The FAIR principles
It is widely acknowledged that sharing research data in a timely and open manner is crucial to furthering progress in science and healthcare. However, due to the diverse nature of …
Course: From Swab to Server: Testing, Sequencing, and Sharing During a Pandemic
Importance of taking an appropriate sample
Well planned and proper sample acquisition is essential for ensuring the reliability of sequencing results. It is crucial to ensure that the sample that gets sequenced is collected and processed …
The role of quality management
In this video Ana and Dr Harper VanSteenhouse talk about the quality control and standards that can be used across a national laboratory network. To ensure that laboratories provide accurate …
How to establish fruitful and fair collaboration: an example
Prof Mark Webber and Dr Muhammad Yasir talk about their collaboration to tackle COVID-19 in Pakistan. They also share some tips and ideas for those who are looking for new …
How different countries tackled the pandemic: an example
NB: this video is in French. You can choose captions in English or French and you will find transcriptions in both English and French below. In this review of week …
Understanding the different sources of samples for testing
Here you will learn from Dr Haper VanSteenhouse more about the different SARS-CoV-2 testing workflows that were implemented in the United Kingdom to cover different types of samples. Do you …
Sample types for testing
When deciding what type of sample to use for detecting SARS-CoV-2, there are a number of considerations. Is the test for clinical diagnosis or community surveillance? Do you want to …
How do FAIR principles apply in a public health emergency
In this video, Dr Ewan guides us through the differences between data sharing routinely and during a public health emergency.
PCR testing in the COVID-19 pandemic
Testing, isolation and contact tracing are fundamental measures to limit the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and reduce global morbidity and mortality. Initially, efforts were largely focused on the detection of infection …
Glossary
Glossary of less known terms used in this course Adaptors: a short chemically synthesised single or double-strand DNA (oligonucleotide) used in some sequencing methodologies to connect an unknown or amplified …
Meet the Educators and Contributors team
We, your Educators on this course, will be present during the next three weeks of the course, following and joining in the discussions from time to time, and sharing our …
Comparing different types of testing
SARS-CoV-2 infection can be detected using different diagnostics approaches. In this article, we will cover the main tests used during the pandemic. Lateral flow immunoassays to detect SARS-CoV-2 antigen The …
Learning together
Comments During almost every step of the process, you will be able to use the comments area to discuss the course material with other learners. We encourage you to try …
Stakeholders for data sharing and the importance to share
Who is a stakeholder? Sharing research data within the international scientific community is of increasing importance for research propagation and value. However, the ethical and social challenges this presents, particularly …
Walk through of sequencing process
This animation briefly introduces the steps for sequencing methodologies currently in use. The first part outlines the dye-terminating sequencing, also known as Sanger sequencing. The second part describes a general …
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From Swab to Server: Testing, Sequencing, and Sharing During a Pandemic