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TGAC’s quick guide to Genomics and Bioinformatics Training for new audiences


Norwich, United Kingdom
April 15, 2014

Bioinformatics for Clinical Audiences

A concise guide of core bioinformatics skills and training requirements to deliver bioinformatics programmes to clinical and public audiences has been published thanks to TGAC, Ontario Institute for Cancer (Canada), Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research (US), Netherlands Bioinformatics Centre and Department of Bioinformatics (The Netherlands) and SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics (Switzerland).

The article is aimed at bioinformatics educators and trainers who wish to develop and deliver bioinformatics programmes further afield. Representing a fresh and exciting challenge for bioinformatics training programmes, opportunities and bioinformatics training strategies are emerging for clinical and public audiences.

Traditionally, bioinformatics tools and training programs have focused on life science audiences. However, driven by the impact of technology in diverse areas, bioinformatics is becoming increasingly interdisciplinary; as are the audiences seeking bioinformatics training. Disparate audiences from physicians and lawyers, to industry and the general public, previously without real need of bioinformatics skills or awareness, are now pursuing an understanding of and skill sets in bioinformatics.

Vicky Schneider, Head of Scientific Training, Education & Learning at TGAC and Co-author, said: “Opportunities to share strategy and techniques of effective ways to communicate and engage with the public, and address the training needs in Bioinformatics for clinical audiences, are valuable and timely. I'm looking forward to continue collaborating with the co-authors, and putting into practice with others, the experiences shared in this paper.”

Michelle Brazas, Manager of Research and Knowledge Exchange at Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) and lead author, added: “As individuals involved in bioinformatics education and training initiatives, we need to stay abreast of such emerging audiences, and need to modify our training programs to meet their needs. By doing so, we can play a role in translating research to clinics, and building general interest and excitement in genomics and bioinformatics research.”

“A Quick Guide to Genomics and Bioinformatics Training for Clinical and Public Audiences” is published by in PLOS Computational Biology.



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Published: April 15, 2014


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