Same-day RNA‑Seq: Real‑world experiences with Illumina Rapid RNA Prep

Live webinar | Thursday, 25 June 2026 | 13:00–14:00 BST / 14:00–15:00 CEST

Join Illumina experts and early‑access users for an introduction to Illumina Rapid RNA Prep, the fastest and easiest RNA library prep workflow in the Illumina portfolio.

Recently launched, Illumina Rapid RNA Prep builds on Illumina’s established RNA‑Seq workflows with a new streamlined, non‑stranded approach that delivers high‑quality RNA‑Seq libraries in as little as 2 hours.  

Illumina Rapid RNA Prep supports mRNA, total RNA, and targeted RNA sequencing approaches through a single, unified workflow, giving researchers the flexibility to address diverse RNA applications using the same core preparation steps. With minimal hands‑on time, the workflow enables same‑day sequencing while maintaining reliable performance across a broad range of RNA inputs. 

In this webinar, we move beyond the product launch to share real-world data and experiences from early‑access users.

Thomas Brabbs, PhD, Technical Genomics Group, Earlham Institute, will share how Rapid RNA Prep was evaluated for low‑cost transcriptomics, with a focus on workflow efficiency, turnaround time, and practical performance considerations. He will discuss how the streamlined workflow supports faster RNA‑Seq preparation while fitting into real‑world lab schedules.

Oscar Enrique Torres, PhD, Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, UCL, will present a rapid hybridization capture workflow for targeted metagenomics of respiratory infections and discuss how streamlined RNA‑Seq workflows support focused, application‑driven research.

What you’ll learn:

• How the Rapid RNA workflow is designed to enable same‑day sequencing through reduced steps and hands‑on time 
• How the workflow fits into established RNA‑Seq pipelines and supports faster turnaround in routine research 
• Real‑world insights from early‑access users on workflow efficiency and practical performance considerations 

Register to get an early look at how Illumina Rapid RNA Prep is performing in real labs.

Speakers

	Oscar Enrique Torres, PhD Research Fellow Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health University College London (UCL), UK
	Thomas Brabbs, PhD Senior Scientist Technical Genomics Group Earlham Institute, UK

For research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.