Sequencing to Function: Analysis and Applications for the Future Meeting
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“Sequencing to Function: Analysis and Applications for the Future” (SFA2F) is an annual meeting dedicated to bringing together experts in the genomics field—including representatives from the industries that serve this specialized scientific community.
The SFA²F conference focuses on Next Generation Sequencing technologies, applications, and their effect on the rapidly advancing field of genomics.
Areas of emphasis
Genome Sequencing
- Sequencing strategies and technology advancements using the various NGS platforms
- De novo sequencing, re-sequencing, Human seq., RNA seq., metagenomics, etc.
- Sequencing applications for single cell, metagenomics, transcriptomics, diagnostics, and biosurveillance
Genome Assembly
- De novo assemblers for short reads, hybrid assemblers
- Recalling and calibrating genome assemblies
- Single cell and metagenomic assemblies
Genome Analysis
- Comparative genomics, re-sequencing, SNPs, structural variation
- Large scale data management, cloud computing
- Analysis for forensics, metagenomics, and antimicrobial resistance
Applications of NGS
- Bringing sequence to the clinic (i.e., diagnostics, cancer, inherited disorders)
- Human, non-human, and infectious disease applications
- Gene editing, synthetic genomics, forensics, biosurveillance, and cyberbiosecurity
- AgriGenomics, livestock genomics, plant genomics
- Global engagement and partnerships
