Long-Read Sequencing Pilot Program

Learn About the Platforms

Compare leading long-read sequencing technologies and learn how their distinct capabilities can support different research questions and applications.

Revio HiFi Sequencing

Highly accurate long reads for variant detection, difficult genomic regions, full-length transcripts, high-quality assembly and methylation analysis across complex genome projects.

PromethION Sequencing

Long to ultra-long native DNA or RNA reads for genome assembly, structural variation, modification detection and full-length transcript analysis across flexible project types.

Illumina TruPath Genome

Long-linked-read information generated through an Illumina workflow for whole-genome studies, variant analysis and improved resolution and phasing of challenging genomic regions.

Explore Long-Read Applications

Hear how WashU researchers are applying long-read sequencing across cancer genomics, rare disease, drug development and emerging genomic technologies.

Keynote Speaker

Dave Spencer, MD, PhD

Associate Professor of Medicine
Associate Professor of Pathology and Immunology

Studies the genetics, genomics and epigenetics of acute myeloid leukemia, including how mutations alter the epigenome and gene expression.

Patricia Dickson, MD

Centennial Professor of Pediatrics
Professor of Pediatrics
Division Chief, Division of Genetics and Genomic Medicine

Studies rare genetic diseases, particularly lysosomal storage disorders, and develops new therapeutic approaches for these conditions.

Elizabeth Mueller, PhD

Assistant Professor of Genetics
The McDonnell Genome Institute

Conducts research spanning molecular and cellular biology, microbial genetics and the development of new approaches to biological discovery.

Robert Fulton, MS

MGI Director of Technology Development
Assistant Professor of Genetics

Develops and implements genomic technologies, drawing on more than 30 years of experience in DNA sequencing and analysis.

Yuwei Zhang, PhD

Postdoctoral Research Associate
Li Ding, PhD Lab

Studies genetic mechanisms using multi-omics approaches, building on research in epigenetics, RNA modification, RNA secondary structure and computational oncology.

Long-Read Pilot Program

Learn. Then Apply.

After learning about the platforms and seeing how leading WashU Medicine researchers are using long-read sequencing, attendees will have the opportunity to submit a simple, straightforward project proposal through the new pilot program.

You must attend the September 8 symposium to submit a pilot program proposal.

Attend. Understand. Apply.

A New Long-Read Sequencing Pilot Program