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ASHG Annual Meeting 2024
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Nov 05, 2024
- Nov 09, 2024
Denver, CO, USA
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The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) 2024 Annual Meeting, November 5–9 in Denver, Colorado, USA, will cover a broad spectrum of topics including new technologies, applications, and research to showcase the most compelling genetics and genomics science of the year.
Join Thermo Fisher Scientific at Booth 584 to experience and learn more about our genetic technologies and offerings, including:
- Applied Biosystems Absolute Q Digital PCR System
- Applied Biosystems SeqStudio Flex systems
- Our flagship Thermo Scientific NanoDrop One and NanoDrop OneC microvolume UV-Vis spectrophotometers
- Axiom microarrays for population studies (Learn more)
- Our end-to-end cell and gene therapy CRO solutions (Learn more )
In addition, we will be hosting industry education sessions, poster presentations, and an exclusive offsite evening reception. Don’t miss this opportunity to interact and engage with our application scientists and learn more about how your applications and workflows can be enhanced by our technologies.
Register now to secure your place at our networking reception.
In-booth features
QuantStudio Absolute Q Digital PCR System
Precision and speed to put you above the curve. Powerfully simple digital PCR for absolute quantification of genetic targets.
SeqStudio Flex Genetic Analyzer
Enhanced flexibility meets trusted performance. Streamline your lab workflow with end-to-end Sanger sequencing and fragment analysis solutions.
NanoDrop One and NanoDrop OneC microvolume UV-Vis spectrophotometers
Fast, accurate DNA, RNA, and protein quantification, one sample at a time. Measure highly-concentrated samples across a wide variety of analytes without the need for dilution.
CRO solutions
Our comprehensive, end-to-end cell and gene therapy CRO solutions leverage more than two decades of experience to meet the distinct needs of patients, sites, caregivers, and sponsors.
Axiom human genotyping microarrays
Enabling researchers to study diverse populations and uncover new insights into the genetic basis of disease and lifestyle factors
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Educational sessions
Session 1: Improving laboratory efficiencies with multiplexed PCR and analysis of microsatellite instability with the SeqStudio Flex system
Speakers: Drs. Claudia Litterst and Ami Patel, Staff Scientists, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Date: Wednesday, November 6
Time: 3–4 pm
Location: Room 105
In this session, we will discuss the latest in multiplexing PCR assays using Applied Biosystems real-time PCR systems. Our aim is to familiarize you with the benefits of multiplexing, which can significantly enhance the efficiency of your workflow. Additionally, we provide examples of how multiplexed PCR is used in complex biological queries.
We will also demonstrate the use of our TrueMark MSI research assay on the SeqStudio Flex CE instrument. The detection of microsatellite instability (MSI) in tumor samples by capillary electrophoresis (CE) is one of the most widely used PCR/CE fragment analysis applications in molecular diagnostics. The TrueMark MSI assay includes 13 microsatellite loci that are used to generate an instability measurement, distributed across 5 fluorescent channels.
Session 2: Million Veteran Program's Advances in Genotyping and Pharmacogenomics, and understanding mtDNA-CN as a Biomarker
Speakers: Saiju Pyarajan, PhD, Director, Center for Data and Computational Sciences, Veterans Affairs (VA), Faculty, Harvard Medical School
Michael Chong, PhD, Head of Bioinformatics & Assistant Director, Clinical Research Laboratory, McMaster University
Date: Thursday, November 7
Time: 12–1 pm
Location: Room 110 (Lunch provided)
Join us for an insightful session that combines groundbreaking developments from two pioneering research initiatives.
The Million Veteran Program (MVP), a mega-biobank intricately linked with the U.S. national healthcare system, aims to enhance Veteran health through comprehensive genetic research. A key initiative within MVP, the MVP Return of Actionable Results (MVP-ROAR) Study, has successfully demonstrated the feasibility and importance of returning medically actionable genetic results, specifically focusing on familial hypercholesterolemia (FH). This initiative illustrates the vast potential of healthcare system-linked biobanks to integrate research findings into clinical practice, thereby advancing personalized healthcare solutions for Veterans.
Additionally, explore the emerging role of mitochondrial DNA copy number (mtDNA-CN) as a high-throughput biomarker in health and disease. Despite the pivotal role of mitochondria in several diseases, the study of mitochondrial biology at scale has been limited. Dr. Chong will discuss a novel bioinformatics pipeline, "AutoMitoC," developed to infer mtDNA-CN from genotyping arrays, shedding light on this accessible mitochondrial biomarker.
Discover how these innovative approaches are setting new standards in genetic research, clinical integration, and personalized medicine.
Posters
Catch these exciting poster presentations while you can. Each poster will only be displayed for one day. All ASHG poster presenters are assigned a specific day/time to display and present their poster at ASHG 2024.
The dual influence of reference panel size on genotype imputation accuracy and marker selection
Author: Joseph McGirr, Staff Scientist, Bioinformatics, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Date: Thursday, November 7
Time: 2:30–4:30 pm
Session title: Statistical Genetics and Genetic Epidemiology Poster, Thursday Session
Accurate genotype calls in complex genetic regions using microarrays
Author: Fan Lin, Staff Scientist, Bioinformatics, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Date: Thursday, November 7
Time: 2:30-4:30 pm
Session title: Genetic, Genomic, and Epigenomic Resources and Databases Poster, Thursday Session
Networking reception
Join us for hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and the opportunity to engage with fellow scientists, customers, and Thermo Fisher product management and product marketing and commercial teams to learn more about the various applications and workflows enabled by our genetic analysis technologies. Learn how your peers are leveraging our innovative genetic analysis technologies to identify, classify, and interpret the most challenging and complex genetic variants, gene expression profiles, and methylation signatures in the understanding human diseases.
Registration is required due to limited space. Attendees must be 21 years of age or over.
Date: Wednesday, November 6
Time: 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
Location: Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
1001 16th Street Denver, CO 80265
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.