GenoFest 2025

Celebrating 25 Years in the FASTQ Lane—Next Stop: Exploring Emerging Technologies in Genomics

Friday, October 3, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM 
Cancer and Cardiovascular Research Building

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the University of Minnesota Genomics Center. For a quarter century, the UMGC has provided cutting-edge technologies, training, and services to advance discovery at the University of Minnesota and beyond.

As we look back on the growth of genomics over the past 25 years—and ahead to the emerging technologies that will shape the future of genomics—we invite you to join us in marking this milestone. GenoFest will feature presentations from leaders in the field, updates on the latest sequencing and multi-omic platforms, tours of the UMGC and CoLab, posters, exhibitor tables, and opportunities to connect with fellow researchers.

Researchers and collaborators interested in genomics technologies and UMGC’s resources are encouraged to attend.

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Technical Talks & Reception

• Kenny Beckman, UMGC Director — “25 Years and Rising: The Continued Expansion of Genomics in the Life Sciences and the UMN".
• Roche — "Sequencing by Expansion (SBX): A versatile, high-throughput single-molecule sequencing technology".
• Illumina — Hear from Illumina’s Vice President about the company’s innovation roadmap.

Following the talks, join us for a reception featuring light refreshments, guided tours of the UMGC, and opportunities to connect with colleagues, vendors, and campus partners at the Genomics Resource Fair.

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