SFA2F 2026
El Dorado Hotel, Santa Fe, New Mexico
May 19, 2026 - May 21, 2026Meet ATCC at SFA2F 2026
Discover trusted reference-quality omics data for AI-driven research
Visit our on-site vendor table or virtual booth at SFA2F in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to learn how ATCC's authenticated omics data support reproducible research—from benchmarking studies to AI-driven research. Our Sequencing & Bioinformatics team will be showcasing the ATCC Genome Portal, a centralized platform for reference-quality omics data traceable to ATCC biomaterials. Schedule a live, on-site demo or connect with our team to learn more.
Schedule an on-site demo Check out our poster Join the conversation on AI in genomics Discover the ATCC Genome Portal
Check out our poster presentation
Comparative Assessment of ATCC Genome Portal Fungal Assemblies and Public Reference Databases
Stop by our poster on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, to see how reanalyzing historical fungal genomes with modern tools uncovers signals that were previously hidden. We compare authenticated ATCC assemblies with public references to reveal gaps in completeness, annotation, and phylogenetic classification, and we show how mitochondrial genomes can sharpen lineage resolution. Be sure to join for a quick look at why data provenance matters and how refreshed analyses can unlock new evolutionary insights.
Emily White, MS
Bioinformatician, Sequencing & Bioinformatics, ATCC
Emily currently works at the intersection of academia, public health, and industry as a bioinformatician at ATCC, where her responsibilities span de novo microbial genome assembly, rigorous quality‑control review, and ongoing efforts to understand customer needs and improve the usability of our data. With a background in human molecular genetics and experience across clinical, population, and integrative genomic analyses, she is naturally drawn toward broader questions of data stewardship, reproducibility, and discovery science.
Join the conversation on AI in genomics
Join ATCC for an interactive panel discussion on AI in Genomics on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. This session will explore how artificial intelligence is shaping sequencing-based antimicrobial resistance (AMR) prediction. A diverse panel of experts will examine the current challenges in data quality, curation, and traceability and discuss what’s needed to move toward accurate, sequence-based AMR diagnostics. Expect a lively discussion on where the field stands today and what must change to unlock the full potential of AI-driven genomics.
Panelists
- David Danko, PhD, Chief Technology Officer, Biotia
- Scott Wesley Long, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Pathology and Genomic Medicine, Houston Methodist
- James J. Davis, PhD, Staff Scientist, Argonne National Labs
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