Abstract

Advancements in Next Generation Sequencing - an Unbiased View

Shawn Baker, Chief Science Officer/Chief Executive Officer, AllSeq Inc

The next generation sequencing market has been experiencing rapid advancements over the past several years. While this makes for an exciting time in the field of genomics, it can be difficult for researchers to keep up with the latest developments. Through the projects placed on AllSeq’s Sequencing Marketplace, which matches researchers with sequencing providers, we have a unique and unbiased look at the market. Analysis of the projects yields insights into the popularity and true cost of the various platforms and applications. An overview of the latest trends will be presented, with special attention given to the $1000 genome. This will be followed by a peek at some of the technologies on the horizon.