Webinar Series Agenda
September 1, 2026 | 12:00–2:00 p.m. ET
- Presentation 1: From Sequencing to Action: Real-World Strategies for Public Health and Infectious Disease Labs
- Panel Discussion: Lessons from the Lab: Peer Perspectives on Surveillance, Pathogen Detection, and Implementation
From Sequencing to Action: Real-World Strategies for Public Health and Infectious Disease Labs
Join public health laboratory professionals and Illumina experts for a practical, peer-driven virtual forum focused on real-world challenges in infectious disease, microbiology, and public health laboratory operations. Sessions will highlight applied research programs, sequencing-based surveillance approaches, operational considerations, and shared implementation challenges, with time built in for discussion and Q&A.
Key Learning Objectives
- Evaluate practical approaches for implementing sequencing-based infectious disease surveillance programs
- Describe real-world experiences deploying next-generation sequencing workflows, including lessons learned from implementing the Illumina Rapid RNA workflow on the MiSeq™ i100 Plus system.
- Identify operational considerations and common implementation challenges associated with integrating sequencing technologies into routine laboratory workflows.
- Assess how genomic surveillance data can support pathogen detection, outbreak response, and public health decision-making to improve laboratory and community health outcomes.
Speakers: Genay Pilarowski, PhD, Mark Pandori, PhD, and Jason Smith
The panel discussion will begin immediately following Presentation 1.
Panel Discussion: Lessons from the Lab: Peer Perspectives on Surveillance, Pathogen Detection, and Implementation
Join public health laboratory leaders, infectious disease experts, and Illumina specialists for an interactive virtual panel focused on the real-world challenges shaping public health and microbiology laboratories today. Through a moderated discussion, panellists will share experiences implementing sequencing-based surveillance programs, managing operational demands, overcoming adoption barriers, and advancing applied research initiatives.
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify common operational and implementation challenges associated with adopting and scaling sequencing workflows in public health and microbiology laboratories.
- Compare approaches and lessons learned from peer laboratories related to workforce, workflow, data management, and program sustainability.
- Evaluate emerging opportunities and best practices for integrating sequencing into public health laboratory strategies through insights shared by experienced laboratory professionals and experts.
Speakers: Genay Pilarowski, PhD, Mark Pandori, PhD, Jason Smith, Scott Hanton, PhD.
