The Revolutionizing Next-Generation Sequencing conference returns for its sixth edition, uniting leading researchers to discuss the latest breakthroughs in genomics. Among them are RNGS25 OC members Bram Van den Bergh and Wouter De Coster, two VIB scientists at the forefront of sequencing technology. Their work, which ranges from tracking antibiotic tolerance in bacteria to unlocking the genetic mysteries behind frontotemporal dementia, exemplifies how sequencing is reshaping science and medicine.
Van den Bergh and De Coster are particularly excited about advancements in long-read sequencing, protein sequencing, and multi-omics approaches that offer unprecedented insights into genetic data. With presentations covering everything from bacterial epigenomes to rare disease diagnostics, the conference is poised to highlight the technological advancements and the ethical questions accompanying them. Could genome sequencing soon become a standard component of healthcare? And how do we balance innovation with responsibility? As these scientists push the limits of what’s possible, the RNGS conference promises to serve as a window into the future of sequencing.
The early bird deadline for RNGS25 is 5 February. Don’t miss out and register here.
