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The Public Health Laboratories of Hellenic Pasteur Institute (HPI) invite laboratory professionals to an intensive 4-day hands-on training course offering cutting-edge Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) training for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), using Oxford Nanopore Technology. This program combines high-quality sequencing analysis with practical training modules, enabling participants to confidently implement and interpret RSV genomic analysis in their home laboratories. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in real-life RSV surveillance practises at the National Influenza Reference Laboratory of Southern Greece. Participants will gain both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in key NGS workflows, including: 1. Viral RNA extraction for NGS applications, 2. Library preparation, 3. Operation of Oxford Nanopore platforms, 4. Data Processing Workflow: Basecalling, Alignment, and Assembly, 5. NGS data quality control and validation, 6. Basic bioinformatics pipelines for RSV genomics and variant analysis. A special rate will be offered for accommodation in a 4-star hotel located near the Hellenic Pasteur Institute.