Dear NGS Community,
The Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute (CCRI) Genome Sequencing Facility (GSF), the Next Generation Sequencing Shared Resource of the Mays Cancer Center, warmly invites you to our 2025 NGS User Group Holiday Party:
📅 Wednesday, December 3, 2025
📍 Greehey CCRI Dining Area
⏰ Breakfast begins at 8:30 AM | Event: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
☕ Breakfast, coffee, holiday treats & gift giveaways included!
This annual celebration is our way of thanking you for your trust, collaboration, and continued support. The event provides a casual, festive space to:
- Hear updates on new assays, equipment (including 10x Genomics Xenium), and GSF pilot grants (50% off for new Visium HD & Xenium users)
- Learn about BD Biosciences single-cell workflows and other genomic technologies
- Engage with field application scientists, specialists, and local reps from our vendors, including Illumina, 10x Genomics, and BD Biosciences.
- Share your needs and feedback on future directions, such as spatial biology and multi-omics
- Network with colleagues, collaborators, and fellow NGS users
For questions, please get in touch with Brian Phillips (PhillipsB@uthscsa.edu) or Zhao Lai (laiz@uthscsa.edu)
We look forward to celebrating with you, sharing exciting technology updates, and welcoming the holiday season together.
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year ahead!
Sincerely,