HGV2012: leveraging next-generation technology and large datasets to advance disease research.

ABSTRACT: The 13th International Meeting on Human Genome Variation and Complex Genome Analysis (HGV2012: Shanghai, China, 6th-8th September 2012) was a stimulating workshop where researchers from academia and industry explored the latest progress, challenges, and opportunities in genome variation research. Key themes included advancements in next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology, investigation of common and rare diseases, employing NGS in the clinic, utilizing large datasets that leverage biobanks and population-specific cohorts, and exploration of genomic features.

SUBMITTER: Gonzaludo N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3606662 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature