RSB Pyrosequencing: A Tool for Epigenetics Studies

Event Date: June 24th 2026

Website: https://my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eventid=4804 

* This course contributes to the Royal Society of Biology's Technical Skills Certificate
Overview
The field of omics is a rapidly evolving and multi-disciplinary one that encompasses genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics. Each of these individual fields offers the possibility to understand biological systems in a way that was previously unthinkable.
Epigenomics is the study of epigenetic modifications (chemical tags) marking the DNA of a cell. These modifications can affect gene expression and cellular function without altering the underlying DNA sequence. Research has demonstrated how epigenomics plays a critical role in monitoring a person’s biological state and wellbeing.
Pyrosequencing is a method of DNA sequencing by synthesis, providing quantitative real-time data. In addition to detecting sequence mutations, it can also identify the epigenetic marker, DNA methylation. The development of analytical techniques such as pyrosequencing and next generation sequencing has elevated the speed of biomarker discovery and prognostic indicators.
This course will introduce you to the field of epigenomics and its applications. Attendees will gain an understanding of the principles of pyrosequencing when applied to epigenetic studies.
This course is part of the Techniques in Omics series delivered in partnership with University of Derby. You can choose to attend any or all of these courses, and will receive an attendance certificate for each course you attend. Discounts are available for those who would like to book all five courses. The courses in this series are: