FDA holding workshop on sequencing to identify microbes

FDA is holding a public workshop on April 1 to obtain input on the use of high throughput sequencing devices to diagnose infectious diseases, including the detection of antimicrobial resistance markers. The agency is seeking stakeholder input on the clinical applications of the devices, including specific applications where high throughput sequencing could be used for diagnosis; and ways to validate device performance, including developing and adapting standards for the sequencing process. ...