Streamline Your Next Generation Sequencing Experiments To Get Your Data Published, Funded, & Patented

The Expert Sequencing Career Library Gives Scientists Like You Certainty So You Can…

• Assess the different approaches you can use to generate Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) data and determine which is the better fit for your research
• Understand the different applications of NGS so you can get the most profit out of your equipment and samples
• Anticipate problems that can occur during your experiments so you can address them and avoid wasting time and money in unproductive runs
• Learn the concepts you need to understand to ensure you have flawless experiments every time.
• Analyze the massive amount of data generated through NGS experiments so you can find insights within the noise.
• Master the different file formats and how to convert between them, how to do quality controls, and how to prepare data for downstream analyses.
• Assemble different genomes and understand what you should consider at each step of the process. 
• Learn how to make sense of your newly assembled genomes.

Too Many Scientists Falter When It Comes To Working With NGS And Its Application.

In Fact, They May Have A Difficult Time Answering The Following Questions…

• Can you list at least 3 NGS techniques and explain the various pros and cons they offer?
• Do you know what is the power of an experiment and how to estimate it accurately?
• Can you outline the difference between specificity and sensitivity?
• Can you name the different formats in which you can store your NGS data and what application are best suited for each?
• Can you articulate what aspects you should consider when sequencing prokaryotic vs. eukaryotic organisms?
• Can you explain the concept of de Novo genome assembly and how to perform quality control during this process?
• Can you identify the right steps to perform and validate a genome assembly?

The Reality Is, Many Scientists Have Knowledge Gaps That Negatively Impact Their Ability To Capture High-Quality Images.

Here Are Three Reasons Why This Occurs…

• Smaller institutions simply can’t afford to provide the necessary Career Library. In smaller higher education centers, resources require careful allocation, and procuring quality NGS equipment—in and of itself—is a major investment. And the fact is that hiring a full-time core director to guide students and field their questions is an expense that some universities simply can’t afford. The result? Scientists are under-equipped for more complex research…and struggle to transition into industry positions that require a better understanding of all aspect of NGS.
• Even well-known universities, institutions, and companies fail to provide important NGS education. Just because a university is a science hub… it doesn’t mean it provides comprehensive guidance for groundbreaking and complex techniques such as NGS.
• Even if an institution offers some support, it may only deliver theoretical guidance and may fail to offer enough information to make an impact for scientists.
• Scientists are afraid to get help. Let’s face it. When you’re a graduate student, it’s a bit daunting to lack NGS knowledge. Your elevated academic standing makes it embarrassing to not know why you might be getting reads from a different species to the one you’re studying. Scientists need answers to their questions, but imposter syndrome makes them afraid of being judged…so they keep silent about their knowledge gaps.

As Soon As You Join ExSeq, You Will Also Get Immediate Access To The Following…

Understand the essentials of NGS—from what technique to choose to how to add your sequenced genome to a public repository. Whether you need a resource to share with your university students or you’re a postdoc who needs better support, you’ll find our course doesn’t assume students have a strong background in NGS—providing straightforward, easy-to-understand guidance.

• Lay a solid foundation for the rest of this course by understanding the general aspect of each NGS technique. The program starts by explaining the wide range of NGS methods and how they compare to each other…helping scientists know what to expect in a lab.
• Strengthen your understanding of the principles underlying a trustworthy sequence. This program covers concepts such as Sensitivity, Specificity, Type 1 and 2 errors, and other essentials for helping students sharpen their abilities in capturing high-quality images.
• Get the facts on how to prepare a sample that will yield high-quality sequences. Career Library members will receive important instructions for how to prepare samples, evaluate sample quality, assemble different types of sequences, analyze NGS data, and more.

Understand the nuances of sequencing and assembling genomes, transcriptomes, and others. No matter how much effort a scientist puts into a sequencing project, the quality of a sample can reflect the quality of his or her research—either positively or negatively. And the problem is, getting a high-resolution genome sequence isn’t as simple as following a 3-step process. Securing excellent sequences depends on a number of factors.

• Get information to decide how to prepare a sample to get the best possible final results. It’s important to realize that everything from the technique used to the computational analysis chosen matters. You’ll find this course is helpful for making strategic NGS decisions…before commencing research.
• Dive into the topic of genome assembly, taking a close look at then essential step of the sequencing process. Explore how it is different if you are working with Eukaryotes or Prcaryotes and what you should consider for each.

Gain a dashboard that hosts all the course materials—including your workbooks, module videos, and more. With the Expert Sequencing Career Library, it only takes a simple login to access all your course resources for learning a new concept or brushing up on a lesson.

• Reinforce what you have learned with video transcripts and workbooks. The resources in this Career Library accommodate different learning styles and the variety of situations students might encounter. Members can listen to MP4s while driving to the university or review their video transcripts while taking a lunch break.
• Leverage workbook exercises to test your newfound NGS knowledge or to assess where your students/researchers are at in their learning journey. Each module contains some exercises to test comprehension of the course materials—as well as a module exam.
• Members who complete all course materials will receive career track validation from the Expert Sequencing Career Library board. With this validation in hand, members can strengthen their LinkedIn profiles, add additional qualifications to their resumes, or assure a potential employer at their next job interview that they understand microscopy principles.

Gain access to the Expert Sequencing Career Library course, resources, and membership to the private online group. There’s no need to worry that there are only a few months to absorb the material presented in this online program. Instead—at their own pace—members can review this career library over and over again until they’ve mastered the material.

• Share your challenges, chat with colleagues, and stay connected with fellow members in the private group. Members who’ve completed the course will still be able to interact with other members in the group or ask our board members advanced NGS questions.
• Get advanced insights, thanks to continued-learning webinars. This course includes a season pass to the Expert Sequencing Career Library’s webinars. From single-cell sequencing to medical applications of NGS, these sessions can deepen your understanding with additional education on advanced NGS topics.