HGV2012: leveraging next-generation technology and large datasets to advance disease research

Hum Mutat. 2013 Apr;34(4):657-60. doi: 10.1002/humu.22270.

Abstract

The 13th International Meeting on Human Genome Variation and Complex Genome Analysis (HGV2012: Shanghai, China, 6th-8th September 2012) was a stimulating workshop where researchers from academia and industry explored the latest progress, challenges, and opportunities in genome variation research. Key themes included advancements in next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology, investigation of common and rare diseases, employing NGS in the clinic, utilizing large datasets that leverage biobanks and population-specific cohorts, and exploration of genomic features.

Publication types

  • Congress
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Genetic Testing*
  • Genome-Wide Association Study*
  • Genomics
  • High-Throughput Nucleotide Sequencing*
  • Humans