• Dr. Alka Chaubey, chief medical officer at Bionano, and Dr. Nikhil Sahajpal, fellow at Greenwood Genetic Center, will host a sponsored vendor presentation on a large clinical study utilizing optical genome mapping (OGM) for analysis of postnatal genetic disorders and the complementary use of OGM and next generation sequencing (NGS) to solve undiagnosed cases
  
  
• A scientific presentation featuring Dr. Tuomo Mantere, University of Oulu, Dr. Laila El-Khattabi, Hôpitaux de Paris – Université de Paris, Dr. Rashmi Kanagal-Shamanna, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Dr. Adam Smith, University Health Network will cover the use of OGM in molecular cytogenetic research, as well as the utilization and limitations of short- and long-read sequencing to detect SVs
  
• Twenty-two scientific poster presentations will illustrate the application of Bionano’s OGM technology in research areas including schizophrenia, ataxia and neurodevelopmental disorders
• Bionano and Hamilton will share updated data from studies utilizing their collaborative solution, the Long String VANTAGE, which is the world’s first automation solution for ultra high molecular weight (UHMW) DNA extraction used in OGM
• Before the conference, Bionano will host customers, key opinion leaders (KOLs), and VIPs from the genomics and cytogenetics communities for education and networking at a “Meet the User” event at the Bionano Laboratories facility

Bionano Genomics, Inc. (Nasdaq: BNGO) today announced its participation in American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) Annual Meeting 2022. For the first time, ASHG will feature a dedicated scientific session on genome mapping technologies, with researchers highlighting optical genome mapping (OGM) as a technique that has the potential to revolutionize molecular and cytogenetic research. A record twenty-four scientific and poster presentations will cover OGM’s utility in genetic disease research and other research areas including schizophrenia, ataxia, constitutional and neurodevelopmental disorders.

ASHG’s Annual Meeting brings together industry, medical, and academic professionals to discuss advances in clinical genomics and genetics research. ASHG conference sessions will take place October 25-29, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

As part of a hosted CoLab session, Bionano’s chief medical officer, Alka Chaubey, and Dr. Nikhil Sahajpal, a fellow at Greenwood Genetic Center, will host a discussion titled “Multi-site Clinical Study of Optical Genome Mapping and Comprehensive Genome Analysis of SNVs and SVs Utilizing a Single Software Solution.” In the session, Dr. Sahajpal will share insights from a large, multi-site clinical study using OGM for analysis of postnatal genetic disorders, covering OGM’s utility for detecting pathogenic SVs. He will also highlight the complementary use of NGS and OGM in helping to solve undiagnosed cases using software that analyzes OGM and NGS data at the same time. The presentation will take place Wednesday, October 26, from 10:00-10:30 AM PDT in the CoLab Theatre 3 room.

A scientific session that was created by conference organizers to highlight the genome mapping method will be moderated by Dr. Anwar Iqbal, University of Rochester Medical Center, and co-moderated by Dr. Sahajpal. Titled “Genome Mapping Technologies- Enabling Next-generation Cytogenetics,” the session will feature Dr. Tuomo Mantere, University of Oulu, Dr. Laila El-Khattabi, Hôpitaux de Paris – Université de Paris, Dr. Rashmi Kanagal-Shamanna, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Dr. Adam Smith, University Health Network, presenting on their experience using OGM in the field of molecular cytogenetics, as well as the utilization and limitations of short- and long-read sequencing to detect SVs. The session will take place Tuesday, October 25, from 4:30-6:00 PM PDT in the Petree D, West Building.

In addition, 22 posters featuring results from OGM applications in cytogenetic research will be presented at the conference. The full content of the posters will be made available on the Bionano Genomics website once presented at the conference.

Scientific presentations and poster sessions from Bionano and collaborators include:

“We are thrilled to see the scientific and research committees of the ASHG conference recognize the significance of genome mapping techniques, such as OGM, being utilized for the assessment of structural variations. Additionally, we are pleased to see 14 scientific poster presentations from leading research institutions across the globe, demonstrating OGM’s potential for cutting-edge research in the human genetics space,” commented Erik Holmlin, president and chief executive officer of Bionano. “Bionano will also share new data from our collaboration with Hamilton and the Long String VANTAGE automation system. The data shows this workflow may significantly reduce time-to-results, reduce hands-on-time and improve OGM performance by standardizing the process of UHMW DNA isolation, and we look forward to demonstrations at the conference.”

More details on the conference can be found here.

About Bionano Genomics

Bionano Genomics is a provider of genome analysis solutions that can enable researchers and clinicians to reveal answers to challenging questions in biology and medicine. The Company’s mission is to transform the way the world sees the genome through OGM solutions, diagnostic services and software. The Company offers OGM solutions for applications across basic, translational and clinical research. Through its Lineagen, Inc. d/b/a Bionano Laboratories business, the Company also provides diagnostic testing for patients with clinical presentations consistent with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental disabilities. Through its BioDiscovery business, the Company also offers an industry-leading, platform-agnostic software solution, which integrates next-generation sequencing and microarray data designed to provide analysis, visualization, interpretation and reporting of copy number variants, single-nucleotide variants and absence of heterozygosity across the genome in one consolidated view. For more information, visit www.bionanogenomics.com, www.bionanolaboratories.com or www.biodiscovery.com

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