Workshop iHEALTH – Genomics Core Leuven: Introduction to DNA Sequencing Technology and Genomics Data Analysis

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Genomics Core Leuven and Millenium Institute Chile iHEALTH invite you to a half-day introductory workshop on the fundamental concepts for understanding and analyzing genomics data.

This workshop is designed for students, researchers, and anyone curious who wants to gain the foundational knowledge needed to embark on their first sequencing project.

What You’ll Learn

Get a comprehensive overview of the genomic sequencing workflow, covering:

  • The latest sequencing technologies
  • Practical considerations for library preparation protocols (WGS, RNA-Seq, Targeted, and Single-Cell)
  • An introduction to sequencing data analysis
  • Long-read De Novo Assembly considerations

The session will conclude with an “Ask the Team” Q&A, where you can get answers to your most pressing questions about sequencing.

Workshop Details

Date: Thursday, November 14, 2025

Format: Hybrid

  • ONLINE (Available in Belgium, Chile, and worldwide)
  • IN-PERSON (Room details will be provided to Chilean registrants)

Time:

  • Chile: 09:00 – 13:00 (CLT)
  • Belgium: 13:00 – 17:00 (CET)

Preliminary Program (All times CET – Belgium Time)

Time Topic Speaker
13:00 –13:15 Welcome and Introduction to iHEALTH Prof. Denis Parra and Prof. Claudia Prieto, iHEALTH Chile
13:15 – 14:00 Introduction to State-of-the-Art Sequencing Technology Wouter Boussuyt, Manager, Genomics Core Leuven
14:00 – 14:45 Library Prep Protocols & Sequencing: WGS, RNA-Seq, Targeted, and Single-Cell Annelien Verfaillie, Lab Head, Genomics Core Leuven
14:45 – 15:00 Pause
15:00 – 15:45 Introduction to Sequencing Data Analysis Alvaro Cortes, Bioinformatics Consultant, Genomics Core Leuven
15:45 – 16:30 Long-read De Novo Assembly: Practical Computational Considerations Enora Geslain, Bioinformatician, Genomics Core Leuven
16:30 – 17:00 Ask the Team: What You Ever Wanted to Know About Sequencing (But Never Dared to Ask)

 

Registration & Important Notes

Cost: The event is free of charge.

Registration is required to receive the access link (online)

Register here, or with the following QR code

Workshop Genomics

  • Presentation slides will be made available online after the event.
  • Please note that the presentations will not be recorded, and a certificate of attendance will not be issued.