Genomics Unlocked
Connecting Minds, Advancing Genomics
Welcome to the Genomics Unlocked knowledge hub — your destination for expert insights and global perspectives in genomic science. Whether you’re diving into a specific topic or exploring the future of genomics, this is your place to learn, discover, and connect.
Explore our growing collection of blogs and webinars highlighting the latest applications and breakthroughs powered by DNBSEQ™ technology. From cancer research and rare diseases to agriculture and population genomics, we bridge science with real-world impact.
On-demand webinars
Speakers
Dr. Marie-Laure Yaspo
Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer
Dr. Marie-Laure Yaspo is Co-Founder and CSO of Alacris Theranostics, specializing in precision oncology. She also leads a lab at the Max Planck Institute and has contributed to major projects like the Human chromosome 21 sequence and the International Cancer Genome Consortium.
Priyanka Kurapati
Field Application Scientist
Priyanka Kurapati, M.S., is a genomics specialist at MGI, applying T7 sequencing to large-scale population genomics initiatives. She began her NGS career at Baylor College of Medicine and later led WES programs at Viafet Genomics, with a background spanning DNA library prep, coral gene expression research, and certifications from institutes including NIDA and Johns Hopkins.
Dr. Yen-Yu Lin
Senior Field Application Scientist
Dr. Yen-Yu Lin is Senior FAS at BGI Research/STOmics EU, specializing in Stereo-seq technical support. Based in Munich, she leads the EU FAS team, delivers expert training, and has helped establish Stereo-seq workflows across the UK and EU. She holds a PhD in Genetics from the University of Munich and has over a decade of experience in molecular biology and transcriptomics.
Dr. Jan Mulder
Group Leader at Karolinska Institute
Dr. Jan Mulder, PhD in Molecular Neurobiology, has led key neuroscience research across Sweden and the UK. His work spans the endocannabinoid system in Alzheimer’s, protein mapping with the Human Protein Atlas, and launching SciLifeLab’s immunofluorescence facility. He now focuses on brain protein expression at Biomedicum.
Dr. Weilin Liu
Field Application Scientist
Dr. Weilin Liu holds a PhD in Molecular Medicine from the University of Groningen, with key research on FGF1 in metabolic disease and oncology published in Nature and PNAS. His work has earned national recognition, with experience spanning Groningen, Wageningen University, and Duke.
Prof. Robert Henry
Professor of Innovation in Agriculture
Professor Robert Henry is Professor of Innovation in Agriculture at The University of Queensland, specializing in genome sequencing of Australian and economically important plants. His research focuses on improving plant-based products and driving diversification in food and energy crops.
Dr. Xiaolei Liu
Professor at Huazhong Agricultural University
Dr. Xiaolei Liu is a professor at Huazhong Agricultural University, specializing in statistical genetics and genomic breeding. He has developed key tools like FarmCPU, KAML, rMVP, and HIBLUP, with applications in pig genetics and agriculture, featured in leading journals.
Dr. Manuel Delpero
Bioinformatician
Dr. Manuel Delpero, PhD in Bioinformatics from Humboldt University, specializes in developing algorithms for large-scale biological data, focusing on genomics and molecular biology. His pioneering methods have become field benchmarks, and he now applies his expertise as a bioinformatician tackling key life sciences challenges.
Prof. Charles E. Chapple
Chief Scientific Officer
Prof. Charles E. Chapple holds a BSc from the University of York and an MSc and PhD in Genomics from Pompeu Fabra University. With postdoc experience in Systems Biology, they have been a key figure in Next-Generation Sequencing since 2016, specializing in variant calling and annotation.
Dr. Marcela Galvez
Medical and Scientific Director
Marcela Galvez is a Medical Geneticist trained at Universidad del Rosario, with a Master’s in Genetic Epidemiology from Erasmus University. She is Medical and Scientific Director at Gencell Pharma and President of the Colombian Society of Human Genetics, leading genetics research and innovation in Colombia.
Dr. Shangtong Li
CEO Glibizzia Biosciences
Dr. Shang-Tong Li, PhD from Tsinghua University and NIBS, is CEO of Glibizzia Biosciences, pioneering affordable genotyping technologies. He focuses on advancing precision breeding to improve predictability in plants and livestock, driving innovation at the intersection of genomics and agriculture.
Dr. Ashraf Dallol
Laboratory Director
Dr. Ashraf Dallol is Chief Scientific Officer at NoorDx Diagnostics, KAUST, specializing in molecular techniques for personalized medicine in the Middle East. He holds a PhD from the University of Ulster and focuses on genomics and epigenetics in cancer and genetic disease research.
Dr. Akbar Pathan
Senior FAS Manager
Dr. Akbar Pathan, Senior FAS Manager at MGI, brings over 15 years of genomics expertise. With a PhD in Comparative Genomics and postdoc work in the U.S., he has held faculty roles and now focuses on bridging scientific insights with industry needs in client support and commercial strategy.
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