Genetic sequencing has plummeted in cost over the last 10 years primarily due to the advancements in Illumina SBS technology. Much discussion about this emerging multi-billion-dollar industry centres on application of the data generated and consequent clinical and ethical implications, while the underpinning technology needed to make it all happen evolves out of the limelight.<br/>Polymers, nanofabrication and surface chemistry have played a crucial role in enabling this rapid advancement of genetic analysis. This talk will discuss some of the technical challenges and achievements by Illumina to create and adapt the materials and processes needed for robust manufacture of products which also meet the needs of delicate biomolecule manipulation. A fundamental understanding of the chemical and biomolecule interactions within these complex multi-component systems is necessary to make this technology a reality and drive forward future innovation for our portfolio of genetic analysis instruments.

Nanofabrication and surface chemistry for genetic analysis systems

2019 Fall National Meeting

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