Troubleshooting Infinium Genotyping Data

Illumina’s Infinium genotyping arrays are a robust solution that provides researchers with high-throughput, cost-effective tools to interrogate hundreds of thousands of genetic variants across a wide range of applications; from agrigenomics to complex disease research.

In this webinar, we will provide a comprehensive introduction to quality control (QC) principles for Infinium array data. Participants will learn how to interpret key QC metrics using GenomeStudio, identify common quality issues, and apply best practices for troubleshooting their data.
Whether you're new to genotyping workflows or looking to strengthen your knowledge, this webinar will equip you with practical strategies to ensure reliable genotyping results.

Speakers

Farah Abdel Rahman
Sr. Technical Applications Scientist
Illumina Inc.

Farah obtained her PhD in gene editing and viral-based gene therapy from the Technical University of Munich. She completed a master's degree in physiology and holds a bachelor's degree in biology from the American University of Beirut. Farah started her career at the Lebanese American University as a faculty fellow, where she taught graduate courses in biotechnology. In 2022, Farah joined Illumina, where she currently provides support for BeadArray, NIPT, Library prep and Partek. Additionally, she is a certified Infinium trainer and recipient of AMEA quarterly customer experience award 2024.

 

Speakers

Greeshma Venugopal
Technical Applications Scientist
Illumina Inc.

Greeshma holds a master’s degree in biotechnology from the Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT). She is a genomics specialist with demonstrated accountability in several organizations, having handled a variety of job functions such as technical assistance, sales, and project management in the field of next generation sequencing. Greeshma joined Illumina as a Technical Applications Scientist in October 2023, where she is supporting Illumina’s customers for microarrays and instruments workflows.