NCM 2022: National Guard Civil Support Team (CST) training for nanopore sequencing workflows
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Rapid and accurate biological identification technologies are critically needed in the field especially for unknown, emerging, and genetically modified biothreats. Next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies are superior to other molecular-based identification methods because entire genomes can be analyzed. This allows for unbiased, conclusive identification of biological agents, including novel and synthetically modified threats. DEVCOM CBC is developing rapid and simplified workflows using MinION nanopore sequencing systems from Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) for use by first responders and warfighters.