2020 Short Course - Essential Fundamentals - Next Generation Sequencing From The Beginning-The Next Generation Sequencing Education Gap

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In this video, Janelle Hodge from Indiana University discusses the education gap in next-generation sequencing (NGS). She explains that NGS is becoming relevant in various fields, including cytogenomics and molecular genetics. However, there are challenges to the universal adoption of NGS, such as limited reimbursement and guidance, laboratory silos, and development costs. There is also a lack of access to bioinformatics support. Hodge describes a survey conducted on clinicians, laboratory directors, and technologists that revealed significant education gaps in NGS. She emphasizes the need for combined knowledge in cytogenomics and molecular genetics to fully interpret genomic alterations. The video promotes a short course that aims to address the education gap in NGS and provides an overview of the course's content. The course includes pre-recorded talks on NGS technologies, bioinformatics, assay selection and validation, and the latest developments. There will also be a live interactive session where the speakers will answer questions and discuss case studies. Overall, the video highlights the importance of addressing the education gap in NGS and promoting a comprehensive understanding of the technology.

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Jennelle Hodge

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education gap

next-generation sequencing

cytogenomics

molecular genetics

bioinformatics support