BGI Group recently hosted the Training Program of Applicable Smart Medical Technology at BGI Center, bringing together 35 technical professionals from 12 countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia and Uganda, for a two-week training program focused on the integration of intelligent technologies and modern medicine.

Group picture of the training participants.

Organized by BGI-Research and BGI College, the program centered on BGI Group’s concept of “Smart Medical Technology”, aiming to promote the practical application of advanced multi-omics technologies and support the development of precision health capabilities worldwide.

A key focus of the program was BGI’s innovative “133111i” framework, which uses individual whole-genome sequencing as a high-precision baseline and integrates multi-omics data from blood, urine and stool samples, together with multidimensional data such as medical imaging, physiological indicators and brain health information. These data are ultimately combined into a quantifiable personal “Life Index”, supporting a proactive health management approach.

Dr. Liu Siqi interacts with a training participant.

The program featured a special lecture by Dr. Liu Siqi, Co-founder of BGI Group, titled “Omics: A trend of life sciences.” Dr. Liu reviewed the technological evolution from the Human Genome Project to spatiotemporal omics, highlighted the growing role of data-driven life sciences, and exchanged insights with participants on technology adoption across different countries and healthcare systems.

To strengthen both theoretical understanding and practical skills, the training was designed around six integrated modules: online preparation, theoretical foundations, core technologies, application scenarios, practical simulation and international seminars. Participants studied full-lifecycle precision health, multi-omics technologies, high-throughput sequencing, genetic testing and bioinformatics data analysis. The curriculum also included case studies covering reproductive health and genetic disease screening, precision oncology, and infectious disease prevention and control, as well as hands-on wet-lab exercises such as nucleic acid extraction, library construction and high-throughput sequencing workflows.

Participants receive training in genomic sequencing techniques.

The training received strong feedback from participants. Dr. Hazim Najjar, Consultant in Clinical Pathology & Molecular Genetics at Saudi Society of Medical Genetics, said the program offered an impressive combination of multi-omics theory, high-throughput sequencing practice and expert-led lectures. He noted that Smart Medical Technology and the “133111i” framework gave him a new understanding of the shift in healthcare from treating disease to preventing disease, adding that the program’s balanced focus on theory and practice enhanced participants’ professional capabilities. Dr. Najjar said he looks forward to applying what he has learned to support the development of precision medicine in his country.

All participants successfully completed the training program.

BGI Group has long supported international scientific collaboration, with a focus on talent development in genomics and life sciences. Through education and technology exchange, BGI continues to help accelerate the practical application of advanced life science technologies and contribute to global health.