OGT's ASHG 2013 workshop explores the genomic analysis of complex disorders
Oxford, UK - 15 October 2013. Oxford Gene Technology (OGT), provider of innovative genetics research and biomarker solutions to advance molecular medicine, is inviting delegates of the 63rd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) 2013 to attend its workshop and discover the latest strategies for the genomic characterisation of complex disorders. Entitled "Complementing next generation sequencing experiments with high-resolution copy number variation detection", the workshop will include talks by Professor Madhuri Hegde, Professor of Human Genetics at Emory University School of Medicine and OGT's Chief Executive, Dr Mike Evans. The workshop will take place at 10:15 on Friday 25 October in the Exhibit Hall.
OGT's workshop will discuss how microarrays are being used alongside next generation sequencing to deliver accurate detection of point mutations and single exon copy number aberrations. The use of OGT's CytoSure Molecular Arrays in a CLIA/CAP-certified clinical laboratory will also be covered.
Taking place in Boston (US) on 22-26 October, the ASHG annual meeting is the largest human genetics meeting and exposition in the world, bringing together experts from around the globe to enhance research, teaching and consultation. With the 60th anniversary of the discovery of the double helix and the 10th anniversary of the completion of the Human Genome Project, the theme for this year's meeting is to celebrate milestones in genetics, and OGT's workshop complements this theme, exploring where the latest technologies are leading the application of genetics in the future.
Book online to reserve your place at the workshop. Delegates of ASHG can also visit booth #507 to discuss how OGT can assist with microarray and sequencing requirements, and will also have the chance to win an Amazon Kindle Fire tablet.
For more information, please visit www.ogt.com.