In 2020, it will be 50 years since Paulien Hogeweg and Ben Hesper first coined the term ‘bioinformatica’. Since bioinformatics is now a mature and thriving research field, indispensable in addressing life science research challenges, we think this occasion should no go by unnoticed. [caption...
Utrecht University has invested in four different Life Science hubs: the Utrecht Exposome Hub, the Utrecht Platform for Organoid Technology, the Utrecht Molecular Immunology Hub and the Utrecht Advanced In Vitro Models Hub. What role do bioinformaticians play in the ULS hubs? These hubs bring together excellent...
Utrecht Bioinformatics Center aims to increase the expertise and interest in the field of bioinformatics in Utrecht. Attracting talent is one way to expand the number of bioinformatic researchers in Life Sciences. Training at all levels is also essential in order to meet the enormous...
We celebrated the metaphoric birthday of the Utrecht Bioinformatics Center with our 5th UBC symposium. During the symposium bioinformatic research in life sciences was displayed from medical sciences to evolution of ancient protein complexes. In scientific perspective, we want to highlight the excellent talks by...
In Utrecht, many bioinformaticians work in an experimental group, while a few others work in their own “dry lab”. In our communications as UBC, we emphasise what binds us together. On the operational level, this include activities such as education and infrastructure. On a more...