E-seminar: An introduction to using service providers for NGS analysis
This e-seminar provides general guidance and best practice for selecting and using a service provider to undertake NGS projects
This e-seminar, entitled “An introduction to using service providers to undertake NGS analysis”, provides general guidance and best practice for selecting and using a service provider to undertake NGS projects.
The information presented will equip the viewer with the necessary knowledge and skills to broaden the scope of food authenticity testing currently utilised by official and industrial control laboratories to include NGS technology. Those who should consider viewing this e-seminar include individuals currently working within the foods molecular testing area, particularly representatives from UK Official Control Laboratories, industry and members of organisations associated with the UK official control network.
Key stages in the process are described and examples presented which illustrate the process of selecting an appropriate service provider, and then compiling an NGS sequence project specification. Examples of commercial and academic service providers are provided. Some of the tools currently available to assist with choosing a service provider and designing a sequencing project have been included.
The production of this e-seminar was funded by Defra, FSA, FSS and BEIS under the Joint Knowledge Transfer Framework for Food Standards and Food Safety Analysis.
An introduction to using service providers to undertake NGS analysis
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