Join researchers and enthusiasts for a wide-scope Bioinformatics Workshop Day that bridges biology, technology and society. From molecular insights to big data ethics, this event offers a unique opportunity to learn, discuss and connect across disciplines.
This multidisciplinary hands-on bioinformatics workshop invites PhD researchers and anyone interested in bioinformatics to spend a day exploring the rapidly evolving interface between life sciences and data science. The morning program features a series of lectures — perfect for those who want to learn without committing to the full-day event — while the afternoon offers optional, hands-on workshops for a deeper dive into specialized topics.
Bioinformatics and a changing society: Wide-scope bioinformatics workshop
4 December at 9.00-16.00 in Pub1 auditorium, Publicum
Program 08.30 Helpdesk for checking the installations of the programs needed for the workshops 09.00 Morning coffee 09.30 Welcome words Heli Harvala, Faculty of Medicine and Saara Wittfooth, Faculty of Technology 09.35 Introduction to Bioinformatics Anni Kauko, InFLAMES Flagship 10.00 Bioinformatics Applications in Medicine Peter Simmonds, Faculty of Medicine 10.30 Big Data Applications and the Gut Microbiome Matti Ruuskanen, Faculty of Technology 11.00 Legal Framework for Big Data and Bioinformatics Tom Southerington, Faculty of Law 11.30 Lunch provided for workshop participants 12.30 Parallel workshops 14.30 Afternoon coffee 15.00 Wrap-up lectures 16.00 The day ends
After the lunch break — provided for participants staying on for the workshops — attendees can join one of five parallel sessions to explore specific themes in depth.
Public Health Microbiology – Peter Simmonds & Heli Harvala
Spatial Transcriptomics – Lea Mikkola
Basic R-Programming – Nick Booth & Anni Kauko
Gut Microbiome – Tuomas Borman & Matti Ruuskanen
Legal Aspects of Bioinformatics – Juha Vesala & Sini Mickelsson
The day will conclude with afternoon coffee and a joint wrap-up session, bringing together insights from the workshops and lectures alike.
While the morning lectures are open to everyone, the event requires registration due to limited capacity and catering. PhD researchers who participate in the full program and submit a learning diary afterward can earn 1 ECTS credit.
Whether you’re new to bioinformatics or already working at its cutting edge, this event offers a rare opportunity to see the full scope of the field — from molecules to metadata, and from lab work to law.
