Stars of the Show
Morghan Lucas
Co-Lead R&D at MGZ Medical Genetics Center Munich
Stephan Ossowski
Professor for Computational and Biomedical Genomics at University of Tübingen
Tobias Rausch
Bioinformatician working in computational genomics at European Molecular Biology Laboratory
Pavel Vopalensky
Senior scientist working in the field of chemical biology of nucleic acids at the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the CAS.
Filip Pardy
Researcher at the Genomics Laboratory of CEITEC MU in Brno.
Daniel Gygax
Sebastian Ganschow
Field Applications Scientist – Genomics at Oxford Nanopore Technologies
Andreas Klingenhoff
Field Applications Scientist – Bioinformatics at Oxford Nanopore Technologies
Jeffrey D Silberman
Molecular Evolutionary Biologist, Protistologist – Institute of Parasitology, Czech Academy of Sciences
Suzanne Drury
FAS – EMEA at Geneyx Genomex Ltd
Tomáš Strečanský
Institute of Molecular Biomedicine
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Central European Nanopore Days
17.-19.2.2025 / UNIVERSITY CENTRE TELČ
“The future will pass through nanopores – so come see the future”
Join us for the Central European Nanopore Days 2025, the pivotal kick-off, where the cutting-edge of technology meets biology. University Centre Telč, in the heart of Europe, welcomes both newcomers and seasoned scientists to explore the vast capabilities of nanopore sequencing. Engage in workshops, listen to expert talks, and participate in innovative poster sessions.
Nanopore sequencing is revolutionizing our understanding by revealing subtle biological nuances in the direct sequencing of DNA, RNA, and even proteins. Come and learn how you can use this tool in your research to achieve answers to your questions!
Whether you’re here to share your research, learn about the latest advancements, or network with pioneers, the Central European Nanopore Days is your gateway to the future for your research. Don’t miss the chance to see how missing details can change everything in our understanding of biology.
Quick Info
Keynote Speakers
Morghan Lucas
MGZ – Medical Genetics Center
Morghan Lucas is the co-lead of R&D at the Medical Genetics Centre (MGZ) Munich and a visiting scientist at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) Hospital Clinic and Friedrich-Baur-Institut (FBI). Her primary research focuses on developing molecular diagnostic tests for various diseases, including hereditary cancers and muscular dystrophy, with an emphasis on sequencing technologies.
Come and hear Morghan’s talk:
Targeted nanopore sequencing approaches for diagnosing repeat expansion disorders, muscular dystrophies, and structural variants of unknown significance
Stephan Ossowski
University of Tübingen
Stephan Ossowski is a leading expert in genomics and bioinformatics, with significant contributions to the understanding of rare diseases and advancements in genome sequencing. His work focuses on leveraging next-generation sequencing technologies to uncover the genetic basis of rare disorders, enabling more precise diagnostics and personalized treatment approaches. Through his research, he has played a pivotal role in developing computational tools and pipelines for analyzing genomic data, contributing to cutting-edge discoveries in the field of medical genetics.
Come and hear Stephan’s talk:
Rare Disease Diagnostics with Long Reads
Tobias Rausch
European Molecular Biology Laboratory
Tobias Rausch is a leading computational genomics expert specializing in cancer genomics and the development of advanced sequencing analysis tools. His contributions include creating methods like Delly for structural variant discovery and applying long-read sequencing to unravel complex genomic rearrangements in cancers such as medulloblastoma. His work has significantly advanced genomic methodologies, particularly in understanding cancer-related genetic variations.
Come and hear Tobias’s talk:
ONT sequencing of 1,019 samples from the 1000 Genomes Project
Pavel Vopalensky
Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the CAS
Pavel Vopalensky was trained as molecular biologist specialized in the field of evolutionary developmental biology (evo-devo) and gene expression. Using spatial gene expressionprofiling methods in non-model organisms he contributed to the elucidation of the evoultionary origins of the nervous system and vertebrate eyes. His current work focuses on the role of RNA modifications in RNA biology, involving the development of novel sequencing methods to identify RNAs bearing non-canonical 5’ caps and elucidating their role using short and long read sequencing technology.
Come and hear Pavel’s talk:
Using ONT direct RNA sequencing to study RNA modifications and replication ofinfectious non-coding circular RNAs
Filip Pardy
Genomics Laboratory of CEITEC MU in Brno
Filip Pardy graduated in Molecular Biology and Genetics at the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University in Brno. He is a researcher at the Genomics Laboratory of CEITEC MU in Brno. His expertise is in NGS technology and its application for research and diagnostic purposes. He has been working with Oxford Nanopore sequencers since their launch in 2014 and has been an advanced user of the diverse applications offered by this platform since then.
Come and hear Filip’s talk:
Targeted long reads for breakpoint and repetition analysis
Daniel Gygax
Daniel Gygax is a dedicated biologist with a deep passion for conservation. With a strong foundation in Evolution, Ecology, and Systematic Biology, he has developed expertise in molecular biology and genomics. Currently, he is a PhD candidate in the Lara Urban group, focusing on environmental DNA-based biodiversity monitoring and conservation genomics. His research aims to develop in situ genomic techniques to aid the conservation of species in Guatemala.
Come and hear Daniel’s talk:
eDNA monitoring of vertebrates in Zambia with nanopore sequencing
Sebastian Ganschow
Oxford Nanopore Technologies
Sebastian is a molecular biologist and bioinformatician. He received his PhD in forensic genetics from the Bielefeld University, Germany. Since 2015, he focused on the application of next-generation sequencing technologies across different areas of life sciences. As a field applications scientist, Sebastian provides technical support to Nanopore customers. He assists in the development of sequencing workflows and delivers Nanopore trainings to ensure the success of sequencing projects.
Come and hear Sebastian’s talk:
Pushing boundaries: Clinical applications and future horizons of Nanopore technology
Andreas Klingenhoff
Oxford Nanopore Technologies
Andreas Klingenhoff joined Oxford Nanopore as Field Application Scientist for Bioinformatics. Before that Andreas has been part of two bioinformatics start-ups (Genomatix and Bluebee). From these different positions Andreas has a broad experience in bioinformatics, going from software development to scientific consulting. His strong background in gene regulation and genome annotation growed from being part of first developments for the analysis of NGS data.
Come and hear Andreas’s talk:
From raw data to result. Data analysis with Oxford Nanopore.
Jeffrey D Silberman
Institute of Parasitology, Czech Academy of Sciences
Jeffrey Silberman is an Associate Scientist in the Laboratory of Genomics and Diversity of Protists in the Biology Centre located in Ceske Budejovice, CZ. His research interests include discovering new-to-science unicellular eukaryotes (protists) with an emphasis on anaerobes and free-living relatives of parasites, and determining their phylogenetic affiliations. His decades-long experience in molecular techniques unexpectedly became useful in long-read DNA sequencing technologies.
Come and hear Jeff’s talk:
When kits don’t work: Tips and Tricks for long-read sequencing of complex samples.
Suzanne Drury
Geneyx
Suzanne Drury has over 20 years’ experience in biotech, NHS and academia across a range of clinical disciplines, with a focus on the implementation of new genomic technologies to clinical care, including personalised medicine, paediatric rare disease and non-invasive prenatal diagnosis. She has experience in clinical interpretation for rare disease, including for the UK 100,000 Genomes Project, product development, translational research and clinical implementation. Suzie has also been Head of Laboratory, establishing a rapid exome sequencing service and conducting research in the field of prenatal and non-invasive prenatal diagnosis. She was Principal Investigator for the HAPPY (Healthy Aging Pharmacogenomics and Polypharmacy) trial, which looked at the implementation of pharmacogenomics into primary care and led an Innovate UK funded project on development of clinical decision support solutions for pharmacogenomic
Come and hear Suzanne’s talk:
Making the Most of It – Analysis for the Future of Clinical Genomics
Tomáš Strečanský
Institute of Molecular Biomedicine
Tomáš Strečanský is an expert and enthusiast in Nanopore sequencing, focusing on rapid pathogen detection and antimicrobial resistance profiling. His expertise involves optimizing sample preparation techniques, including selective host depletion and whole-genome amplification, to enhance sequencing efficiency. Tomáš has hands-on experience with both Nanopore and short-read platforms, utilizing bioinformatic tools for data analysis. His work aims to develop fast and accurate point-of-care applications and diagnostic methods for infectious diseases.
Come and hear Tomáš’s talk:
Making the Most of IMinION Point-of-Care Test: Development of Rapid Identification of Pathogens and AMR based on Nanopore Sequencingt – Analysis for the Future of Clinical Genomics
Come see the future with Nanopore sequencing!
Program
What you can look forward to – registration open!
All day
Registration
9:00-11:00
Adaptive sampling pre-conference workshop – with library prep and launch
11:30-13:00
Lunch
13:00-13:15
Welcome speech
13:20-14:00
Sebastian Ganschow
Pushing boundaries: Clinical applications and future horizons of Nanopore technology
14:00-14:40
Andreas Klingenhoff
From raw data to result. Data analysis with Oxford Nanopore
14:40-15:15
Coffee Break – posters
15:15-15:45
Suzanne Drury
Making the Most of It – Analysis for the Future of Clinical Genomics
16:00-18:00
Andreas Klingenhoff
EPI2ME Hands-ON workshop – Beginners and Advanced
16:00-19:00
Posters
19:00-1:00
Social evening
All day
Registration
7:30-8:00
Short morning jogging for Long-read day (~5km)
9:20-10:00
Tobias Rausch
ONT sequencing of 1,019 samples from the 1000 Genomes Project
10:00-10:40
Stephan Ossowski
Rare Disease Diagnostics with Long Reads
10:50-11:30
Filip Pardy
Targeted long reads for breakpoint and repetition analysis
11:30-13:00
Lunch
13:00-13:40
Morghan Lucas
Targeted nanopore sequencing approaches for diagnosing repeat expansion disorders, muscular dystrophies, and structural variants of unknown significance
13:40-14:10
Jeffrey Donald Silberman
When kits don’t work: Tips and Tricks for long-read sequencing of complex samples.
14:10-14:40
Tomáš Strečanský
MinION Point-of-Care Test: Development of Rapid Identification of Pathogens and AMR based on Nanopore Sequencing
14:40-15:15
Coffee Break – posters
15:15-15:30
GNTlabs collective
Complicated Regions in Current Diagnostics and the Promise of Long-Reads
15:30-16:30
Panel discussion
Panel Discussion: Implementation of Nanopore in everyday workflow for clinical purposes
16:30-18:00
Philip Masheter
Commented walk through historical center of TELČ
19:00-22:00
Dinner + Cultural evening (PubQuiz) – at Panský Dvůr
7:30-8:00
Short morning jogging for Long-read day (~5km)
9:20-10:00
Pavel Vopálenský
Using ONT direct RNA sequencing to study RNA modifications and replication ofinfectious non-coding circular RNAs
10:00-10:15
Flaminia Mancini
Profiling Non-Canonical RNA Caps: Reverse Transcriptase Fingerprint Method Coupled with Nanopore Sequencing
10:15-10:55
Daniel Gygax
eDNA monitoring of vertebrates in Zambia with nanopore sequencing
11:00-11:20
Workshop evaluation
11:20-13:00
Lunch
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Venue
University Centre Telč
Located in the picturesque town of Telč, the university centre serves as both educational and cultural hub. The centre was established by Masaryk University in the former Jesuit College complex.
The carefully renovated historical compound constitutes an excellent environment for the implementation of higher education: the lecture rooms, office spaces, library, café and accommodation facilities are all filled with a unique atmosphere.
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Náměstí Zachariáše z Hradce 2
588 56 Telč, Czech Republic
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Accomodation
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Organizers
I.T.A.-Intertact
NGS Geeks Division
We are part of the I.T.A.-Interact family – supplier of laboratory instruments, reagents and laboratory plastics.
You probably know them already, but for the record: they excel in flow cytometry, have been on the market since 1996 and represent manufacturers such as SONY Biotechnology, Zybio and Thermo Fisher.
Contacts
CEITEC
Core Facility Genomics
Core Facility Genomics (CFG) provides genomic analysis services and access to cutting-edge genomic instrumentation. Our main technologies include massively parallel sequencing using Illumina and nanopore sequencing, and high-throughput and digital PCR. We also have access to additional instrumentation, including cell sorters, flow cytometers, and Laser Capture Microdissection, through our partnership with CEITEC Center of Molecular Medicine. We can also serve as a technological platform for the organization of workshops of various sizes, collaborating with various suppliers and application specialists.
Partners
Oxford Nanopore Technologies
Oxford Nanopore Technologies’ goal isto bring the widest benefits to societythrough enabling the analysis of anything, by anyone, anywhere.
The innovative nanopore-based sensingtechnology provides real-time, accurate, accessible, and scalable analysis of DNA and RNA. Used in more than 125 countries, it aids in understanding human, plant, animal, bacterial, viral, and environmentalbiology, as well as a range of diseasesincluding cancer, and has significant potential impacts in healthcare, food, and agriculture.
Oxford Nanopore Technologies products are not intended for use for health assessment or to diagnose, treat, mitigate, cure, or prevent any disease or condition.
Geneyx
Founded in 2018, Geneyx is driven by the belief that comprehensive genomic insights are essential for every patient’s care. Our mission is to transform the integration of genomics into healthcare and pharmaceutical research with our sophisticated data analysis platform. Serving a wide range of clients, including hospitals, genetics labs, and life-science companies, Geneyx offers unmatched precision in genetic analysis and research.
Vazyme
Vazyme is a global technology and service provider dedicated to the design, manufacture, and application of bioactive proteins in life science, in vitro diagnostics, bio-medicine, and others. Producing all core materials in-house and adhering to GMP quality control standards, Vazyme endeavor to maintain a stable and sufficient supply of top-quality products for global customers.
SPT Labtech
SPT Labtech is the leader in resilient and fast-growing market niches, including in its core segment, the low-throughput liquid handling market and is strongly positioned in in the Cryo-EM segment, a cutting-edge technique supporting the research of new drug targets within novel modalities like cell and gene therapy, as well as mRNA. SPT helps researchers save time through automation and provide treatments or find cures for previously untreatable conditions.
Eclipsebio
Eclipsebio’s foundation is the portfolio of next-generation assays and analyses, tailored for the development of RNA-based and RNA-targeting medicines. From revealing how LNP formulations affect structure and the shelf life of RNA vaccines to identifying optimal targets for siRNAs, Eclipsebio provide the multiomic insights our partners need for successful drug development. Discover how our comprehensive support can make the difference between clinical trial success or failure.
Claret Bioscience
Degraded DNA molecules have a story to tell. And what good is any story without an end? Traditional Next Generation Sequencing methods alter or obliterate the native ends of DNA fragments. But we at Claret Bioscience are nucleic acid purists. Our mission is to leave molecules unaltered and deliver the complete DNA (and RNA) story from beginning to end.
BioSkryb Genomics
BioSkryb’s ResolveOME Whole Genome and Transcriptome Amplification Kit combines our breakthrough whole-genome amplification (WGA) technology, Primary Template-directed Amplification (PTA), with full-transcript reverse transcription, and our innovative BaseJumper® computational tools to pave the way for comprehensive single-cell multiomic analysis.
