part in so many projects that pushed the envelope of scientific knowledge. Working in partnership with so many great customers has also pushed our Next Generation Sequencing and bioinformatics solutions into new, and sometimes unexpected, directions. As we draw the curtain on 2020, we will take this opportunity to pause, look back and share some of the cutting-edge scientific research we were involved with.

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Time:
23rd July 2020 10.00 BST

Description:
Microbial genomic sequencing is an important tool to study either a single species or a microbial community. Novogene provides different solutions for microbial researches, including whole genome re-sequencing and de novo sequencing for single species, as well as amplicon-based metagenomic sequencing and shotgun metagenomic sequencing for microbial communities. In this webinar, we will go over the workflow for each service and dive deep into the analysis pipeline.

If you are interested in this topic, please watch the recorded video or contact us for more information.

Time:
9^th July 2020, 10.00 BST

Description:
Novogene provides comprehensive sequencing and bioinformatic analysis to target different types of non-coding RNA, including lncRNA-seq, circRNA-seq, small RNA-seq and whole transcriptome sequencing. In this webinar, we will examine the analysis pipeline for Eukaryotic lncRNA-seq in detail and provide an overview of the data release package. We finish with case studies to demonstrate how Novogene can support your research goals.

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Time:
25^th June 2020, 10.00 BST

Description:
Generation Sequencing (NGS) allows in-depth analysis of the microbes in the human body and surroundings. Clinical Microbiomics and Novogene offer one of the world’s leading microbiome NGS services. In this webinar, experts from Clinical Microbiomics will describe both the basics and examples of some of the latest tools in the microbiome field. We will cover steps from sample collection through shotgun metagenomics sequencing to in-depth data analysis with insights to microbiome-host interactions and mechanisms of actions.

If you are interested in this topic, please watch the recorded video or contact us for more information.

Time:
11^th June 2020, 10.00 BST

Description:
Novogene provides comprehensive sequencing and bioinformatic analysis to target different types of RNA. In this webinar, we will cover the analysis pipeline for Eukaryotic mRNA-seq in detail, and give you an overview of the data release package. Additionally, a brief introduction of analysis content for various Eukaryotic ncRNA-seq and Prokaryotic RNA-seq will be provided along with a case study to demonstrate a real world example.

If you are interested in this topic, please watch the recorded video or contact us for more information.

Time:
28^th May 10.00 BST/11.00 CET

Description:
The publication of the first draft of the human genome in 2001 was a milestone in the genetics field. The following decades saw a dramatic evolution in sequencing strategies and platforms leading to the discovery of some of the most relevant features in our genetic material. Since its foundation, Novogene has been a leader in NGS, with human Whole Genome Sequencing and Whole Exome Sequencing some of our most requested services. In this webinar, you will learn about workflows for both WGS and WES along with bioinformatics analysis options for your data. You will get an overview of different strategies and potential applications suitable for WGS and WES such as biomarker detection, genetic disease studies, cancer research and human population evolution studies, among others.

If you are interested in this topic, please watch the recorded video or contact us for more information.

Time:
21st May 2020, 10.00 BST

Description:
Novogene proporciona secuenciación integral y análisis bioinformático para secuenciar diferentes tipos de ARN. En este seminario web cubriremos en detalle el pipeline de análisis para la secuenciación de mRNA eucariota y le brindaremos una descripción general del contenido que encontrará tras la liberación de los datos. Además, se proporcionará una breve introducción del análisis para varios ncRNA-seq eucariotas y RNAseq de procariotas.

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Time:
May 14, 2020 10:00 London

Description:
Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) has transformed the biological sciences field due to its ultra-high throughput, scalability and speed. Novogene, as one of the world’s leading NGS service providers, has made significant contributions to advancing human health, agriculture, and environmental protection. In this webinar, we will go over some basic NGS concepts which will help you to discover more about this technique and how our services can help you meet your research objectives.

If you are interested in this topic, please watch the recorded video or contact us for more information.

Time:
Wednesday, April 21st 10:30am-11:30am PDT| 1:30pm-2:30pm EDT

Speaker:
Emma Zhang, Senior Product Specialist-Plant and Animal Genome, Novogene Corporation Inc.
Emma has a master’s degree in Veterinary Science with extensive research experience in Molecular Biology and Toxicology. Her area of research primarily focused on sequencing applications in bone disease. She is currently working at Novogene as a Senior Product Specialist.

Description:
PacBio Sequel II and Sequel IIe systems are powered by Single Molecule Real-Time (SMRT) sequencing technology that delivers highly accurate long reads. It empowers researchers to drive discovery with comprehensive views of genomes and transcriptomes to provide superior genomic variant detection, de novo assembly of complex genomes, characterization of full-length isoform transcripts, identification of microbial species and so much more.

In this webinar, we will walk you through the benefits that high quality long reads provide in addressing critical life science questions and Novogene’s extensive expertise, optimized workflow, and customizable bioinformatics analysis options that work in concert with our data output and quality guarantees to meet your research goals. This webinar will consist of a presentation followed by a live Q&A session and a webinar raffle that will award 3 attendees with special sequencing vouchers. Details to be announced during the webinar. Terms and Conditions Apply.

If you are interested in this topic, please watch the recorded video or contact us for more information.

Time:
Wednesday, March 3rd 10:30 am-11:30 am PST| 1:30 pm-2:30 pm EST

Speaker:
Harsh Purohit, Technical Support Scientist, Supervisor, Novogene Corporation Inc.
Harsh has a master’s in microbiology with research experience in molecular biology and genetics. His area of research mainly focused on manipulation of recombinant DNA using core principles of molecular biology and genetics. He started out as a Technical Support Scientist at Novogene in 2018 and now leads a team of world class Technical Support Scientists at Novogene’s East Coast office in Durham, North Carolina.

Description:
Genome-wide chromatin accessibility is important for global epigenetic control of gene expression. ATAC-seq is a high-throughput sequencing method for the study of chromatin accessibility. ChIP-Seq combines the selectivity of ChIP with the power of next-generation sequencing (NGS), providing genome-wide profiling of DNA targets for DNA-associated proteins. Our services provide comprehensive solutions starting from library construction to data analysis and through this webinar, you will be introduced to how these technologies can power your gene expression regulation research, as well as serve as a guide for such sequencing services. The webinar will consist of a presentation followed by a live Q&A

The 30-minute webinar will consist of a live presentation followed by a live Q&A session.

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Time:
Jan 27, 2021 10:30 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Speaker:
Justin Tomblin, Technical Support – RTP Office @Novogene Corporation Inc.
Justin has a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences with a concentration in Toxicology and Environmental Health studies from Marshall University. Justin’s research experience consists largely of using molecular biology techniques for better understanding the role of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) in breast cancer models, driven by findings from numerous RNA-seq studies performed during his tenure. His dissertation work included characterizing unique amino acid transporter regulation by AHR in breast tumor cells, AHR’s role in mediating obesity-driven breast cancer growth via adipocyte-secreted factors, as well as the role of AHR in reactive oxygen species (ROS) response via regulation of manganese superoxide dismutase (MnSOD) in breast cancer. Since joining in July 2019, Justin has been excited to be a part of improving the customer experience with Novogene!

Description:
With advancements in next-generation sequencing technology, plant and animal whole genome sequencing (PAWGS) has become a rapid and comprehensive method to analyze the entire genome when a species’ reference genome is available. The variation information such as Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP), Insertion and Deletion (InDel), Copy Number Variation (CNV), and structural variation (SV) obtained through WGS can be used to investigate the causes of diseases, identify common genetic variations among populations and so much more.

This webinar will provide you with a detailed understanding of plant and animal whole genome sequencing pipeline from sample preparation to data analysis, to help you understand how this sequencing approach can be best utilized in your plant and animal research.

The 30-minute webinar will consist of a live presentation followed by a live Q&A session.

If you are interested in this topic, please watch the recorded video or contact us for more information.

Time:
Wednesday, December 9^th 10:30 am-11:30 am PST| 1:30 pm-2:30 pm EST

Speaker:
Mario S. Izidoro Jr., Ph.D., Technical Support Scientist, Novogene Corporation Inc.
Mario Izidoro has a pharmacy degree and a master’s degree in biochemistry and human physiology. During his PhD at UC Davis, Mario developed and characterized an in vitro approach to measure parameters of enzyme kinetics of translation initiation factors in steady states and pre steady states using fluorescence. He is currently working as a technical support scientist at Novogene.

Description:
RNA is a single-stranded nucleic acid polymer of the four nucleotides A, C, G, and U joined through a backbone of alternating phosphate and ribose residues, converting the information from DNA into proteins or some serve direct roles in cell, like rRNA, tRNA. Among all kinds of RNAs in cells, messenger RNA (mRNA) is a molecular that carries codes from the DNA in the nucleus to the sites of protein synthesis in the cytoplasm (the ribosomes), and nowadays, the prevailed next generation sequencing has been widely used to sequence mRNA (mRNA-Seq), to profile the snapshot of mRNA or even the entire transcriptome at a given moment in time.

Novogene’s mRNA-Seq, based on state-of-the-art Illumina NovaSeq platforms with paired-end 150 bp sequencing strategy, offers comprehensive solutions for analysis of gene expression quantification and differential gene expression among sample groups, as well as for identification of novel transcripts, alternative splicing, gene fusion events, and etc.

Besides the standard analysis for species with or without a reference genome mentioned above, our experienced bioinformaticians also dedicate advanced analysis to client, such as PDX (Patient-Derived Xenograft) mold analysis to find out how patient’s tumor develops after treatment, dual RNA-Seq analysis for understanding host–pathogen interactions, and more. What’s more, customized data analysis services for your unique special requirements are also available whenever you need.

The webinar will consist of a 30 minutes’ presentation followed by a live Q&A session.

If you are interested in this topic, please watch the recorded video or contact us for more information.

Time:
Wednesday, November 18^th 10:30 am-11:30 am EST

Speaker:
Yang Yang, Product Specialist – Epigenetics, Novogene Corporation Inc.
Yang Yang has a PhD in Cell Biology with extensive research experience in erythropoiesis and hematology. Her area of research primarily focused on erythroid differentiation and its related gene expression regulation. She is currently working at Novogene as a Product Specialist.

Description:
Epigenetic modifications play an important role in gene expression and regulation. They are involved in numerous biological processes such as differentiation, development, and tumorigenesis. Genome-wide epigenetic research is made possible by genomic high-throughput sequencing technology. In this webinar we will reveal the technical details and research applications of several popular epigenetic NGS technologies & sequencing strategies, such as Whole Genome Bisulfite Sequencing (WGBS) and Chromatin Immunoprecipitation Sequencing (ChIP-Seq), to show you how these can be utilized in your gene expression and regulation research.

The 30-minute webinar will consist of a live presentation followed by a live Q&A session.

If you are interested in this topic, please watch the recorded video or contact us for more information.

Time:
Wednesday, October 28^th 10:30 am-11:30 am PDT | 1:30 pm-2:30 pm EDT

Speaker:
Dafne Alves Winders, Technical Support Scientist, Novogene Corporation Inc.
Dafne has a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, and prior to joining Novogene, she worked with different USDA groups using molecular biology and NGS tools to understand host-pathogen interaction in crops such as Maize, Wheat, and Barley. Furthermore, Dafne has an extensive background in soil microbiology, which she gained during her B.S. in Agricultural Engineering training. As a Technical Support Scientist at Novogene, Dafne, along with her dedicated team, works tirelessly to understand every client’s project thoroughly in order to offer the right solutions that meet their research goals.

Description:
Human whole-genome sequencing (hWGS) is a powerful Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) service that delivers a high-resolution comprehensive view of the entire human genome. It empowers researchers to catalog the genetic constitution of individuals and capture all variants single-nucleotide variations (SNVs), insertions and deletions (InDels), copy number variations (CNVs), and large structural variants (SV) present, to identify inherited disorders, characterize mutations that drive cancer progression, track disease outbreaks and so much more.

Equipped with Illumina’s NovaSeq 6000, Novogene can sequence up to 280,000 human genomes per year at the lowest cost per genome possible. With the addition of Oxford Nanopore PromethION and PacBio Sequel Systems, Novogene also provides hWGS services with a more complete and accurate characterization of the human genome, that complements missing sequencing reads, especially in highly polymorphic and highly repetitive regions, from short reads sequencing.

Join us on October 28th, 2020, to learn more about how Novogene’s extensive expertise, optimized workflow, and customizable bioinformatics analysis options work in concert with our data output and quality guarantees, to meet your hWGS project goals.

The 30-minute webinar will consist of a live presentation followed by a live Q&A session.

If you are interested in this topic, please watch the recorded video or contact us for more information.

Time:
Wednesday, October 7^th, 10:30 am-11:30 am PDT

Speaker:
Amanda Benton, Technical Support – RTP Office, Novogene Corporation Inc.
Amanda has a master’s degree in Agricultural Life Sciences with a concentration in Biochemistry and a bachelor’s in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Mississippi State University. Amanda’s research experience is largely in using molecular biology for understanding of host-parasite systems in Amblyomma ticks. Her master’s explored miRNA expression of maize and Aspergillus using small RNA-seq. Since joining in October 2019, Amanda has been excited to be a part of improving the customer experience with Novogene!

Description:
Join us on October 7, 2020, to learn about the ins and outs of Novogene’s sample receiving process and guidelines. We will discuss how the transition to our new Customer Service System (CSS) will improve your experience submitting your samples, giving you more control to ensure that your samples are ready to be processed as soon as they arrive.

This webinar will also provide you with a detailed understanding of our specific sample storage and transport requirements and recommendations, to help you avoid common mistakes that would otherwise compromise your precious samples and project timelines.

The webinar will consist of a 30-minute presentation followed by a live Q&A session.

If you are interested in this topic, please watch the recorded video or contact us for more information.

Time:
Wednesday, September 16^th, 10:30 am-11:30 am PDT | 1:30 pm-2:30 pm EDT

Speaker:
Dr. Jerell Aguila, Senior Business Development Manager, Swift Biosciences
Dr. Jerell Aguila completed his PhD work at UNLV in molecular genetics. He did his postdoctoral work at SUNY Stony Brook University, where he became a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology and focused on stem cell transplantation, NGS, and blood cancers. He partners with Swift’s clients throughout the Western US to help move their projects forward.

Eric Iverson, Senior Technical Support Scientist, Novogene Corporation Inc.
Eric received his PhD in molecular biology from Portland State University and has extensive experience in the fields of virology, microbiology, biochemistry, and biotechnology. Eric’s research was primarily focused on virus-host interactions in terrestrial hot spring environments.

Description:
This co-hosted webinar will walk you through the latest NGS innovations in RNA-seq library preparation from Swift Biosciences, powered by Adaptase® Technology, and also give you a better understanding of Novogene’s RNA sequencing service, with customizable publication ready analysis options available to help you get the most out of your research. The webinar will consist of presentations by Swift Biosciences and Novogene, followed by a live Q&A session.

If you are interested in this topic, please watch the recorded video or contact us for more information.

Time:
Wednesday, August 26^th, 10:30 am-11:30 am EDT

Speaker:
Harry Han, Product Specialist (Microbial), Novogene Corporation Inc.

Description:
This webinar will walk you through the fundamentals of shotgun metagenomic sequencing and show you how this sequencing approach can assist with your microbial research. The webinar will consist of a 30-minute presentation followed by a live Q&A session.

Abstract：
Shotgun metagenomic sequencing provides a unique approach in analyzing genomes from environmental samples without prior isolation and cultivation of individual species. It is a powerful solution that can be used to study microbial communities in their natural habitat. In this webinar, we will discuss the metagenomic sequencing pipeline from sample preparation to data analysis, to help you understand how this sequencing approach can be best utilized in your microbial research.

If you are interested in this topic, please watch the recorded video or contact us for more information.

Time:
Wednesday, August 5^th, 10:30 am-11:30 am PDT | 1:30 pm-2:30 pm EDT

Speaker:
Ryan Demeter, NGS Field Application Manager, Integrated DNA Technologies, Inc.Manoj Tripathy, Technical Support Scientist, Novogene Corporation Inc.

Introduction:
A co-hosted webinar by Novogene and IDT educating researchers and investigators on the latest innovations and breakthroughs with NGS technologies. This webinar will consist of presentations by IDT and Novogene, followed by a live Q&A session.

IDT’s Presentation Description:
The xGen™ Exome Research Panel v2 is updated with the latest human genome build (hg38) and sequence annotation (RefSeq109), spanning a 34 Mb target region of the human genome. IDT’s new target-aware algorithm and proprietary off-target analysis were used to design the xGen Exome Research Panel v2, resulting in deep and comprehensive coverage across the entire target space. Compared with other commercially available human exome panels, the xGen Exome Research Panel v2 provides an exceptional on-target rate and complete coverage of the human exome as well as offering greater flexibility in multiplexing levels. In addition, large-scale production using IDT’s synthesis platform provides a unique advantage over other array-based synthesis platforms by delivering consistency over time.

– xGen Exome Research Panel v2 is updated with IDT’s new design algorithm as well as the latest human genome assembly (hg38) and sequence annotation (RefSeq109).
– xGen Exome Research Panel v2 provides a superior on-target rate and the most complete coverage of the human exome.
– Our deep coverage and high capture efficiency reduce sequencing costs.
– Individual probe synthesis and QC ensures consistent lot-to-lot performance, which minimizes expensive revalidation.

Novogene’s Presentation Description:
The exome comprises the protein-coding regions of the genome responsible for most of the exhibited phenotypes. For example, in humans, only 2% of the human genome contains ~85% of known disease-related gene variants. Whole-exome sequencing (WES) is a cost-effective next-generation sequencing (NGS) method to detect protein-coding variants of the genome. The exome enrichment method comprehensively covers the coding region and identify coding variants with applications ranging from population genetics, genetic disease, and cancer studies. Moreover, this method has the capability to expand targeted content to include untranslated regions (UTRs) and microRNA for a more comprehensive view of gene regulation. Sequencing only the coding regions of the genome enables researchers to focus their resources on the genes most likely to affect phenotype and offers an accessible combination of turnaround time and price.

If you are interested in this topic, please watch the recorded video or contact us for more information.

Time:
Wednesday, July 1, 2020 8:00 am (PST) / 11:00 am (EST) (PST)

Speaker:
Jeff Cheng, PhD Chief Scientific Officer at Novogene Dr. Cheng received a Doctor in Philosophy in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from Rice University. He completed his post-doctoral research fellowship at Harvard Medical School, Edwin L. Steel Laboratory for Tumor Biology, Tumor Microenvironment, and Vascular Biology. He is the Chief Scientific Officer at Novogene, former Biomarker Science Leader at Genentech, and former Head of Scientific Liaison for Biomarker Research at Roche.

Description:
Novogene, with sequencing centers in the US, China, UK and Singapore, is the largest capacity service provider in the world, with experience in working with biopharma companies in supporting Discovery and Pre-Clinical Research, Translational and Clinical Research, and Companion Diagnostics (CDx).In this webinar, Dr. Jeff Cheng provides a comprehensive overview of the different types of services that Novogene provides to US pharma clients, including automated NGS, single-cell sequencing, CDx solutions, mass spectrometry, and more.

If you are interested in this topic, please watch the recorded video or contact us for more information.

Time:
Thursday, June 25, 2020 11:00 am – 12:00 pm (PST)

Speaker:
Xia Wang Clinical Molecular Geneticist, Co-Founder and Chief Diagnostic Officer @AiLife Diagnostics Dr. Wang (PhD, FACMG) is the Co-Founder and Chief Diagnostic Officer of AiLife Diagnostics. He is an ABMGG board certified clinical molecular geneticist. He was the Assistant Professor at the Department of Human and Molecular Genetics at Baylor College of Medicine, and the Assistant Director at Baylor Genetics.

Description:
Whole exome sequencing (WES) has been widely used as a molecular diagnostic tool in clinical settings. In addition to single nucleotide variations (SNVs), copy number variations (CNVs), and uniparental disomy (UPD) are genetic variants/events that can also cause genetic disorders. However, detecting of those variants may not be included in a routine pipeline. In addition, although CNVs are technically detectable by WES, the specificity of detection is relatively low, with many false positive signals confounding the interpretation and reporting of such variants.In this webinar, Dr. Xia Wang from AiLife Diagnostics will discuss the important roles of CNV, AOH, and UPD underlying undiagnosed genetic diseases; explore the challenges to tackle different types of variants; and explore how the simultaneously detecting and confirming different types of variants can further increase the diagnostic accuracy and efficiency.

If you are interested in this topic, please watch the recorded video or contact us for more information.

Time:
Wednesday, June 17, 2020 11:00 am – 12:00 pm (PST)

Speaker:
Laura Li (PhD, FACMGG) received a Doctor in Philosophy in Molecular Biology and Genetics from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She is the founder of Breakthrough Genomics, and former Clinical Director at Illumina and Associate Director of the Genomics Lab at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles.

Description:
There are 30 million people within the US who carry rare diseases, and often the average time to receive an accurate diagnosis is 4.8 years. With the sequencing cost dropping rapidly, more and more people are doing whole exome sequencing testing for rare disease diagnosis. Whole exome sequencing is comprehensive, interrogating all protein coding genes in a cost-effective manner, which is ideal for rare genetic disease diagnoses.

In this seminar presented by Clinical Molecular Geneticist Laura Li from Breakthrough Genomics, we will talk about how to efficiently analyze your exome data for rare diseases, or to use exome data to analyze your favorite gene panels using the machine learning powered clinical software platform ENLITER™. Real clinical cases will be presented to show how you can diagnose rare diseases in minutes, not hours or days.

If you are interested in this topic, please watch the recorded video or contact us for more information.

Time:
Wednesday, June 10, 2020 | 10:30 am-11:30 am PST, 1:30 pm-2:30 pm EST

Speaker:
Mary Grantham, Senior Technical Support, Novogene Corporation Inc.

Description:
It is estimated that 85% of the disease-causing mutations occur in the exome，even exome (protein-coding regions) composes a very small fraction (~1%) of the genome. For this reason, exome sequencing provides a cost-effective alternative to whole genome sequencing. In this webinar, we will go over hWES project workflow, bioinformatics analysis options for your data, as well as Novogene powered case study, which will help you to discover how our services can empower your research benefits. Whether you are conducting studies in rare mendelian disorders, complex disease, cancer research, or human population studies, Novogene’s comprehensive human whole exome sequencing (hWES) service provides a high-quality, affordable, and convenient solution.

If you are interested in this topic, please watch the recorded video or contact us for more information.

Time:
Wednesday, June 3, 2020 | 10:30 am-11:30 am EST

Speaker:
Harry Han, Product Specialist – Microbial, Novogene Corporation Inc.

Description:
16S/18S/ITS amplicon metagenomic sequencing is frequently used to identify and differentiate microbial species. Applications range from identifying a single species in pure culture and characterizing the microbiota of animals or plants, to comparing species diversity and population structure from various environmental sources or geographic regions. Since its foundation, Novogene has been a leader in NGS, dedicated to providing genomic services and solutions. Up till now, Novogene has sequenced hundreds of thousands of 16S/18S/ITS amplicon samples, resulting in 30+ published articles. In this webinar, you will learn about workflows for 16S/18S/ITS Amplicon Metagenomic Sequencing along with bioinformatics analysis options for your data. You will get an overview of different strategies and potential applications suitable for this service.

If you are interested in this topic, please watch the recorded video or contact us for more information.

Time:
Wednesday, May 27, 2020 | 10:30 am-11:30 am PST | 1:30 pm-2:30pm EST

Speaker:
Dr. Tovah Salcedo, Deputy Director of Technical Support, Novogene Corporation Inc.

Description:
Profiling the transcriptome is important in unlocking cellular insights. Novogene’s Eukaryotic mRNA-Seq uses next-generation sequencing technology to analyze the continuous change of the cellular transcriptome. Besides library preparation and sequencing, explore the standard and customized data analysis packages that come with publication-ready results to meet virtually any project request in this webinar. The webinar will consist of a ~30 minutes presentation followed by a live Q&A session. To ensure the experience, please try to enter the webinar 10 minutes in advance.

If you are interested in this topic, please watch the recorded video or contact us for more information.

Description:
In contrast to whole tissue RNA sequencing, single cell sequencing has been a promising tool in the research for medical and clinical treatments by analyzing individual cell at its micro-environments and making discoveries of unknown cell types particularly in rare diseases.

Obtaining quantitative information on gene expression changes within cells can be laborious and challenging. Spatial transcriptomes, an emerging technique that utilizes spatially barcoded, complementary DNA primers for full-transcriptome capture on tissue sections can be added to RNA-seq data to transform our understanding of tissue functional organization and cell to cell interactions in situ.

Join experts conversing at this webinar hosted by Novogene, as we welcome Dr. Shyam Prabhakar (Genomics Institute of Singapore) and Dr. Watanabe Akira (Kyoto University) to share their research outcomes from applying single-cell RNA sequencing to their research. Furthermore, Dr. Mynn Tan from 10x Genomics will discuss on the current trends and developments of single-cell sequencing and spatial transcriptomics solutions in Asia and how researchers/scientists can find the flexibility in approaching their analysis with spatial technology.

Audiences can expect to discover:

• The principles and technologies behind single cell sequencing and spatial transcriptomics.
• The advantages of adding spatial transcriptomics by bridging morphology and RNA-seq.
• The developments of single-cell and spatial resolution in Asia.

Featured Speakers:

Dr. Shyam Prabhakar, Ph.D
Head of Single Cell Omics Centre
Genome Institute of Singapore

Dr. Watanabe Akira, Ph.D
Assistant Professor
Kyoto University

Dr. Mynn Tan, Ph.D
Regional marketing Manager,
South APAC
10x Genomics

If you are interested in this topic, please watch the recorded video or contact us for more information.

Time:
Tuesday, 28 July 2020, 3pm SGT (5pm Sydney, 1.30pm New Delhi, 10am Saudi Arabia, 9am Cape Town, 9am Cairo)

Speaker:
Dr. Man Xiaohui, Ph.D Scientific Manager, NovogeneAIT Genomics Xiaohui received her Ph.D in Cell Biology for cancer genetics from the China Medical University in 2006. She has over 12 years’ of professional experience where she served as a Postdoctoral researcher at the Florida State University, College of Medicine with Associate Prof. Timothy Megraw as well as a Research Fellow with Dr. Lim Yoon Pin at the National University of Singapore, Cancer Science Institute. Her works focus mainly on centrosome biology and cancer biology, involving the study of molecular biology, cell culture, histology, and pathology on human and animal. Previously an Application Scientist at ClonGenex Singapore (now Biogenen), she brings her expertise to NovogeneAIT Genomics Singapore, heading the Bioinformatics team and now holds a post as a Scientific Manager. She is the author of 9 publications.

Description:
In this webinar, Novogene experts Dr. Man (English webinar) will dive into the emerging developments and challenges in RNA-seq data analysis including single-cell RNA-seq and gene profiling for deep sequencing. They will discuss the wide range of RNA-seq applications and challenges for research methodologies, and highlights the management of a successful NGS pipeline.

• Advances of NGS sequencing and an overview of other technologies (Sanger, qPCR and Microarrays)
• Types of RNA sequencing applications and experiment designs.
• How to deal with the complexities of various applications in RNA-seq for research methodology through the choice of platforms up to data analysis management.

If you are interested in this topic, please watch the recorded video or contact us for more information.

Time:
Tuesday, 28 July 2020, 2pm JPT

Speaker:
Dr. Hiroyasu Watanabe, Ph.D Technical Support Supervisor, Novogene Japan Hiroyasu received his Ph.D from the Department of Neurophysiology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo in 2010. His thesis focused on the elucidation of the molecular mechanism of the vesicle in recycling neural presynaptic terminal. He served as a Doctoral Research Fellow at Okinawa Research Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) before joining commercial companies at Qiagen, Hiroshima Wako and New England Biolabs Japan, marketing Next Generations Sequencing related products and services. He brings 10 years’ of professional experience to Novogene Japan, providing technical support on NGS solutions to customers. His specialisation lies in neuroscience, molecular biology, biochemistry and electrophysiology.

Description:
In this webinar, Novogene experts Dr. Hiro-san (Japanese webinar) will dive into the emerging developments and challenges in RNA-seq data analysis including single-cell RNA-seq and gene profiling for deep sequencing. They will discuss the wide range of RNA-seq applications and challenges for research methodologies, and highlights the management of a successful NGS pipeline.

• Advances of NGS sequencing and an overview of other technologies (Sanger, qPCR and Microarrays)
• Types of RNA sequencing applications and experiment designs.
• How to deal with the complexities of various applications in RNA-seq for research methodology through the choice of platforms up to data analysis management.

If you are interested in this topic, please watch the recorded video or contact us for more information.