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NCBI Tools and Databases for Bioinformatics (11/19) & Introduction to BioCyc (11/26) workshops

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NCBI Tools and Databases for Bioinformatics workshop

If you are interested in learning about the types of resources NCBI –home to Pubmed– offers in bioinformatics, then come to my NCBI tools and databases workshop that is being held in the training lab (G3) at the Biomedical Library on November 19 at noon.

The primary goal of this one hour workshop is to provide an introduction to the various databases and tools that are available through NCBI. In addition to an overview, I will be exhibiting demos on a select few tools and databases.

​Date: November 19, 2019 at noon    
Location: Training lab (G3) of the Biomedical Library
Register HERE

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Introduction to BioCyc workshop​

Come learn to work with BioCyc: a collection of Pathway Genome Databases (PGDBs) that provides information on genomes and metabolic pathways for thousands of organisms.

This one hour workshop will provide an introduction to BioCyc and showcase the various features BioCyc supports. In addition, there will be an interactive demo that complements the overview on BioCyc.

​Date: November 26, 2019 at noon 
Location: Training lab (G3) of the Biomedical Library
Register HERE

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the workshops please contact Subin George (Bioinformatics intern) at sgeo@pobox.upenn.edu

2020 International Emory Global Health Case Competition

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Penn graduate students interested in global health – the Center for Global Health is forming a multidisciplinary team of 5-6 students who will travel to and participate in the 2020 International Emory Global Health Case Competition!

What is the Emory Global Health Case Competition? It is a unique opportunity for students from multiple universities and disciplines to come together to learn about, develop, and recommend innovative solutions for a 21st century global health problem in competitive and collaborative environment. The competition culminates with presentations to an expert panel of judges, which evaluates the proposals and determines award winners. Winning presentations are typically those that present astutely synthesized, feasible, sustainable, and culturally appropriate solutions to the case problems. Each participating university sends a team comprised of four to six students, and at least three different schools from the university. The combination of disciplines does not matter so long as you have at least three different schools represented.

When is it? Friday, March 13 – Sunday, March 15, 2020.

Who can participate? You must currently be enrolled as a student in a degree-seeking program at Penn to apply for the Penn team. We intend to organize a cohesive and interdisciplinary group, so applicants must commit to attending and participating in team meetings leading up to the competition. We encourage interested graduate students from all schools to submit an application: Medical (MD, MPH), Nursing, Business, Vet, Law, Social Work, etc

Why should I apply? First off, the competition is fun! This is a rewarding and practical experience that lends itself well to any career. Also, it is fully funded- food and housing are provided by Emory and flights are reimbursed by the Center for Global Health. Winning teams will receive generous prize packages: 1st Place $6000, 2nd Place $3000, 3rd Place $1500, 4th Place $900, Honorable Mention $600, Participants’ Choice Award $600.

If you are interested in applying to be a member of the Penn team, please send your CV & Statement of Interest (500 words max) to Andie Yost at ayost@pennmedicine.upenn.edu by December 13, 2019.