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Day 1 - June 22/23

Ion World 2022: The virtual event that gets real about NGS

Day 1 - June 22/23

Ion World 2022: The virtual event that gets real about NGS

Europe - 12:00 PM Central European Summer Time

North America - 9:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time

Asia-Pacific - 11:00 AM Singapore Standard Time (*June 23)

Please join us for Ion World 2022, where scientists and professionals from around the world share how they are advancing research in a broad range of application areas—Oncology, Infectious Disease, Reproductive Health, Inherited Disease and basic research using the Ion Torrent™ sequencing systems, the GeneStudio™ and Genexus™ systems. Ion World 2022 will feature over 15 speakers, also be sure to view the content available on demand at your convenience.

Highlights of Ion World 2022

  • The Genexus Dx Integrated Sequencer (CE-IVD) launched in March. Hear how labs in Europe are harnessing the power of the Genexus Dx Integrated Sequencer in their clinical laboratories.
  • Discover how your lab can go from sample-to-report for NGS results in less than 24 hours, with just two touchpoints and 20 minutes of hands-on time.
  • Learn about the expanding menu of assays and applications on the GeneStudio and Genexus systems.
  • Did you know that Dr. Allison Glass and her team at Lancet Laboratories in Gauteng, South Africa were among the first to detect Omicron, a SARS-CoV-2 variant, using the Genexus Integrated Sequencer? Did you know the GeneStudio system is being used to sequence thousands of SARS-CoV-2 samples per week? Join us to learn more about other microbial and infectious disease research applications enabled by the Ion Torrent systems.
  • Learn about expanded carrier screening (ECS) and preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) assays that offer scientific insights that may increase probability of success for future pregnancies and healthier future generations.

Have fun at Ion World 2022—take a picture in our photo booth, earn points by visiting booths showcasing the many applications of NGS, experience a true end-to-end NGS workflow on the Genexus System, and so much more.


Speakers
  • Dr. Roziana, Ariffin, M.D.

    Visiting Consultant Genetics Pathologist; Sunway Medical Centre
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Dr. Neeraj Arora

    Laboratory Director (Molecular Biology); Unipath Specialty Laboratory(Ahmedabad)
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Dr. Cengiz Cinnioglu

    Founder and CEO; Nextgen Genetics
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Dirk Dittmer, Ph.D., MS

    Professor, UNC Department of Microbiology and Immunology Director, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Viral Genomics (Vironomics) Core
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Andy Felton

    Vice President, Product Management and Market Development, Clinical Sequencing Division; Thermo Fisher Scientific
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Andrew Hutchison

    Associate Director, Product Management, Clinical Sequencing Division; Thermo Fisher Scientific
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Fiona Hyland, MSc

    Director of Informatics R&D; Thermo Fisher Scientific
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Dr. Karl Kashofer

    Head of the Laboratory for Diagnostic Genome Analysis, Department of Pathology, Medical University of Graz, Austria
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Professor Jong-Won Kim

    Director of Department of Laboratory Medicine; Samsung Medical Center
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Professor Artur Kowalik

    Head of Department of Molecular Diagnostics; Holycross Cancer Center, Poland
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Dr. Karen Page (AFHEA)

    Research Fellow; Leicester Cancer Research Centre
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Dr. Brendan Pang

    Consultant Pathologist and Medical/Laboratory Director; Angsana Molecular and Diagnostics and Parkway Laboratory Services Ltd
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Giorgio Pea

    Product Manager AmpliSeq Designer, AmpliSeq White Glove Service and AmpliSeq HD; Thermo Fisher Scientific
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Dr. Raquel Viana

    Scientific Head of Molecular Pathology, Lancet Laboratories, South Africa
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Professor Zhang Xiowei, Ph.D.

    Professor; Nanjing University
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Eugene Yeboah, MSc

    Sr. Scientist; The Association of Public Health Laboratories
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Dr. Wang Yueqiang, Ph.D.

    Chief Scientist; Suzhou Basecare Medical Co. Ltd.
    BIOGRAPHY

Agenda

EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, AND AFRICA AGENDA (CEST- Wednesday, June 22)

TIME (CEST)

ACTIVITY

LOCATION

 

SESSION 1

 

12:00PM

Introduction

Auditorium

 

NGS results in as little as 24 hours with the Ion Torrent Genexus Dx Integrated Sequencer - A fast, flexible, automated NGS CE-IVD system

Andrew Hutchison

Associate Director, Product Management, Clinical Sequencing Division; Thermo Fisher Scientific

Auditorium

 

The impact of fast NGS in today’s clinical practice: from precision oncology to infectious disease

Dr. Raquel Viana

Head of Molecular Pathology; Lancet Laboratories, South Africa

Auditorium

 

Live Q&A

Auditorium

1:00PM

Break

 

 

SESSION 2

 

1:10PM

Introduction

Auditorium

 

Speed vs Flexibility Ion Torrent™ Genexus System versus Ion
GeneStudio S5

Priv.-Doz. Mag. Dr. Karl Kashofer
Head of the Laboratory for Diagnostic Genome Analysis, Department of Pathology; Medical University of Graz, Austria

Auditorium

 

NGS in the clinical laboratory – experiences of the Holycross Cancer Center with 1 day NGS

Prof. Artur Kowalik,

Head of Molecular Diagnostics Head of Department of Molecular Diagnostics; Holycross Cancer Center, Poland

Auditorium

 

Live Q&A

Auditorium

2:10PM

Break

 

 

SESSION 3

 

2:20PM

Introduction

Auditorium

 

Ion AmpliSeq White Glove Service: Custom NGS Solutions for Infectious Disease Research

Giorgio Pea

Product Manager AmpliSeq Designer, AmpliSeq White Glove Service and AmpliSeq HD; Thermo Fisher Scientific

Auditorium

 

A rapid, cost effective shallow WGS research workflow applicable to limiting amounts of cell-free DNA

Karen Page (AFHEA)

Research Fellow; Leicester Cancer Research Centre

Auditorium

 

Live Q&A

Auditorium

3:20PM

Break

 

 

SESSION 4

 

3:30PM

Introduction

Auditorium

 

Genexus System Virtual Demo followed by live Q&A

Andrew Hutchison

Associate Director, Product Management, Clinical Sequencing Division; Thermo Fisher Scientific

Auditorium

 

Explore and Connect

Explore the Exhibit Hall and Poster Hall

Connect with colleagues and our experts in the Networking Lounge

Exhibit Hall/ Poster Hall/

Networking Lounge

 

END OF EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, AND AFRICA SESSION

 

 

AMERICAS AGENDA (PDT, Wednesday June 22)

TIME (PDT)

ACTIVITY

LOCATION

 

SESSION 1

 

9:00AM

Introduction

Auditorium

 

Bringing the Power of NGS to Multiple Applications with Ion Torrent NGS Systems

Andy Felton, Ph.D.

Vice President, Product Management & Market Development, Clinical Sequencing Division

Auditorium

 

Advancements in Pharmacogenomic Research - A streamlined workflow for sequencing and analysis of genes associated with drug metabolism pathways

Fiona Hyland, MSc

Director of Informatics R&D; Thermo Fisher Scientific

Auditorium

 

Live Q&A

Auditorium

10:00AM

Break

 

 

SESSION 2

 

10:10AM

Introduction

Auditorium

 

Targeted Sequencing of Large and Small Viruses

Dirk Dittmer, Ph.D., MS

Director; UNC Vironomics Core 

Auditorium

 

COVID and Beyond: NGS Applications for Public Health Surveillance, Epidemiology and Emerging Pathogen Identification

Eugene Yeboah, MSc

Sr. Scientist; The Association of Public Health Laboratories

Auditorium

 

Live Q&A

 

11:10PM

Break

 

 

SESSION 3

 

11:20AM

Introduction

Auditorium

 

Reinventing Reproductive Health Research through Advancements in Genomics

Dr. Cengiz Cinnioglu

Founder and CEO; Nextgen Genetics

Auditorium

 

 

Live Q&A

Auditorium

12:20AM

Break

 

 

 

 

 

SESSION 4

 

12:30PM

Introduction

 

 

Genexus System Virtual Demo

Andrew Hutchison

Associate Director, Product Management, Clinical Sequencing Division; Thermo Fisher Scientific

Auditorium

 

Explore and Connect

Explore the Exhibit Hall and Poster Hall

Connect with colleagues and our experts in the Networking Lounge

Exhibit Hall/

Poster Hall/

Networking Lounge

 

END OF AMERICAS SESSION

 

 

 

 

 

ASIA PACIFIC AGENDA (SGT- Thursday, June 23)

TIME (SGT)

ACTIVITY

LOCATION

 

SESSION 1

 

11:00AM

Introduction

Auditorium

 

Impact of Rapid Genomic Profiling for Myeloid Malignancy Research

Dr. Neeraj Arora

Laboratory Director (Molecular Biology); Unipath Specialty Laboratory (Ahmedabad)

Auditorium

 

Early Access User Experience of Oncomine BRCA Research assay and Myeloid Gx V2 Assay on Genexus

Professor Jong Won Kim

Director of Department of Laboratory Medicine; Samsung Medical Center

Auditorium

 

Live Q&A

Auditorium

12:00PM

Break

 

 

SESSION 2

 

12:10PM

Introduction

Auditorium

 

Utilization of the Genexus turnkey NGS platform for molecular profiling of NSCLC samples

Dr. Brendan Pang

Consultant Pathologist and Medical/Laboratory Director; Angsana Molecular and Diagnostics and Parkway Laboratory Services Ltd

Auditorium

 

NGS results in as little as 24 hours with the Ion Torrent Genexus Dx Integrated Sequencer -A fast, flexible, automated NGS CE-IVD system

Andrew Hutchison

Associate Director, Product Management, Clinical Sequencing Division; Thermo Fisher Scientific

Auditorium

 

Live Q&A

Auditorium

1:10PM

Break

 

 

SESSION 3

 

1:20PM

Introduction

Auditorium

 

Your GeneStudio S5 system capability – Expand into Reproductive health research

Dr. Roziana Ariffin, M.D.

Visiting Consultant Genetics Pathologist; Sunway Medical Centre

Auditorium

 

Ion AmpliSeq White Glove Service: Custom NGS Solutions for Infectious Disease Research

Giorgio Pea

Product Manager AmpliSeq Designer, AmpliSeq White Glove Service and AmpliSeq HD; Thermo Fisher Scientific

Auditorium

 

Live Q&A

Auditorium

2:20PM

Break

 

 

SESSION 4 (Slides in English. Audio in Chinese)

 

2:30PM

Introduction

Auditorium

 

Application of next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies in in vitro fertilization (IVF) field.

Dr. Wang Yueqiang, Ph.D.

Chief Scientist; Suzhou Basecare Medical Co. Ltd.

Auditorium

 

Development and application of environmental genomics in ecological environment monitoring and management.

Zhang Xiaowei, Ph.D.

Professor; Nanjing University

Auditorium

 

Live Q&A

Auditorium

 

Explore and Connect

Explore the Exhibit Hall and Poster Hall

Connect with colleagues and our experts in the Networking Lounge

Exhibit Hall/

Poster Hall/

Networking Lounge

 

END OF APAC SESSION

 

 

 

Speakers


  • Dr. Roziana, Ariffin, M.D.

    Dr. Roziana, Ariffin, M.D.

    Visiting Consultant Genetics Pathologist; Sunway Medical Centre

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Dr. Neeraj Arora

    Dr. Neeraj Arora

    Laboratory Director (Molecular Biology); Unipath Specialty Laboratory(Ahmedabad)

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Dr. Cengiz Cinnioglu

    Dr. Cengiz Cinnioglu

    Founder and CEO; Nextgen Genetics

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Dirk Dittmer, Ph.D., MS

    Dirk Dittmer, Ph.D., MS

    Professor, UNC Department of Microbiology and Immunology Director, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Viral Genomics (Vironomics) Core

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Andy Felton

    Andy Felton

    Vice President, Product Management and Market Development, Clinical Sequencing Division; Thermo Fisher Scientific

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Andrew Hutchison

    Andrew Hutchison

    Associate Director, Product Management, Clinical Sequencing Division; Thermo Fisher Scientific

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Fiona Hyland, MSc

    Fiona Hyland, MSc

    Director of Informatics R&D; Thermo Fisher Scientific

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Dr. Karl Kashofer

    Dr. Karl Kashofer

    Head of the Laboratory for Diagnostic Genome Analysis, Department of Pathology, Medical University of Graz, Austria

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Professor Jong-Won Kim

    Professor Jong-Won Kim

    Director of Department of Laboratory Medicine; Samsung Medical Center

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Professor Artur Kowalik

    Professor Artur Kowalik

    Head of Department of Molecular Diagnostics; Holycross Cancer Center, Poland

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Dr. Karen Page (AFHEA)

    Dr. Karen Page (AFHEA)

    Research Fellow; Leicester Cancer Research Centre

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Dr. Brendan Pang

    Dr. Brendan Pang

    Consultant Pathologist and Medical/Laboratory Director; Angsana Molecular and Diagnostics and Parkway Laboratory Services Ltd

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Giorgio Pea

    Giorgio Pea

    Product Manager AmpliSeq Designer, AmpliSeq White Glove Service and AmpliSeq HD; Thermo Fisher Scientific

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Dr. Raquel Viana

    Dr. Raquel Viana

    Scientific Head of Molecular Pathology, Lancet Laboratories, South Africa

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Professor Zhang Xiowei, Ph.D.

    Professor Zhang Xiowei, Ph.D.

    Professor; Nanjing University

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Eugene Yeboah, MSc

    Eugene Yeboah, MSc

    Sr. Scientist; The Association of Public Health Laboratories

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Dr. Wang Yueqiang, Ph.D.

    Dr. Wang Yueqiang, Ph.D.

    Chief Scientist; Suzhou Basecare Medical Co. Ltd.

    BIOGRAPHY
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