This document provides information about the Introductory Bioinformatics Workshop 2012 held at Perdana University from July 9-14. The workshop aims to cover essential bioinformatics topics like biological databases, sequence comparison, and protein structure through lectures and hands-on practical sessions. It is intended for students and researchers from life sciences and industry partners interested in bioinformatics. Participants will learn the role of bioinformatics in research and basic concepts in areas like databases, tools, sequence analysis and structural analysis. There are 45 seats available at discounted early bird rates for students, academics and corporate participants.

1. INTRODUCTORY
BIOINFORMATICS WORKSHOP PERDANA
UNIVERSITY
Session 1 Basic Perdana University, 9 - 14 July 2012
The Introductory Bioinformatics Workshop 2012,
co-organised with the Malaysia Genome Institute (MGI),
supported by the Ministry of Science, Technology and PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
Innovation (MOSTI) and endorsed by the Asia Pacific
Bioinformatics Network (APBioNet), is part of the
Bioinformatics Education and Research Initiative of Future of Bioinformatics: Challenges
Perdana University. and Opportunities (KEYNOTE)
Basics of Structural Biology and
The post-genomic era heralds much awaited great discoveries Structural Databases
in the field of science and medical research. Assoc. Prof. Tan Tin Wee,
National University of Singapore
Newer and faster high-throughput technologies are driving
the exponential growth of biological data.
The key to the new discoveries lies in the methods and tools
Biological Databases and
available to mine and interrogate the data, providing Bioinformatics Tools
biologists with better insights.
Asst. Prof. Mohammad Asif Khan,
In this six-day workshop, we cover essential bioinformatics Perdana University
topics, such as biological databases and bioinformatics
tools, sequence comparison, biological pattern / profile
search and 3D structure visualisation and modelling, with
hands-on practicals on the theories and concepts covered.
This will empower the participants with the foundation Fundamentals of Sequence Comparisons
necessary to manage and mine the wealth of available Assoc. Prof. Martti Tammi,
biological data to address complex research problems. Prince Songkla University, Thailand
Participants interested in developing the skills further, can
sign-up for the advanced Session 2, to be held in October
2012, where they will tackle a research problem of interest
to them.
Benefits: Biological Patterns and Profiles
Learning outcomes from attending the workshop include Principles of Molecular Evolution and
understanding what is bioinformatics and appreciating its Phylogenetics
pivotal role in interdisciplinary research, covering basic Professor in Practice Greg Tucker-Kellogg,
National University of Singapore
underlying bioinformatics concepts and theories on biological
databases, bio software, sequence comparison, biological
pattern search and 3D structural analysis, and provide
hands-on practical exercise to demonstrate their applications.
Target Audience: 45 limited seats on
a first come, first
Early Bird Registration by 15 JUNE 2012 served basis
The workshop is specifically designed for all individuals with
both basic molecular biology and IT skills; this includes Category Early Bird Rate Normal Rate
(i) students in life sciences (diploma, undergraduate (RM) (RM)
or postgraduate), Students 1,500 2,000
(ii) scientists interested in bioinformatics, and
Academics 2,500 3,000
(iii) industry partners and IT professionals supporting biologists.
Corporate 3,000 3,500
DISCLAIMER:
The organiser reserves the right to make such alterations to the programmes as circumstances dictate and Students with outstanding academic record, currently studying in public or private universities
will not accept responsibility for any errors, omissions or changes made to the speakers’ information. The based in Malaysia, can apply for partial / full waiver of the registration fee by emailing their
views and opinions expressed by the speakers at this workshop are not necessarily the views and opinions justification for the waiver and CV to bioinfo@perdanauniversity.edu.my
of the organiser.
Organised by: Co-organised by: Supported by: Endorsed by: For more information on Bioinformatics Workshop:
Website: http//www.perdanauniversity.edu.my/bioinfo • Email: bioinfo@perdanauniversity.edu.my
PERDANA
UNIVERSITY
Phone Number: +603-8941 8646 • Fax Number: +603-8941 7661