Asia Pacific Spatial Genomics Summit by NanoString and Illumina
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Asia Pacific Spatial Genomic Summit was a virtual conference brings together research professionals, scientists, and clinicians around Asia Pacific to learn about and discuss recent discoveries in spatial biology. Spatial technologies are enabling new discoveries across different topics in translational and clinical science including viral host immune response and the tumor immune microenvironment. Keynote lecture was Professor. Alex Swarbrick, Garvan Institute, Australia. It was held virtually on December 10, 2020, by NanoString and Illumina. This summit invited more than 10 researchers, scientists, and clinicians including from Garvan Institute, Queensland University, Genome Institute of Singapore, Singapore Immunology Networks, National Taiwan University, Fynn Biotechnologies, Jinan, China, and Illumina as well as NanoString Technologies. The key topic of this summit is on how new technology called GeoMax DSP (Digital Spatial Profiling) being used in various researches especially on Translations research, High Flex RNA and Protein Analyses as well as Oncology research.
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This summit is important for our foundation because we have to update our knowledge on the latest technology of research and the newest result of the research especially on genomics, transcriptomics and proteomics. For us, these three disciplines of science are highly related to cultural aspects as well as behavior. Although, our focus area of research is on how environmental (cultural aspects and behavior) influences the gene, but apprehending the latest research and the newest technology of the research is essential, for we can plan a comprehensive research program in the near future in accordance with our mission.
In our perspective (cultural genetics), genomics (DNA) is highly related to the cultural roots; Transcriptomics (RNA) to the environmental threshold as well as motivation; while, proteomics to the behavior including persistent customs and dietary food. We expect with the help of the technology we can define more specific methods for better diagnose, treatment as well as prevent pathogenic diseases. This is actually the long-term plan of our foundation. By combining a comprehensive cultural knowledge and the cutting-edge technology, our future research could contribute to medical genetics in constituting the fittest well-being and healthcare of the society.
In our perspective (cultural genetics), genomics (DNA) is highly related to the cultural roots; Transcriptomics (RNA) to the environmental threshold as well as motivation; while, proteomics to the behavior including persistent customs and dietary food. We expect with the help of the technology we can define more specific methods for better diagnose, treatment as well as prevent pathogenic diseases. This is actually the long-term plan of our foundation. By combining a comprehensive cultural knowledge and the cutting-edge technology, our future research could contribute to medical genetics in constituting the fittest well-being and healthcare of the society.