ULS is co-organizing a joint technology seminar with Qiagen on the advanced RNA technology for Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) and bioinformatics.
Details of the seminar are as follows:
Title: Sample to Insight: Advanced RNA Technology for Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) and Bioinformatics
Date: March 21, 2018 (Wednesday)
Time: 14:30 pm – 16:00 am
Venue: Y715, 7/F, Lee Shau Kee Building (Block Y), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Speaker: Mr. Kyle Wang (Market Development Manager, Marketing LS & AT) and Mr. Henry Wang (Key Account Manager, Marketing & Market Development APEC)
Abstract:
Understanding the RNA universe within a biological specimen is key to unlock gene expression and regulation mechanisms. However, RNA is a challenging analyte which requires the researcher to take special care at every step of the workflow from sample collection to results interpretation to not introduce any bias and obtain accurate results. This seminar will guide through the different “Sample to Insight” workflow steps from sample preparation to analysis. A special focus will be given to NGS technology and comprehensive bioinformatics tools for the journey of RNA discovery. RNA library prep kits for different types of RNA, targeted enrichment panels for scanning RNA from different types of samples, and the comprehensive Ingenuity Pathway Analysis (IPA) software will be highlighted for uncover data derived from ‘omics experiments, such as RNA-seq, small RNA-seq, microarrays including miRNA and SNP, metabolomics, proteomics, and small scale experiments.
For enquiries, please contact Ryan Chow (hoyin.chow@polyu.edu.hk or 3400 8057).
All are welcome!
