[VanBUG] VanBUG speakers series – Michel Dumontier, 6pm, March 13 2014
The next VanBUG event is on Thursday, March 13th at 6pm. Dr. Michel Dumontier will give a presentation titled: “Powering Scientific Discovery with the Semantic Web” Abstract: “In the quest to translate the results biomedical research into effective clinical applications, many are now trying to make sense of the large and rapidly growing amount of […]
[VanBUG] Bioinformatics Training Needs Survey
Hi all, Our sponsor and sister organization (www.bioinformatics.ca) is conducting a survey to improve our understanding of bioinformatics training needs in Canada. It’ll be great if you can spare a few minutes to help out. Please contact Michelle Brazas (below) if you have any questions or comments. Thank you. Cheers, Will —————————————– Bioinformatics.ca participates in […]
BIOF/GsAT/IOP retreat – Friday, March 28th
Hi All, Please save Friday, March 28th for the first annual BIOF/GSAT/IOP retreat. Second, third and fourth years are required to attend and present a poster. First Years are required to attend, but are not required to present a poster. ************************* Sharon Ruschkowski Bioinformatics Graduate Program Coordinator 100-570 West 7th Avenue Vancouver, BC CANADA V5Z […]
Call for Registration & abstract submission – 4th IOP/BTP/GSAT Research Day
Dear IOP/BTP/GSAT students, You are invited to our 4th Annual IOP/BTP/GSAT Research Day (mandatory for students of 2nd year and above to do a poster)! This year, we get together students from 3 graduate programs (Interdisciplinary Oncology, Bioinformatics Training Program and Genome Science + Technology), making it the largest event so far! You will have […]
[VanBUG] VanBUG Holiday Celebration and Lightning Talks Dec 13th
Dear all, The Vancouver Bioinformatics Users Group is hosting a holiday party with lightning talks and free food/drinks afterwards. Date: Friday Dec 13th, 2013 Time: 5pm – 9pm (schedule below) Place: BC Cancer Research Center at 675 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver For More information: http://www.vanbug.org/events/ Lightning talks: We are inviting members of the Vancouver bioinformatics […]
VanBUG Speakers Series – Ryan Morin, 6pm Nov 14th 2013
Dr Ryan Morin will give a presentation titled: “Towards improved methods for identifying relevant mutations in cancer genomics data” Abstract: Owing to large international efforts, massive amounts of next-generation sequence (NGS) data deriving from individual primary tumour specimens are becoming available to the research community. The newfound knowledge resulting from meta-analysis of these large data […]
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Dear BIOF faculty, Please see the attached Bioinformatics student presentation schedule. You are expected to attend if you have a student presenting. If you are unable to attend, please send a representative from your lab as your replacement. Thanks, Sharon ************************* Sharon Ruschkowski Bioinformatics Graduate Program Coordinator 100-570 West 7th Avenue Vancouver, BC CANADA V5Z […]
BIOF/IOP 2014 retreat – Volunteers required – deadline October 31
We are again organizing a combined retreat with IOP and require volunteers. If you would like to volunteer for this, please send me your name by October 31st. Thanks, Sharon ************************* Sharon Ruschkowski Bioinformatics Graduate Program Coordinator 100-570 West 7th Avenue Vancouver, BC CANADA V5Z 4S6 sharonr@bcgsc.ca bioinformatics.ubc.ca bioinformatics.bcgsc.ca
Bioinformatics Reading Group Information
The Bioinformatics Reading Group is a biweekly reading group discussing interesting research projects and papers generally related to the field of bioinformatics/computational biology. It has been working as an excellent way for people from different research groups to exchange minds and to familiarize one’s self with the current body of research literature in this fast-moving […]
TAship for Problem-based Learning (BIOF 520/MBB 505) – CV due November 1
Hi All, Dr. Steve Jones is looking a TA for his course that starts Jan and runs until April 2014. Part of the duties will include teaching one or two modules, as well as other specified duties, such as marking assignments, depending on who applies for the position. If you are interested in this position, […]