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Reminder – Edinburgh Genomics Professional Learning Glow TV

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On the 16th November, 2015, from 4.00-5.00pm, Education Scotland is hosting an exciting event in collaboration with Edinburgh Genomics – giving practitioners a chance to converse with some of Scotland’s leading experts in modern genomics research.

Edinburgh Genomics is embedded in the rich academic environment of the University of Edinburgh, offering genomic sequencing and bioinformatics services across the fields of medical, veterinary and biological sciences.

This twilight session has been organised in accordance with the specifications of the DNA and the Genome unit of the CfE Higher (H4KD 76).  The session will be hosted by Karim Gharbi, Head of Genomics, and Mark Blaxter, director of the Genome Science Division, and will explain the concepts of sequencing and bioinformatics; describing the cutting-edge technologies used at Edinburgh Genomics in this highly powerful and ever-developing field of scientific research.  The many applications for genomic sequencing, such as phylogenomics, comparative genomics and possible clinical applications will also be discussed.

To register for the event, click here

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