Whole‑Genome Sequencing for Microbiology: Why Speed, Quality and Simplicity Matter

This on‑demand expert presentation examines the practical requirements for whole‑genome sequencing (WGS) in clinical microbiology laboratories, with a focus on speed, data quality, and workflow simplicity. Dr. Tim‑Christoph Roloff Handschin discusses why these factors are critical for successful adoption of WGS beyond specialized research environments.

The presentation addresses common implementation challenges and highlights how streamlined end‑to‑end sequencing solutions can help laboratories generate actionable genomic insights with confidence.

What you’ll learn:

• Why speed and data quality are critical for clinical microbiology WGS

• Key barriers to routine WGS adoption in microbiology laboratories

• How simplified sequencing workflows support scalable implementation

Presenter:
Tim‑Christoph Roloff Handschin, PhD
Co‑Lead, Microbial Genomics Group, Institute of Medical Microbiology
University of Zurich, Switzerland