Memphis Pangenomics Course Conference Biohackathon May11-15 2026
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MemPanG26 — Memphis Pangenomics 2026 Epicenter HQ, Memphis, TN, USA | May 11–15, 2026 https://pangenome.github.io/MemPanG26/
A 5-day event combining a hands-on practical course, a one-day conference, and a biohackathon, focused on computational pangenomics — building and analyzing pangenome graphs from whole-genome assemblies and applying them to comparative genomics, variation analysis, sequence alignment, and phenotype association.
Practical Course / Workshop (Mon–Tue, May 11–12) Participants will learn to build pangenome graphs using tools such as PGGB, ODGI, and VG, and apply them to complex research questions involving multiple genomes. Topics include pangenome graph construction, sequence partitioning, implicit pangenomics, pangenome-based genotyping, and local ancestry inference. Lunch provided. Prerequisite: solid knowledge of Linux/shell; familiarity with genomics formats (FASTA, VCF, BED) is a plus.
Conference (Wed, May 13) — Free & Open to the Public In-person and virtual attendance. Speakers will cover methods, genome assembly, data visualization, AI, and collaborative pangenome projects across diverse species contexts. Open call for speakers — submission deadline April 15, 2026.
Biohackathon (Thu–Fri, May 14–15) Collaborative software development on pangenomic tools. Bring your own projects!
Instructors: Erik Garrison (UTHSC), Andrea Guarracino (TGen), Franco Marsico (UTHSC)
Organizers: Erik Garrison, Andrea Guarracino, Flavia Villani, Pjotr Prins, Enza Colonna, Tamara Brock
Registration deadline: April 10, 2026 Cost: $250 (academic, financial support available) / $500 (industry)
Contact: aguar...@tgen.org, vcol...@uthsc.edu