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Join us at AGBT GM 2026 to engage with the Strand team and learn more about Strand's various products and services, and how they can help you. Don't forget to stop by Aparna Ganapathy's talk on advancing reproductive genomics
23-26th
February , 2026
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Orlando,
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Whole-Exome Sequencing in Idiopathic Female Infertility Identifies Novel Candidate Targets for Non-Hormonal Contraceptive Discovery
Date: 25th February, 2026 at 9:00PM – 9:15 PM
This talk highlights our work on uncovering the genetic basis of unexplained female infertility in India using whole exome sequencing and a gene prioritization platform, and explores the implications for precision reproductive medicine and non-hormonal contraceptive discovery.
Meet the team
Meet the team
Aparna Ganapathy
Director, Medical Genetics and Genomics
Dr. Aparna Ganapathy brings over 16 years of expertise in molecular genetics and genomics. She holds a PhD in Human Molecular Genetics from JNCASR, Bangalore, and has extensive experience in clinical genomics in India. At Strand Life Sciences, she plays a key role in medical genetics and genomics programs, with a strong focus on inherited rare disease and prenatal diagnostics. She oversees next-generation sequencing (NGS)–based reporting, combining advanced genomic technologies with in-depth clinical interpretation to support accurate and timely diagnosis. Beyond rare disease and prenatal genetics, her work spans pharmacogenomics, consumer genomics, scientific curation, and precision medicine. A CSIR fellow and gold medallist, she has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and is a regular speaker at national and global genomics forums.
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Radhakrishna (RK) Bettadapura
VP, Research Informatics
Dr. Radhakrishna (RK) Bettadapura studied engineering as an undergraduate at RV College of Engineering, Bangalore, and earned a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, where he went on to complete a PhD in Computational Biology and Mechanical Engineering. He has worked extensively on GPU–CPU implementations of bioinformatic algorithms to accelerate computation. RK joined Strand Life Sciences over 13 years ago as a Senior Software Engineer and has since held roles including Director of Bioinformatics, Senior Director, and Vice President of Business Development. He is an expert in computational biology and AI-driven foundational model development, with deep experience in building tools, pipelines, and knowledgebases for variant interpretation and oncology applications.
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AGBT GM 2026
AGBT GM 2026
Advances in Genome Biology and Technology (AGBT) General Meeting (AGBT GM) is the flagship conference of AGBT, convening global leaders in genome science, technology, and biotech. The event fosters collaboration among top researchers, industry executives, and decision-makers to share breakthrough discoveries, accelerate innovation, and drive impactful partnerships and investments that advance DNA sequencing technologies and genomic applications across public and private sectors.
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