Lunch & Learn – Unlocking Genomic Insights: Exploring the nCounter Analysis System at PMGC

In-Person Seminar
Princess Margaret Cancer Research Tower, Seminar Room 4-204 | 101 College St, Toronto, ON M5G 0A3Link

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Join our upcoming lunch & learn to dive deep into the nCounter® Analysis System. This reliable gene expression platform allows for multiplexing up to 800 targets using direct detection technology. With a straightforward workflow that requires just 15 minutes of hands-on time for most panels, and an automated benchtop system, you can expect highly reproducible data in less than 24 hours.

During the session, we will explore the mechanics, applications, and impacts of the nCounter platform through various case studies. We’ll also provide details on how to access the system available through the Princess Margaret Genomics Centre. Come discover why this technology has been featured in more than 7,000 peer-reviewed publications. Office hours will follow the seminar, providing an opportunity to discuss your current projects and have any questions answered. Feel free to drop by, or contact Amir Farooqui (amir.farooqui@bruker.com) to schedule a meeting.

  • Robust performance on difficult sample types including FFPE, blood, and biofluids
  • Accelerated turn-around times shorten time to market and/or publication
  • Technical reproducibility on low quality RNA including FFPE and non-tissue samples
  • Extensive menu of ready-to-ship panels designed with input from industry leading experts in the field
  • Introduction & Opening Remarks: Amir Farooqui, Regional Account Manager – Canada, NanoString Technologies
  • Core Facility Introduction and Benefits of nCounter for Bulk Gene Expression Projects: Monika Sharma, Lab Coordinator, PMGC
  • nCounter Analysis System Comprehensive Overview and Recent Advances in Spatial Biology: Elizabeth Stirling, Ph.D., Field Application Scientist, NanoString Technologies
  • Stem Cell-Derived Gene Expression Scores Predict Survival and Leukemic Transformation in Myelofibrosis: Jessie Medeiros, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Researcher, University Health Network
  • Q&A Session

Speakers

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Monika Sharma

Lab Coordinator, PMGC, University Health Network

Elizabeth Stirling, PhD

Field Application Scientist, NanoString Technologies

Jessie Medeiros, Ph.D.

Postdoctoral Researcher, University Health Network