Technical Specialist for Illumina 🇨🇦. Genomics, data analysis, sci policy, Toronto Sports. Views are own.
Toronto, Ontario
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Mena Farag retweeted
High-homology regions are notoriously difficult to analyze, but #DRAGEN has targeted callers for specific genetic conditions to help locate their genetic origins. Learn about three of them. illumina.com/company/news-ce…
Capitalize on high-quality, low-cost, ILMN data! Especially with constantly improving DRAGEN analysis: specialized calling (CYP2D6, HLA, SMA, GBA), repeat expansions, SVs, CNVs..it all comes stock with DRAGEN germline ...dont get me started on somatic pipelines!
Most large structural variants in cancer genomes can be detected without long reads | Nature Genetics nature.com/articles/s41588-0…
Mena Farag retweeted
A broad genetic test saved one newborn’s life. Research suggests it could help millions of others 👇
apnews.com/article/genetic-t… #genetics #health
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@BCCancer_GSC is pleased to announce the acquisition of an @illumina NovaSeq X Plus sequencer via support from the @InnovationCA as part of the @CGEnSeq.
8 Tb of sequence in 24 hours. For access and any sequencing enquiries please contact [email protected]
ALT Illumina NovaSeq X Plus Sequencer
Mena Farag retweeted
And then there were two… Lots of @illumina NovaSeq X Plus capacity now for genomes, cell-free DNA, methylation, and more. Come work with us! Updated service menu and pricing at genomics.oicr.on.ca/services
ALT Two NovaSeq X Plus machines recently installed at OICR Genomics.
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‼️Our next monthly seminar series is on January 18th hosting @illumina's latest updates on their sequencing and bioinformatics applications.
📩Email [email protected] for Zoom details.
#BioNetSeminarSeries #SAGSCsymp
Mena Farag retweeted
The $2.5B NIH increase is 2.8X the entire CIHR budget. Total NIH ($47.5B) is 54X the entire CIHR budget - 6X per capita. Canada needs to double tri-council budgets now and build a long term strategy for systematic investments.
science.org/content/article/…
Mena Farag retweeted
Thank you for the invitation from StemCore Laboratories, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. What a great event! 👍 Enable deeper insights with #singlecell and #spatial #multiomics. Great to partner with @10xGenomics.
#illumina
@HusDaoud , @_jeffgross9
Fantastic accomplishment! 300 runs on the NovaSeq 6000 at CHGI!
Yesterday, together with U of Calgary CHGI, we celebrated the 300 runs milestone on #NovaSeq6000 platform. Congratulations to CHGI! 🥳 👏
Thank you to all who joined the event! Can't wait to see what's next for CHGI and U of Calgary. #multiomics #novaseqx #NGS #customerexperience
Mena Farag retweeted
Join BioLab and OICR's #Genomics team for the upcoming seminar "The Power of Multi-Omics: Integrated Solutions by @illumina" to hear about the latest in NGS and its use in cancer.
Nov. 3, 2022 | 2-3 p.m.
In person: OICR rooms 6-11/12
Online: teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup…
#sequencing
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Christian is a top notch scientist and makes himself so available. He is a big part of the Medical Genome Initiative to help make WGS more adoptable.
Always interesting to see how different dx labs are doing, Christian Marshall from Ontario, showing some stats. WES/WGS average interpretation TAT per case, 3.4h for analyst + 1.3h for Director.
Diagnostic yield, WGS 33% vs. WES 30%, Trio 35% vs. Singleton 20%. #ASHG22
Happening Now! A great lineup ft. Dr. Christian Marshall presenting on how @SickKidsNews has developed an integrated solution for Genome-Wide Sequencing using cloud computation! I am excited!
eventregistration.illumina.c…
This looks awesome! @HusDaoud is always a wealth of information.
@TechnoparcMtl and @adMare_Bio Montreal, you don’t want to miss this lunch & learn event on Nov 4th! 👉
Scientists from @BD and @illumina will discuss the latest technologies and applications as to #flowcytometry, #NGS, #singlecell, and #Multiomics. go.bd.com/adMareBioInnovatio…
Mena Farag retweeted
Come and talk to us at #CanEpi2022 and #IHEC2022! Discuss about how #Illumina technologies can further empower your cutting-edge #epigenetics and #multiomics research.
And you don't want to miss out on the opportunity to learn more about our new groundbreaking #novaseqx series!
Ecological liquid biopsy!? @UofGCBS and @M_Hajibabaei, it is a privilege to support your work using @illumina NGS to better understand and manage our water systems. If you ever need a volunteer for field sampling sign me up!
A new kind of liquid biopsy? Canada’s STREAM project is using #genomics to advance watershed health monitoring. Great work @uofgCBS & @M_Hajibabaei! Learn more: bit.ly/3CuQhLS #IlluminaGrantee
ALT Community members performing the kick-net sampling method at Remic Rapids Park in Ottawa, Ontario.
ALT Dr. Mehrdad Hajibabaei working with Illumina’s MiSeq System in his lab at the Centre for Biodiversity Genomics, University of Guelph.
ALT Community members sampling the Skeena sub-watershed in Smithers, British Columbia.
ALT A bottom-dwelling caddisfly larvae spotted while sampling.
Mena Farag retweeted
DRAGEN v4.0 Software is here! Comprehensive secondary analysis, from cell biology to pharmacogenomics, all in one single platform.
#Bioinformatics #NGS #secondaryanalysis #Software
Learn more:developer.illumina.com/news-…
Mena Farag retweeted
#Canadian leading voices from the #Genomics, #healthcare, and #healthpolicy community, we are inviting you to the Illumina Genomics Forum, our premier global event advancing the positive impact of #genomic health.
Discover more and register at illuminagenomicsforum.com/
ALT Don’t miss out on the talks from Spotlight Speakers: former U.S. President Barack Obama and Bill Gates; Featured #Canadian speakers: Dr. Catalina Lopez-Correa and Dr. Bartha Maria Knoppers and many more! Keynotes, deep dive, and super sessions will give pattern-breaking thought leadership and real-world evidence that will inform your own practice and genomic implementation goals.
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This is going to be so exciting!
Illumina Announces Inaugural Illumina Genomics Forum with a Conversation with Former U.S. President Barack Obama prn.to/3cn0vD0