The “Life Science Training Around the Globe” talk series shares insights on life science professional development with an emphasis on local context. Email info@lifescitrainers.org to participate or complete a submission form to sign up to give a short talk. See full blog post for details.
Time and Date for Talks
LifeSciTrainers Community Calls April 2024
Call I – Western Hemisphere Call 16:00 UTC (check link below to verify time)
Call II – Eastern Hemisphere Call 01:00 UTC (check link below to verify time)
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April 2024 Talk
Mohammad Asif, Khan, University of Doha for Science and Technology
Format: Short talk
At the end of the talk, the participants will know
- Brief history of APBioNET and its key thrust areas.
- APBioNET’s teaching and training efforts, regionally and globally.
- Future outlook
Abstract
The Asia-Pacific Bioinformatics Network (APBioNET; https://www.apbionet.org) has been a cornerstone in the bioinformatics landscape of the Asia-Pacific region since its establishment in 1998. As a pioneering nonprofit entity, APBioNET has dedicated itself to fostering the growth of bioinformatics through a concerted focus on teaching, training, infrastructure enhancement, and research collaboration. This talk will explore the organization’s history, outlining its founding principles and the strategic initiatives that have established its role as a key regional and global player in bioinformatics teaching and training.