The
S* Bioinformatics Education Symposium
Date : 11 March 2002 ( Monday)
Venue
: CRC Auditorium,
MD 11, National University of Singapore
Co-ordinated by BioInformatics
Centre, Office of Life Sciences, NUS
ABOUT BioED 2002
The
recent explosion in the analysis of biological information using computer-based
techniques has led to the evolution of a key science of this century.
This new field, known as Bioinformatics, has excited academics, industrialists
and investors worldwide. The possibility to train this new generation
of scientists is one that we must tackle effectively and efficiently,
if we are to remain relevant to our potential students as well as to
their future employers. Universities should view their participation
in moulding new bioinformaticists not only from the standpoint of filling
a market niche, but as a challenge and an opportunity to make a valuable
contribution to this new domain.
The S* Life Science Informatics Alliance (www.s-star.org) is organizing this Symposium on Bioinformatics Education, which is hosted by NUS (Office of Life Sciences, Bioinformatics Centre, Dept of Biochemistry and Dept of Biological Sciences) and endorsed by the Asia-Pacific Bioinformatics Network (www.apbionet.org). Experts from the S* member institutions, industry and overseas universities will address topics ranging from curriculum development to the latest tools for imparting bioinformatics knowledge. Additionally, there is a dedicated session for the latest updates from the Asia-Pacific region.
The
symposium is intended for
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educators and students currently involved in running programs in bioinformatics
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senior faculty members considering bioinformatics teaching and research programs
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all those with an interest in bioinformatics
ALL
ARE WELCOME. REGISTRATION
IS FREE!
Registrants will qualify for S* Participation Certificates.
Online registration at http://www.bic.nus.edu.sg/bioed/registration.html
Organised by :
S* Life Science Informatics Alliance
Office of Life Sciences
Bioinformatics Centre
Department of Biochemistry
Department of Biological Sciences
Sponsored by:
Sun Microsystems
GNX Technologies Pte Ltd
Cray Inc
MegaComputing Pte Ltd
Endorsed by :
Asia Pacific Bioinformatics Network