Nanopore Sequencing to Understand and Diagnose Brain Tumours

28 Jan 2026
Main Stage
Brain tumours are highly heterogeneous and increasingly defined by their molecular features, but conventional diagnostic pathways can take weeks to provide a complete molecular profile. We have developed and clinically piloted nanopore-based sequencing workflows that deliver real-time intraoperative classification using methylation, copy number, and structural variant profiles—achieving high concordance with gold-standard diagnostics in under 24 hours. This talk will explore how rapid sequencing can transform surgical decision-making, streamline trial enrolment, and pave the way for integrated, multimodal diagnosis. 
Speakers
Matthew Loose
Matthew Loose, Academic Lead of DeepSeq - University of Nottingham