American Society of Human Genetics Conference 2026
The AXELIOS 1 is a transformative next-generation sequencing platform designed to bridge the gap between high throughput and operational flexibility. Powered by novel sequencing by expansion (SBX) technology, the AXELIOS 1 expands your sequencing capacity while streamlining daily lab workflows. We invite you to visit our booth 617 to experience this breakthrough technology firsthand.
Poster Sessions
Wednesday, October 21st | 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Exhibit and Poster Hall
Tissue informed detection of ctDNA using SBX-D whole genome sequencing without a matched normal for MRD research
Presented by Abid Hasan, Principle Scientist II, Bioinformatics
Roche Sequencing Solutions
Accurate detection of germline structural variants using duplex and simplex SBX
Presented by Mahdi Golkaram, Director of Bioinformatics
Roche Sequencing Solutions
Exome sequencng on the AXELIOS 1 platform for genetic disease research
Presented by Michael J. Clark, Clinical Development Leader
Roche Sequencing Solutions
Convention Details
October 20-24, 2026
Palais des Congrès de Montréal
1001 Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle
Montréal, QC, Canada
Booth 617
SBX Updates
Please register to receive event recordings and future SBX/AXELIOS updates.
Industry Education Sessions
Early Experience with AXELIOS 1: Expanding sequencing possibilities in single-cell and whole genome sequencing
Wednesday, October 21st | 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. | Room 513ABC
SESSION AGENDA
Introduction
Mitu Chaudhary
International Business Leader, Sequencing Systems
Roche Sequencing Solutions
Integrating the Roche AXELIOS 1 SBX
system into core operations
Eric Chow, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Center for Advanced Technology
University of California, San Francisco
WGS simplex and duplex on the AXELIOS 1
to assess fit with rare disease research
Duncan Kilburn, Ph.D.
Senior Director of Molecular Science
Gene DX
Experience from uncovering insights from difficult regions and challenging samples with high performing, simplified KAPA Sample Preparation Samples
Thursday, October 22nd | 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. | Room 519B
SESSION AGENDA
Scaling high-throughput pediatric genomics research: Integrating enzymatic library preparation and exome enrichment with laboratory automation
Jaques L. Michaud, M.D., FRCP
Director, Centre de recherche Azrieli du CHU Sainte-Justine
Professor of Pediatrics and Neurosciences
Université de Montréal
From archival block to answers:
Whole-transcriptome profiling of degraded
FFPE with KAPA RNA EvoPrep Kit
Jieqiong Dai, Ph.D.
Senior Bioinformatics Scientist
Roche Diagnostics
Amy E. Elias, Ph.D.
Applications Scientist
Roche Diagnostics
Disclaimers
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Not commercially available in Canada. AXELIOS is a trademark of Roche.
KAPA products are for Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. KAPA is a trademark of Roche.