Oxford Nanopore at ESCMID Global 2025
ESCMID Global is one of the largest and foremost congresses in the field of infection and the comprehensive programme is a collaboration built by the ESCMID Global Programme Committee (EPC), ESCMID entities and partners and industry sponsors.
Oxford Nanopore will have a booth in the exhibit hall, and will host a Sundowner Symposium on Monday, 14th April, 2025. Session details to come soon!
Sundowner Symposium
Unlocking rapid, comprehensive pathogen genomics with real-time nanopore sequencing
Date: Monday, 14th April, 2025
Time: 16:15 - 17:45 CET
Location: TBC
This session will explore how nanopore sequencing is transforming the clinical microbiology and public health landscape by providing rapid, decentralized, and comprehensive pathogen genomics solutions. From the ability to generate complete whole-genome sequencing of microbial isolates, to the agnostic detection of pathogens and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes directly from samples, nanopore sequencing offers cost-effective, timely, and automatable sample-to-answer workflows. These innovative capabilities tackle key challenges such as uncovering hidden outbreaks, tracking plasmid transmission, and identifying potential drug resistance within hours. The session will feature experts applying nanopore technology for outbreak detection, pathogen identification, and AMR profiling, showcasing how real-time genomics can deliver actionable insights faster than traditional methods, potentially advancing precision medicine, and improving responses to infectious diseases and public health challenges.
Agenda
16:15 – 17:45 hrs CEST | Agenda (subject to change) | |
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16:15 - 16:25 hrs | Welcome and introductions | Justin O'Grady, Oxford Nanopore Technologies |
16:25 - 16:40 hrs | Implementing next generation sequencing for rapid diagnostics and public health investigations | Kim Musser, Wadsworth Center |
16:40 - 16:55 hrs | Reliable whole-genome genotyping for bacterial surveillance using nanopore sequencing data | Gabriel Wagner-Lichtenegger, R&D Institute of Hygiene, Microbiology and Environmental Medicine, Medical University of Graz |
16:55 - 17:10 hrs | Implementing portable, real-time 16S rRNA sequencing in the healthcare sector enhances antimicrobial stewardship | Anna Smielewska, Royal Liverpool Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
17:10 - 17:25 hrs | Implementing ONT metagenomics for rapid diagnosis of infection | Judith Breuer, University College London |
17:25 - 17:45 hrs | Q&A and audience discussion | Panel, facilitated by Justin O'Grady, Oxford Nanopore Technologies |
Please note: there will be an ESCMID-appointed chair moderating this session. |
Symposium Speakers
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Oxford Nanopore welcome and introductions
Justin O'Grady, VP, Translational Applications, Oxford Nanopore Technologies
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Implementing next generation sequencing for rapid diagnostics and public health investigations
Kim Musser, Clinical Director, Wadsworth Center, David Axelrod Institute
Kimberlee Musser, Ph.D. is the Clinical Director and the Chief of Bacterial Disease for the Wadswort...
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Reliable whole-genome genotyping for bacterial surveillance using nanopore sequencing data
Gabriel Wagner-Lichtenegger, Molecular Biologist, Medical University of Graz
Gabriel E. Wagner is a molecular biologist at the Medical University of Graz, specializing in molecu...
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Implementing portable, real-time 16S rRNA sequencing in the healthcare sector enhances antimicrobial stewardship
Anna Smielewska, Clinical Director, Royal Liverpool Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Anna Smielewska completed her medical training and PhD at University of Cambridge and joined the Vir...
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Implementing ONT metagenomics for rapid diagnosis of infection
Judith Breuer, Clinical Professor of Virology, University College London
Judith Breuer is Professor of Virology at UCL and Clinical lead for Virology at Great Ormond Street...