Neil Ward

Basecamp Research Selects PacBio HiFi Sequencing to Power Trillion Gene Atlas Initiative - PacBio pacb.com/press_releases…

A single shot that slows your biological clock. Five aging markers improved. Benefits lasting 4+ years. New study (n=3,884, US Health and Retirement Study) Shingles vaccination was associated with: -> Lower inflammation (p=0.003) -> Slower epigenetic aging (p=0.0001) -> Slower transcriptomic aging (p<0.0001) -> Lower composite biological aging score (p=0.0002) The mechanism: chickenpox virus hides in your nerve cells for life. As you age, it reactivates silently, fueling chronic inflammation even without causing shingles. Suppressing that reactivation removes a hidden accelerant of biological aging. The shingles vaccine is recommended for adults 50+ and covered at no cost by most insurance plans. Vaccines aren’t just for preventing infection anymore. They’re longevity tools.

Great to be featured in @pharmatimes sharing my insights on five genomic trends set to reshape research and healthcare in 2026. Read the full piece here.👉 bit.ly/49ZtkQ4 #Genomics

@coregenomics @DrJasPlummer @Mq1Michael @trevoragraham @AlastairGreyst2 @naserturabi @cmc_rodrigues @stephensammut @whatchamacaulay @irenepapatheodo @markeffingham @PeterFromen @nat_twine @StephanBeck6 @timaitman See you there @coregenomics

@DrJasPlummer @Mq1Michael @BlundellLab @trevoragraham @AlastairGreyst2 @naserturabi @cmc_rodrigues @stephensammut @whatchamacaulay @irenepapatheodo @markeffingham @PeterFromen @nat_twine @GenomicsUK @StephanBeck6 @timaitman

I'm coming to @FoGenomics next week. There's a great lineup of speakers (I'm particularly intersted in the Cancer Dx session) & hopefully time for a chat. If you are going please say hi if you see me. @generoom @ecuppen @clare__turnbull @mattloose @uclgenomics @adbegg @DeciBio

Great to be featured in @DrugTargetRev, sharing my predictions on how AI will reshape genomic analysis in 2026, and why collaboration with AI leaders will be critical as data volumes soar. Read the full piece here.👉 bit.ly/49wtGis #Genomics

It’s great to be featured in @PharmTechGroup, discussing how AI will play a key role this year in analysinggenomic data at scale.   Read the full piece here.👉bit.ly/4aZPfJc    #Genomics

In @AZoLifeSciences’ latest eBook, I share my prediction on how AI will transform genomic analysis in 2026,  unlocking new ways to scale research and tackle long-standing industry challenges.   Read more here: bit.ly/4564rRf   #Genomics #AI

In @biosciencetoday, I share how Western-centric genomic datasets are holding back research into Alzheimer’s, and how a PacBio and Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative project is helping to overcome this challenge. Read more here 👉bit.ly/49fYDHz #Genomics

Today with @RandDWorld, I shared my predictions on how AI will transform genomics analysis in 2026, and the legacy of the Huntington’s breakthrough in advancing research into repeat expansion disorders.   Read the full piece here.👉bit.ly/3MHC59J   #Genomics

I’m featured alongside PacBio’s CEO @Christian Henry in @Biocompare, sharing my thoughts on how AI will transform genomic data analysis in 2026, allowing researchers to understand even the most complex biology.   Read the full piece here.👉bit.ly/4j0dtVv   #Genomics

Today with I shared my thoughts with @TechRound on how AI is set to transform genomic data analysis in 2026. Natural language analysis will become a reality and accelerate population-scale studies. Read the full piece here.👉bit.ly/48vOCEb #Genomics

In @SelectScience, I discuss how advances in long-read sequencing could enable a simple, comprehensive genetic test that reduces the ‘diagnostic odyssey’ for those suffering from rare diseases. Read the full piece here.👉bit.ly/3Y1BodD #Genomics

Congratulations to all the #HiFiSolves consortium on their latest paper:HiFi sequencing accurately identifies clinically relevant variants in paralogous genes medrxiv.org/content/10.110…

After an evaluation of various technologies, long-read whole-genome sequencing is at present the only reliable approach to confirm the absence of foreign DNA in genome-edited crops go.nature.com/3WbbKlW rdcu.be/eMdWr

Today in @Bloomberg, I discuss how advances in genomic sequencing are changing what’s possible for inherited diseases like Huntington’s – offering hope to families and a path towards potential cures.   Read the interview here.👉bit.ly/3KJ5M9p   #Genomics

In the latest edition of @LaboratoryNews, I explore the diversity problem in genomics and delve into PacBio’s work on the first Arab pangenome. Read more here👉bit.ly/46Ehn26 #Genomics #diversity

Today in @Labiotech.eu, I discuss the global impact of rare diseases, the factors behind regional prevalence, and how long-read sequencing is driving new insights into disease mechanisms.   Read the full article here.👉bit.ly/3VIJyq8   #Genomics

Today with @AZoLifeSciences, I explore the UK’s newborn sequencing programme and why long-read sequencing could be a game-changer in this evolving landscape. Read more: tinyurl.com/b5w957w2

Is it just me that is a little disappointed that the UK government’s strategy docs can’t even get the number of bases in the double helix correct? Is this a sign of what happens when you rely too much on AI? #Genomics

In @pathologistmag, I discuss how genomic sequencing of zoonotic pathogens is key to preventing future pandemics.   Discover how long-read sequencing is transforming biosurveillance and understanding of zoonotic threats: bit.ly/3GMPp9W   #Genomics #PandemicPreparedness