Introducing our new Education series, LabConnect. BCSLS LabConnect education sessions are a time for lab professionals from across BC to connect together to learn about new and interesting topics within laboratory medicine. In each session, BCSLS will invite experts to speak on topics that would be of interest to Medical Lab Science professionals. These sessions will be offered virtually and free of charge to all BCSLS members. We look forward to connecting with you!
Where: Virtual attendance on zoom
Costs: BCSLS Members: Free | Non-members: $10
When: 3-4 sessions per year
May 7, 2024
Who: Dr. Youness Elkhalidy
Title: Understanding Next Generation Sequencing
Description: In this presentation we will review machinery and assay principles involved in next generation sequencing (NGS), discuss methods of determining significance of identified variants, and discuss implications of NGS for oncology and targeted therapy.
Time: 530 - 630 pm