Join Covaris & Illumina: Genome + Methylome, One Workflow
Join Covaris in San Diego, CA, April 17–22, 2026. Visit us at Booth #2310 to explore advanced sample preparation solutions for oncology research, including technologies for DNA and RNA extraction, DNA shearing, FFPE sample processing, and NGS library preparation.
In addition to meeting our team at the booth, be sure to check out our Exhibitor Spotlight Theater talk and three scientific poster presentations to learn how Covaris technologies support high-quality nucleic acid preparation, reproducible workflows, and reliable sequencing results for cancer genomics and translational research.
Light refreshments will be served during the Exhibitor Spotlight Theater session.
Exhibitor Spotlight Theater
Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Location: Theater B
Presenter: Smriti Sharma, Ph.D., Staff Product Manager, Core Library Prep, Illumina
Presenter: Greg Endress, SVP Technology & Innovation, Covaris
Title: Optimized DNA Fragmentation for Simultaneous Genome and Methylome Sequencing with Illumina 5-base genome solution
Abstract: Covaris, in partnership with Illumina, presents an optimized workflow designed for the latest Illumina 5-base chemistry, enabling simultaneous detection of the genome and methylome. We demonstrate enhanced DNA fragmentation protocols across the entire Covaris focused-ultrasonicator portfolio, ensuring high-yield, high-quality libraries. By expanding fragmentation settings, this collaboration streamlines the transition from sample preparation to sequencing and integrated data analysis, offering researchers unprecedented precision in multiomic profiling. These advancements provide a robust, scalable solution for cancer researchers seeking to integrate comprehensive genetic and epigenetic insights into a single, efficient NGS workflow.
This Exhibitor Spotlight Theater is a promotional activity and is not approved for continuing education credit. The content of this Exhibitor Spotlight Theater are the opinions of the presenter and do not represent the position or the opinion of the American Association for Cancer Research® (AACR) or its members.
Not affiliated with or endorsed by AACR
Scientific Posters
Session Category: Molecular/Cellular Biology and Genetics
Session Title: Genomic Profiling to Understand Cancer Biology
Date: Monday, April 20th
Time: 2:00-5:00 PM
Poster Presentation (PacBio in conjunction with Covaris)
Poster Title: A new workflow for FFPE tumor samples enables a streamlined solution for structural variant detection and phasing of somatic mutations through long read sequencing
Location: Poster Section 22
Poster Board Number: 18
Poster Number: 3253
Poster Presentation (Covaris)
Poster Title: High-fidelity Whole Genome Sequencing from Low-Input FFPE Samples: Enabling Accurate Tumor-Informed MRD Assay Design through Superior Variant Detection and Uniform Coverage
Location: Poster Section 22
Poster Board Number: 6
Poster Number: 3241
Poster Presentation (Covaris)
Poster Title: An Optimized WGS Workflow for FFPE Samples: Enabling High-Confidence Variant Detection for MRD Surveillance
Location: Poster Section 22
Poster Board Number: 30
Poster Number: 3265
Session Category: Chemistry
Session Title: Multi-Omics, Systems Biology, and Biological Mass Spectrometry
Date: Wednesday, April 22nd
Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Poster Presentation (Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN in conjunction with Covaris)
Poster Title: An AFA assisted workflow for mass-spectrometry based proteomics of FFPE samples
Location: Poster Section 38
Poster Board Number: 11
Poster Number: 7657