Webinar Wednesday: Genomics

Christina Crowe
5/25/2012
On Wednesday, June 6, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., the CCTS is hosting a viewing of the webinar entitled "Whole Genome Sequencing: Clinical Applications and Perspectives," presented by Complete Genomics, Inc.    Dr. Nicholas Schork from The Scripps Research Institute and The Scripps Translational Science Institute will present.

Shelby 515 is the location.  Lunch is provided - register here. 

What you will learn:
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Why whole genome sequencing (WGS) is more valuable than exome sequencing
  • How WGS is being utilized today in translational research
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Exploring the effect of genetic risk when considering ethnicity
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The effect of non-protein coding functional elements on disease
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What is required for the adoption of WGS in routine clinical practice


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