GTUxICGA2026

ONCOBIOME INTELLIGENCE: SEQUENCING CANCER MICROBIOMES WITH OXFORD NANOPORE

Hands-on workshop on cancer microbiome sequencing, Oxford Nanopore workflows, EPI2ME bioinformatics, and translational oncology applications.

Dates30 June & 01 July 2026

VenueGTU-SAST, Ahmedabad

ModeOffline Hands-on Workshop

Registration Deadline12 June 2026

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

This workshop is designed to provide participants with both conceptual understanding and practical expertise in cancer microbiome sequencing workflows, Oxford Nanopore sequencing, bioinformatics analysis using EPI2ME, and clinical interpretation of microbial profiling for translational oncology applications.

ICGA FOUNDATION

ICGA Foundation is a not-for-profit, public-private-philanthropic partnership established to build India’s comprehensive cancer genomics and multi-omics resource for translational oncology and precision medicine initiatives.

GTU-SAST

GTU School of Applied Sciences & Technology provides interdisciplinary education and training in biotechnology, bioinformatics, computational sciences, and translational research infrastructure.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES

16S Metagenomics Workflow

Oxford Nanopore Sequencing Technology

Flow Cell Preparation & Loading

Live Sequencing Demonstration

EPI2ME Bioinformatics Analysis

Clinical Interpretation of Sequencing Reports

Microbial Profiling in Cancer Research

Translational Oncology Applications

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

DAY 1 — WET LAB & SEQUENCING

10:30 – 11:00 AMInauguration

11:00 – 12:00 PMDNA Quantification using Nanodrop and Qubit, Agarose Gel Electrophoresis

12:30 – 02:00 PMIntroduction to PCR in 16S Metagenomics & 16S PCR Setup

02:00 – 02:30 PMLunch Break

02:30 – 04:30 PMPCR Product Assessment & Nanopore Library Preparation

04:30 – 05:30 PMFlow Cell Preparation & Loading

05:30 – 06:15 PMLive 16S Nanopore Sequencing Run & Demonstration

DAY 2 — BIOINFORMATICS & INTERPRETATION

10:30 AM – 01:30 PMIntroduction to EPI2ME Data Analysis: Basecalling, QC, Taxonomic Classification & Microbial Profiling

01:30 – 02:30 PMLunch Break

02:30 – 04:00 PMClinical Interpretation of 16S Reports & Case-Based Discussion

04:00 – 05:30 PMFeedback Session, Certificate Distribution & Closing Ceremony

REGISTRATION DETAILS

Students	₹1,000 + GST
Faculty	₹1,200 + GST
Industry Participants	₹1,500 + GST

Who Should Attend?

Undergraduate & postgraduate students
PhD scholars & faculty members
Research scientists
Bioinformatics researchers
Clinicians interested in translational genomics
Industry professionals in genomics & diagnostics

VENUE

GTU-SAST, Academic Block 1
Gujarat Technological University
Chandkheda, Ahmedabad

Limited seats available for hands-on participation.

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