Webinar: From Sample to Sequence
Join our supplier Zymo Research's upcoming webinar! Microbiome research requires reliable, scalable workflows to process a wide range of sample types while ensuring reproducible results. Discover how the University of Bielefeld Medical School's Biobank OWL has established an automated workflow for microbial DNA isolation and sequencing to support high-quality microbiome research at scale.
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About this webinar:
Microbiome research increasingly depends on standardized and scalable workflows capable of processing diverse sample types while maintaining data quality and reproducibility. To address these challenges, the Biobank Ostwestfalen-Lippe (OWL) at the University of Bielefeld Medical School has established an automated platform for microbial DNA isolation and sequencing that supports large-scale cohort studies. In this webinar, experts from Biobank OWL, Hamilton Germany, and Zymo Research will demonstrate how automated microbiome workflows can improve consistency, efficiency, and flexibility across different sample matrices. Attendees will gain valuable insights into implementing standardized protocols, applying quality control measures, and integrating automated DNA extraction with downstream next-generation sequencing (NGS) workflows.
In this webinar, you will learn:
- How to implement standardized, automated workflows for microbiome DNA isolation across diverse sample matrices.
- How to leverage modular SOPs for matrix-specific adaptations while maintaining harmonized processing.
- How to apply quality control measures to ensure reproducible and reliable microbiome data.
- How to integrate seamlessly with NGS workflows to support scalable microbiome research in large longitudinal cohorts.
About the speakers:
Dr. Timm Weber is Project Manager and Quality Manager at Biobank Ostwestfalen-Lippe (OWL).
Dr. Mirkko Flecken is a Field Automation Specialist at Hamilton Germany.
Geerthigan Karunakaran is Associate Automation Solutions at Zymo Research Europe.