Sequencing, Finishing, and Analysis in the Future (SFAF) Special Issue
Guest Editor:
Chris Detter, PhD
Chief Scientist and R&D Manager
MRIGlobal
Sequencing, Finishing, and Analysis for the Future (SFAF) is an annual international science meeting dedicated to bringing together experts in the genomics field — including those from industry, government, and academia — to focus on Next Generation Sequencing technologies and their effect on the rapidly advancing field of genomics and the broader life sciences. Our three-day meeting provides a form for these world class genomics researchers to present their impactful science, technologies and applications to their peers. With this special issue, we hope to capture and publish some of the more significant work presented at SFAF so that their research can be more extensively disseminated.
Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers will consider articles from the full breadth of evidence: from case reports and case series to original research papers and reviews. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
Genome Sequencing
- Sequencing strategies and technology advancements using the various NGS platforms
- De novo sequencing, re-sequencing, Human seq., RNA seq., metagenomics, etc.
- Sequencing applications for metagenomics, transcriptomics, diagnostics, and biosurveillance
Genome Assembly
- Whole genome assemblers and integration of next generation data
- De novo assemblers for short reads, hybrid assemblers
- Recalling and calibrating genome assemblies
- Single cell and metagenomic assemblies
Genome Improvement
- Next generation finishing tools, technologies and pipelines
- Human Genomics and genome improvement
- Quality standards for new technologies and mixed data sets
- Single cell / cell sorting and metagenomic finishing
Genome Analysis
- Genome annotation and pathway identification tools and pipelines
- Comparative genomics, re-sequencing, SNPs, structural variation
- Large scale data management, cloud computing
- Analysis for metagenomics, antimicrobial resistance, and forensics
Applications of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
- Bringing sequence to the clinic (i.e., diagnostics, cancer, inherited disorders)
- Human, non-human, and infectious disease applications
- Gene editing, synthetic genomics, forensics, and biosurveillance
- AgriGenomics, livestock genomics, plant genomics
- Global engagement and partnerships
Contributions will receive prompt and thorough peer review. Please refer to our Instructions for Authors before submitting your manuscript for consideration. Authors are encouraged to vet ideas directly with Dr. Detter via e-mail before submitting.
Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers is the leading peer-reviewed journal covering all aspects of human genetic testing including molecular biomarkers. The Journal provides a forum for the development of new technology; the application of testing to decision making in an increasingly varied set of clinical situations; ethical, legal, social, and economic aspects of genetic testing; and issues concerning effective genetic counseling. This is the definitive resource for researchers, clinicians, and scientists who develop, perform, and interpret genetic tests and their results.