Bioinformatics Industry Day 2025

Tuesday 27th of May at 14:00 at the Minnaert Hall, Leuvenlaan 4, 3584 CE Utrecht

The 2nd Bioinformatics Industry Day (Tue, 27 May)

Following the success of last year’s event, see thinews article, we are delighted to bring together industry professionals, academic representatives, and talented bioinformatics students for an afternoon of inspiration, networking, and collaboration. Everyone is welcome and registration is free!

We look forward to reconnecting with returning attendees and welcoming new faces to this exciting event. Together, let’s inspire and shape the future of bioinformatics!

Location:
Minnaert Hall, 
Minnaert Building,
Leuvenlaan 4, 3584 CE Utrecht.

Programme

 

13:50-14:00 | Walk-in and Welcome

14:00-14:05 | Introduction by UBC Daily Board Chair and Master’s Students Society “ConneCie” Representative

14:05-14:35 | Inspirational Talks: Career Paths After Academia

14:35-15:30 | Walk-in Session to Exhibition Booths

15:30-16:10 | Company/Institute Pitches

16:10-16:30 | Round Table Sessions with Representatives

16:30-17:00 | Interactive Session with Borrels 

Participating Companies/Institutes

GenDx, part of the Eurobio Scientific Group, is a global leader in high-resolution HLA typing and molecular transplant diagnostics. Committed to improving the quality of life and survival chances of transplant patients, GenDx  develops and markets innovative diagnostic tests, software, services, and educational products. By offering excellent molecular diagnostic tools in close collaboration with renowned business partners, we strive to advance transplantation outcomes worldwide.

Rooted in science and inspired by patients, Genmab is committed to improving lives through innovative and differentiated antibody therapeutics. Their antibody therapeutics aim to transform the lives of people with cancer and other serious diseases. For their teams, this is the strongest possible motivation to come to work every day. It’s what drives them to keep innovating.

UtrechtInc is a global top 10 university startup incubator for early-stage, scalable technology startups in the areas of health, sustainability, education, and artificial intelligence. These startups are founded by local researchers, medical doctors, students, and entrepreneurs. Their entrepreneurial programs, inspiring events, seasoned mentors, and vast business network are here to help turn your science-based innovations into startup success stories that contribute to a better world.

Single Cell Discoveries is your go-to discovery partner for customized single-cell sequencing and analysis. They are focused on providing cutting-edge single-cell sequencing services to biopharmaceutical companies, health systems, and academic research centers globally. Located in our brand-new laboratory in Utrecht, the Netherlands, their team of PhD scientists is dedicated to developing customized solutions for your unique scientific questions, all while ensuring rapid turnaround times and high quality.

The National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) conducts scientific research in three key domains: Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology, Public Health and Healthcare, and Environment and Safety. Bioinformatics and data analysis are integral across all these fields, to support research and decision-making.

At ForgeBio, they specialize in advancing biotech through innovative protein engineering solutions. Using AI-based design and deep scientific expertise, their expert team optimizes protein expression, stability, and functionality for diverse applications—from vaccine antigens to industrial enzymes. Whether you’re looking to enhance drug efficacy, improve product stability, or explore novel protein functions, they provide tailored consultancy services to meet your unique challenges. Partner with them to accelerate your research and achieve breakthrough results.

CryoCloud provides cloud-native software for cryo-EM data analysis and management. Their platform enables structural biologists to analyze data at scale, while automation, collaboration tools, and proprietary algorithms enhance efficiency and result quality. The user-friendly web app requires no IT setup, integrates seamlessly into existing workflows, and ensures top-tier data security. Their mission is to automate cryo-EM data analysis and provide scientists with the simplest and fastest way to determine high-quality protein structures.

More to be confirmed...

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