The detection and surveillance of pathogens such as respiratory viruses, sexually transmitted pathogens, adventitious agents and antimicrobial-resistant bacteria are increasingly important in healthcare settings and environmental monitoring. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of identifying and differentiating variants of concern. By applying the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic to other pathogens of interest, it’s clear there’s a widespread need for the ability to target sensitive variants using next-generation sequencing (NGS) enrichment strategies and to analyze NGS data.

In this training, we'll use QIAGEN CLC Genomics Workbench to analyze NGS data generated from hybrid capture technology. Using data generated from QIAGEN HYB panels, you'll learn how to import, analyze and interpret NGS data. Specifically, you’ll discover:
1. How to import NGS data into QIAGEN CLC Genomics Workbench
2. How to analyze the data using template workflows;
3. How to interpret the results using the interactive graphics produced by the workflows;
4. How to modify the template workflows to accommodate custom panels