Biomedical sciences are increasingly realizing the need for sophisticated algorithms to analyze the large volumes of data that are being produced with modern high-throughput technologies. Bioinformatics is thus becoming an important and exciting area of research, where mathematical tools are used to extract useful information from these large-scale datasets, such as those obtained from genome sequencing or mass spectrometry. The Center of Algorithmic and Systems Biology (CASB) aims to bring together researchers from the biological and computational communities, from both academia and industry, to discuss areas of mutual interest, advance the frontiers of cancer research, and expand the community of researchers working in bioinformatics.
This event is free of charge but registration is required in order to attend. Coffee breaks and lunch will be provided. (Space is limited - Registration deadline March 31)
Theme and Scope
The purpose of this meeting is to bring together industry and academic researchers to discuss various aspects of bioinformatics and computational biology. The goals of these discussions are three-fold:
- Review the recent advances in bioinformatics
- Understand how bioinformatics developments are affecting the drug-discovery and healthcare industries
- Discuss future directions of research in bioinformatics
The event is open to anyone interested in bioinformatics. Potential topics of interest for discussion include:
- Sequence analysis
- Analysis of gene expression
- Analysis of regulation
- Computational proteomics
- Analysis of mutations in cancer
- Prediction of protein structure
- Comparative genomics
- Systems biology
About CASB
The Center for Algorithmic and Systems Biology (CASB) is dedicated to the study of computational approaches in biological sciences. It serves as a worldwide bioinformatics conference center and forum for researchers in algorithmic and systems biology. CASB also aims to promote interactions among different departments at the University of California, San Diego; among different institutions in the San Diego region; and between academia and industry. The center also supports original research and educational activities in bioinformatics.
