DNA Sequencing & Genome Assembly for Software Developers - Public
Introductory talk on DNA Sequencing & Genome Assembly aimed at software developers
Overview of DNA and Sequencing
Why do we sequence DNA? Importance in research, medicine, and biotech. Milestones in sequencing.
Sequencing Technologies
Short-read (Illumina) vs. long-read (Oxford Nanopore/PacBio) sequencing: key differences and tradeoffs. Introduction to raw data formats: FASTQ, quality scores.
Genome Assembly Principles
What is genome assembly and why is it necessary. Key computational challenges
Practical Aspects and Tools
Typical workflow for assembling a genome. Tools & libraries
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Accessibility note: The venue is on the 16th floor. The elevator goes to the 15th floor, and guests will need to use a flight of stairs to reach the venue.
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