DNA Sequencing Technologies

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This course introduces the fundamental principles of DNA sequencing. You will learn how modern sequencing technologies work, their strengths and limitations, and the differences between short-read and long-read sequencing. The course focuses on four major platforms: Illumina, Ion Torrent, Oxford Nanopore, and PacBio.

In this course you will learn:

  •  The basic concept of DNA sequencing
  • The principles of Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)
  • How Long-Read Sequencing works and why it is important
  • Key features and differences of Illumina, Ion Torrent, Oxford Nanopore, and PacBio

ACHI credits

This ACHI-accredited training offers 0.15 CECs , equivalent to 1 hour.