IBG Rareboost Symposium & Workshop – Unifying Multiomics: Bridging the Gaps
We are pleased to invite you to the IBG RareBoost Symposium & Workshop, where experts in the field will discuss the advancements in genomic and transcriptomic technologies that are transforming research and clinical diagnostics.
Symposium Session
The morning session will be a symposium that is free of charge and open to everyone. The symposium will allow participants to explore third-generation sequencing and optical genome mapping, two powerful tools that provide unprecedented insights into genetic structure and function. With its long-read capability, third-generation sequencing allows for the accurate detection of complex genetic variations, including structural variants and repeat regions, which are often missed by short-read technologies. Optical genome mapping further enhances genomic analysis by offering a high-resolution, genome-wide view of structural variations, providing a complementary approach to sequencing technologies.
In addition, there will be a talk on RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) which enables a comprehensive analysis of gene expression, alternative splicing, and transcript isoforms, which are crucial for understanding gene regulation and disease mechanisms.
Please see below for the Symposium Program.
💡 Attending the symposium will be free of charge and open to everyone. Registration for the symposium will happen at the registration desk before the program begins.
Date: 24 March 2025
Time: 09:00-12:15
Place: Izmir Biomedicine and Genome Center, Aziz Sancar Auditorium
Workshop Session
The afternoon session will be a practical workshop with hands-on training on the application of the Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) platform in diagnosing Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Limited seats are available for the workshop and registration is required.
Please see below for registration details for the workshop.
Date: 24 March 2025
Time: 13:30-16:30
Place: Izmir Biomedicine and Genome Center, Genomics Facility
Symposium and Workshop Program
📍 İzmir Biomedicine and Genome Center, Aziz Sancar Auditorium
9:00 – 9:20 Registration & Opening Remarks by Prof. Uğur Özbek
Session I: Symposium (Free of charge and open to everyone)
9:30-10:00 Prof. Ahmet Okay Çağlayan “Multiomic Analysis of Rare Diseases”
10:00-10:30 Dr. Zafer Yüksel “Optic Genome Mapping in Routine and Research Settings”
10:30-11:00 Prof. Hanno Jörn Bolz “The Utility of PacBio Long-Read Sequencing in Routine and Research Settings”
11:00-11:15 ☕ Coffee Break
11:15-11:45 Dr. İbrahim Miraloğlu “The Utility of ONT Long-Read Sequencing in Routine and Research Settings”
11:45-12:15 Prof. Tunahan Çakır “RNA-Seq in Mendelian Disorders”
Session II: Workshop (Pre-registration required, limited seats available, see below for details)
📍 İzmir Biomedicine and Genome Center, Genomics Facility
13:30 – 16:30 Demonstrator: Onur Yavuz “The application of the Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) platform in diagnosing Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)”
Registration Instructions for the Workshop
Participants who wish to attend this workshop must register. Registration will be based on a first-come, first-served basis. Maximum capacity for the workshop is 15 participants.
Registration fee:
- Individual applicants: 1500TL
- Industry professionals: 2500TL
🛑 Deadline: 21 March 2025 (Registration will close if capacity is reached before this date)
How to Register:
Make your payment to the following account (Please keep your invoice receipt):
- IBAN: TR22 0001 0015 0683 9693 6454 82
- Account Name: RAREBOOST SEMİNER
Complete the registration form here and don’t forget to upload your payment invoice before submitting.
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Prof. Dr. Ahmet Okay Çağlayan
Prof. Dr. Uğur Özbek
Eylül Taşkın
Dr. Begüm Utz
Aliye Kübra Ünal