IUI: Advanced Course on Long-Read Sequencing and Medical Genomics

You are invited to REGISTER HERE to the Advanced Course on Long-Read Sequencing and Medical Genomics, a high-value, in-person course designed for researchers with a keen interest in cutting-edge genomics.

Click here for the event poster.

This course is organized by KU Leuven as part of a Flemish inter-university course for the Support of Young Researchers, and it is co-sponsored by Omkadering van Jonge Onderzoekers (OJO) and the EU project EASIGEN-DS, offering a unique opportunity to learn from leading experts from Europe’s major genomics core facilities and research infrastructures.

Topic: Advanced Long-Read Sequencing and Medical Genomics
📍 Location: O&N4 Auditorium 04.330, ON4 Herestraat 49 , 3000 Leuven. See O&N4 location here 
📅 Date: 2 October 2025
🕣 Time: 8:30–18:00 (CET)

Target Audience: PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, medical residents (genetics), and early-career researchers in genomics.

Why you should attend:
•    Expert Lectures: Dive deep into long-read sequencing technologies (PacBio, Oxford Nanopore) and their clinical applications.
•    Clinical Insights: Explore the use of advanced genomics in cancer, rare diseases, and transcriptomics.
•    Practical Guidance: Learn best practices directly from experts at major European research infrastructures.
•    Network: Connect with peers and faculty in a collaborative, in-person environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills in one of the fastest-moving fields of biomedical science.

🔗 View Full Agenda: https://easigen.eu/events/easigen-ds_advanced_course_long-read_seq_medical_genomics
📝 REGISTER HERE or copy and paste the following link in your browser: https://forms.gle/tgAmocLoaXgKrgmd9

Registration is now open. We encourage you to register soon as places are limited.

Best regards,
The Organizing Committee EASIGEN & KU Leuven