DRAGEN Single Cell RNA Data Analysis

Single-cell RNA sequencing has become one of the most powerful tools for exploring cellular heterogeneity, allowing researchers to move beyond bulk expression averages and investigate gene expression at the individual cell level. This webinar walks through the DRAGEN™ Single Cell RNA pipeline, covering the workflow from raw sequencing data to analysis-ready results.

The session begins with an overview of key single-cell analysis concepts, including cell barcoding, molecular identifiers, splice-aware alignment, and cell filtering. It then walks through the DRAGEN Single Cell RNA workflow in detail. Attendees will also review DRAGEN's output files and quality metrics, with a brief look at downstream visualization options.

Speaker:

Deniz Öztürk
Senior Technical Applications Scientist
Illumina Inc.

Deniz Öztürk is a Senior Technical Applications Scientist at Illumina, supporting customers across the META+ region with bioinformatics workflows and sequencing platforms. She holds a BS in Molecular Biology and Genetics from Bilkent University and brings over five years of experience across a range of genomics technologies, including NGS and microarray. Prior to joining Illumina, she worked as an Application Specialist, providing technical support and hands-on training. She enjoys troubleshooting technical challenges and turning complex data into clear, actionable insights.