A (two year) snapshotof bioinformatics training in Australia

Dr David Lovell – Australian Bioinformatics Network Director

1 August 2014International Conference on Bioinformatics (InCoB 2014)

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Why?

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WhySince mid-2012, AustralianBioinformatics.net has been gathering and advertising information about bioinformatics education and training events in Australia.

While not comprehensive, this is probably the best snapshot we’ve got

Let’s see what this data tells us…

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What did the data say to me?

Additional/improved data could be readily gathered• Improve tagging of topics• Add in estimates of attendance• Solicit information about other events

What events should be in scope?• My guess? events open to anyone• Not covering tertiary courses or MOOCs

Training coverage is uneven• Perth? Hobart? Darwin?