Dr. Sebastiaan Theuns: Nanopore Sequencing in Pigs | Ep. 169

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Sebastiaan Theuns, veterinarian, CEO and co-founder of PathoSense, a spinoff from Ghent University, explains how nanopore sequencing is transforming the diagnosis of complex swine diseases. He discusses the limitations of targeted PCR testing, the advantages of whole-sample sequencing, and how new pathogens can be identified through comprehensive data analysis. Listen now on all major platforms!"We developed a complete diagnostic platform from field sampling to lab sequencing that identifies all viruses and bacteria without needing prior selection."𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Sebastiaan Theuns is a veterinarian, CEO and co-founder of PathoSense, a spin-off from Ghent University delivering full-spectrum diagnostics using nanopore sequencing. His work focuses on redefining how swine health practitioners detect complex infectious diseases without relying on targeted testing.Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!What you will learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:16) Introduction(03:06) Nanopore sequencing explained(04:28) Diagnostic insights(05:21) Choosing better samples(06:37) Diagnostic turnaround time(07:24) Cost and accessibility(13:26) Closing thoughtsThe Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Boehringer Ingelheim- Farm Health Guardian𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: The Swine Health Blackbelt PodcastInstagram: Swine CampusLinkedIn: Swine Campus