Clinical Whole genome sequencing

The pre-conference workshop on “Clinical Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS)” is one of the most comprehensive genomic diagnostics & research tools available today.

biotech Key Aspects

This workshop will cover key aspects of WGS – clinical utility & its limitations in clinical practice (both short read vs long read WGS), and variant interpretation using ACMG guidelines.

Real-life case discussions will highlight the diagnostic utility of WGS in rare diseases especially undiagnosed conditions.

verified Learning Experience

Participants can expect a blend of didactic lectures, interactive sessions, and hands-on exposure to data interpretation frameworks.

This is a valuable opportunity to enhance analytical skills, engage with peers, foster meaningful professional networking and collaborative opportunities among participants.

Participants are strongly encouraged not to miss this opportunity to learn directly from leading experts in the field of genomic medicine.

groups Target Audience

The workshop is designed for clinical geneticists, genetic counsellors, paediatricians, neurologists, pathologists, physicians, laboratory scientists, etc and postgraduate students with an interest in genomic medicine.

It is particularly suited for participants with prior experience in the analysis and interpretation of clinical exome sequencing data.

The program will be especially valuable for clinicians and researchers engaged in the diagnosis and management of genetic disorders, as well as for those seeking to incorporate advanced genomic technologies into clinical practice and translational research.

"We warmly invite eligible participants to join this workshop and take advantage of an interactive learning environment and expert-led discussions."

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Faculty

Prof. Dr. Christian Gilissen, Prof. Dr. Julia Foreman, and others

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Schedule

December 10th, 2026

Afternoon Session: 1:30 PM to 6:30 PM

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Venue

MedGenome Labs

Sy. Nos. 94/1C and 94/2, Tower 1, Ground Floor Veerasandra, Hobli, Electronic City Phase I, Electronic City, Attibele, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560100

Detailed Programme

schedule Session-wise Schedule

01:30 PM - 02:15 PM Lecture • 45 min
WGS concepts and pitfalls
02:15 PM - 02:45 PM Lecture • 30 min
Variant interpretation
02:45 PM - 04:00 PM Interactive Workshop • 75 min
Workshop variant interpretation - part 1

Interpreting WGS samples and real cases

04:00 PM - 04:30 PM Break • 30 min
coffee Networking Break
04:30 PM - 05:00 PM Lecture • 30 min
Long-read sequencing
05:00 PM - 06:00 PM Interactive Workshop • 60 min
Workshop variant interpretation - part 2

Interpreting LRS samples and real cases

06:00 PM - 06:30 PM Q&A • 30 min
Questions and answers

groups Facilitators

Dr. Ashwin Dalal

CDFD, Hyderabad

Dr. Usha Dutta

CDFD, Hyderabad

Dr. Neha Garg

SGRH, Delhi

Dr. Katta Girisha

Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman

Dr. Gautham Arunachal Udupi

NIMHANS, Bangalore

biotech What is Covered

  • When to perform whole-genome sequencing (WGS)
  • Long-read sequencing technologies
  • Limitations of exome, whole-genome, and long-read sequencing
  • Case illustrations and practical insights
Total duration: 5 hours

school Course Faculty

Prof. Dr. Christian Gilissen

Professor in Genome Bioinformatics, Head of the Bioinformatics Department of Human Genetics, Radboud University Medical Center Nijmegen, The Netherlands

Prof. Dr. Julia Foreman

DECIPHER Project Leader at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory, European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI), United Kingdom

Dr. Robin Wijngaard

Department of Human Genetics, Radboud University Medical Center (Radboudumc), The Netherlands