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What Not to Miss at ASHG 2015

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Highlights from the show, to be held on October 6-10, in Baltimore, MD, USA

1 Oct 2015
Sarah Thomas
Associate Editor

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The 2015 American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) Annual Meeting, which takes place next week, is expected to welcome more than 6,500 attendees to learn about cutting-edge science in all areas of human genetics. We’ve highlighted some of the most exciting events from the platform and invited sessions, as well as on the trade show floor, to help you make the most of your time at the show. If you can’t attend, don’t worry – we will be providing coverage after the show so you don’t miss out!

Highlights from the Exhibit Hall

Streck to Introduce New Real-Time PCR Instrument and Urine Preservative at ASHG

Join Dr. Chris Connelly, of Streck Inc, and discover a new, modular 20-minute real-time PCR instrument to simplify PCR-based application in laboratory workflows.

Improve Your NGS Workflow with Automated Sample QC

Discover how the new TapeStation 4200 System from Agilent Technologies enables automated sample QC for the NGS workflow in the a lunch seminar on Thursday October 8, 1-2.30pm.

Innovative Genetic Analysis Solutions

Visit the Thermo Fisher Scientific booth to see the latest Applied Biosystems™, Thermo Scientific™ and Ion Torrent™ genetic analysis solutions. Plus, don’t miss the Thermo Fisher Scientific lunch seminar on Wednesday October 7, 1-2.30pm.

New Methods to Improve Whole Genome Sequencing

Swift Biosciences® is hosting an educational event to reveal how to improve whole genome sequencing with its DNA library preparation solutions on Illumina® platforms. Industry experts will explain new methods for library preparation and enhanced NGS applications.

Plus, don’t miss these events:

Presidential Symposium: Genetic Epidemiology at Scale: High Throughput Genomics Linked to Large Scale EHR Systems, Tuesday, October 6, 5-6.45pm, Hall F, Level 1, Convention Center

Invited Sessions: Looking Beyond the Genes: Non-coding Mutations and 21st Century Disease Genetics, Wednesday, October 7, 11am–1pm, Ballroom I, Level 4, Convention Center

Platform Session: Methods Matter: Approaches for Genomic Analysis, Thursday, October 8, 5-7pm, Room 316, Level 3, Convention Center

The Gruber Lecture: CRISPR-Cas9 Genome Editing: Origins and Development of a Revolutionary Technology, Friday, October 9, 1-1.45pm, Ballroom I/II, Level 4, Convention Center

Platform Session: Target Practice: Therapy for Genetic Diseases, Friday, October 9 2.15-4.15pm, Holiday Ballroom 1, 2nd Floor, Hilton Baltimore Hotel

Platform Session: Precision Cancer Sequencing, Saturday, October 10, 10.30am-12.30pm, Room 316, Level 3, Convention Center

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