Name
Decoding diversity: how HiFi sequencing is revolutionizing immune response and vaccine innovation
Date & Time
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 9:05 AM - 9:30 AM
Melissa Smith
Description

In an era defined by rapid advancements in precision medicine, immunogenomics has emerged as a powerful tool to unravel the complexities of immune responses and vaccine performance. Dr. Melissa Smith explores the cutting-edge strategies to decode the genetic and molecular foundations of immunity. Dr. Smith will highlight how HiFi reads and SPRQ chemistry advancements are driving breakthroughs in vaccine development, enabling researchers to predict efficacy, optimize formulations, and personalize immunization strategies. By identifying genetic markers of immune responsiveness, this talk will highlight methods that her team has developed to identify variations that underpin vaccine success—and failure.

Location Name
Nikko Grand Ballroom (3rd floor)
Full Address
Hotel Nikko San Francisco
222 Mason St
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States