BIOTECH 7040 - Application of Next Generation Sequencing

Second and third next-generation sequencing technologies are transforming all aspects of our lives. Some examples include; diagnostics in the clinical medicine, population genomics to identify rare disease-causing alleles in humans, and real-time identification of disease-causing pathogens in field hospitals and mobile laboratories. Applications of these next-generation technologies to improve humanity are almost endless. This theoretical and practical course provides an understanding of the technology underpinning different next-generation sequencing technologies, specific considerations for using and applying different sequencing technologies, for example Sanger, Oxford Nanopore Technology or Illumina sequencing. By undertaking a real-life scenario, you will implement and practically undertake a sequencing strategy to answer an industry relevant question.