Advancing High-Resolution Genomic Research With Targeted Sequencing

Generating sensitive, reproducible sequencing data from challenging pathogen samples can become increasingly difficult as studies scale and genomic complexity grows.

This webinar explores how targeted enrichment and automated library preparation can help researchers address these challenges in pathogen genomics.

Through studies of Plasmodium falciparum and Helicobacter pylori, discover approaches for investigating low-frequency variants, mixed populations, resistance-associated markers, virulence genes, and strain diversity. Gain practical scientific insights into applying hybrid capture and NGS to complex samples, including low-input and FFPE material, while supporting more scalable, reproducible pathogen genomics research.

Attend this webinar to:

• Discover how automation can streamline pathogen sequencing workflows and reduce hands-on time
• Learn how targeted enrichment enables sensitive detection of low-frequency variants and mixed populations
• Explore approaches for studying pathogen diversity, resistance-associated markers, and genomic characteristics with NGS
• See real-world applications of automated hybrid capture workflows in malaria and microbial genomics research

Speaker: Yanka Salazar, PhD (Postdoctoral Fellow, Instituto René Rachou - FIOCRUZ MINAS)

Dr. Yanka Salazar is a postdoctoral fellow at Instituto René Rachou, Fiocruz Minas, in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Her work focuses primarily on bioinformatics, particularly in malaria genomics and pharmacogenetics, with expertise in genomics, molecular biology, genetics, and next-generation sequencing.

Speaker: Prof. Philippe Lehours (Bacteriologist, Bordeaux University hospital)

Prof. Philippe Lehours is a bacteriologist at PharmD and a Professor at Bordeaux University and Bordeaux University hospital. He is also head of the French National Reference Center for Campylobacters and Helicobacters.

Speaker: Douglas Hurd, PhD (Field Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies)

Dr. Douglas Hurd has worked in customer support and R&D roles for many years within the biotechnology industry. He currently supports Agilent’s genomics instrumentation and reagents as well as the automated electrophoresis instruments such as the TapeStation, Fragment Analyzer, and ProteoAnalyzer.