This is an online, two-day, personalised training course for up to two participants. Work with one of our expert instructors to gain a comprehensive overview of our technology, and to run sequencing experiments on your MinION under their supervision. MinION Flow Cells (x2) and sequencing kits (x2) are included in this training.

A 2.5 day training course, conducted on-site, for up to four participants. Work with one of our expert instructors to gain a comprehensive overview of our technology, and hands-on experience on running sequencing experiments on your GridION Flow Cells (x6) and sequencing kits (x2) are included in this training.

This is a bespoke, 2.5 day training course, conducted on-site, for up to four participants. Work with one of our expert instructors to gain a comprehensive overview of our technology, and hands-on experience on running sequencing experiments on your PromethION.

PromethION Flow Cells (2x packs) and Sequencing kits (2x) are included in this training.

Online Introduction Workshop

In a 1.5 hour webinar, Oxford Nanopore experts will provide attendees with an overview of Nanopore Sequencing, how to plan experiments and get started with the technology. The agenda includes the sections below, followed by a Q&A after:

• Introduction to Nanopore Sequencing
• Planning your experiments
• Preparing sequencing libraries
• Handling your flow cell
• Introduction to Nanopore software
• Resources overview

Online Data Analysis Workshop

In a 1.5 hour webinar, Oxford Nanopore experts will provide attendees with an overview of the fundamental aspects of long-read data, analysis options, and representative analytical workflows. The agenda includes the sections below, followed by a Q&A after:

• Introduction to data analysis and file formats
• Analysis solutions and resources overview
• Automated analysis with EPI2ME
• Guided analysis workflows with EPI2ME Labs
• Example applications
• Resources overview

On-site installation qualification (IQ), operational qualification (OQ) and performance qualification (PQ). Available for GridION, PromethION 24 and PromethION 48.

Installation qualification (IQ) Validation process to ensure the device has been successfully delivered and installed.

• Correct delivery of device(s)
• Suitable device location
• Adequate electrical supply
• Acceptable environmental and safety conditions
• Appropriate connection to device peripherals

Operational qualification (OQ) Validation process testing the operation of the system as being able to complete the hardware check.

• Correct electrical operation
• Functional internet connection, network settings, and system setup
• Hardware check to validate correct operation of all flow cell positions and software

Performance qualification (PQ) Validation process testing the performance of the system.

• Run a Lambda control experiment to assess device performance. Recommended on initial setup and after significant changes (e.g. software update, implementing automation, new technician onboarding)
• Check reagents, instrument, flow cell, and software performance