// May 14, 2026 | American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy (ASGCT)
Sequencing-based analytics offer potential for rapid sterility and adventitious agent testing
Gary Sommerville
Principal Scientist, Next-Generation Sequencing, ElevateBio
This presentation explores our work in leveraging next-generation sequencing (NGS) for rapid analytics. Our approach can streamline traditional sterility and viral testing – reducing turnaround times while enabling more sensitive detection of potential contaminants, and represents a key step towards faster, more comprehensive quality insights for cell therapy product development.