Assc Dir @OICR_news | Science Educator & Communicator @Bioinfodotca @mygobletorg @TorontoBUG | Connector of people, research & ideas for #adaptiveoncology
Toronto, ON, Canada
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So excited to be leading a great team from across 🇨🇦 to push forward #Bioinformatics , Computational Biology and #DataScience training and community building in Canada! 🎉
CIHR & @GenomeCanada have invested $16.25M to fund five health research training platforms that will support the development of Canada’s next generation of researchers working in some of the most innovative areas of health research.
Learn more: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/53967.html…
ALT Health Research Training Platforms (HRTP) Results
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🎉 to all past & present @Bioinfodotca colleagues & friends who helped us celebrate #25YearsOfCBW at #ISMB2024. To the next 25 years!
Merci 🎉 to our event sponsors @GenomeCanada , @GenomeAlberta, @GenomeQuebec, @GenomeAtlantic @CIHR_IRSC @PLOSCompBiol for all of your support!!
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Michelle Brazas, PhD retweeted
If you have questions about #bioinformatics workshops, be sure to visit the #ISMB2024 booth for the @bioinfodotca project with Michelle @MichelleBrazas, Nia and Alex.
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Come see us and share your @Bioinfodotca memory!
We are at @ISMBinfo! Come visit our booth to see our workshops and share a #25YearsOfCBW memory for a chance to WIN a workshop registration. Eligibility limited to individuals associated with a Cdn institution.
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And where are we all now? Doing great scientific things of course! @sbmontgom @WyWyWa @josetterlandry @StefanieButland (and each one of the others on this list!)
Happy #25YearsOfCBW to all my fellow faculty over the years 🎂🥳🎉
I bet that was Genomics, 2003, in Calgary. I have attached the instructors and TAs from that year. #25YearsOfCBW @MichelleBrazas @StefanieButland
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We are excited to begin the @bioinfoedsummit
in New York. In the upcoming days, in-person and virtual attendees will work together to look for solutions to address the current challenges of promoting bioinformatics education worldwide. Stay tuned! #bioinformatics #education
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#CancerResearch lost a great leader in Dr. Connie Eaves. Many condolences to all her family, friends & colleagues.
We are saddened to hear the news that Dr. Connie Eaves has passed away.
Dr. Eaves was a global leader in #StemCell research & a pioneer in #Cancer fields. To her family, friends, & colleagues we extend our deepest condolences.
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Michelle Brazas, PhD retweeted
New commentary from @ITCProject urging @US_FDA @DrCaliff_FDA @FDATobacco to implement a strong ban on #menthol #cigarettes in the US. @PHealthLawCtr @AshOrg @cnkyriakos @TobaccoFreeKids
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Michelle Brazas, PhD retweeted
On the road to success, guides are essential. We think #mentorship is always a good idea.
The Rosie 1:1 Mentorship Program is currently accepting applications. Learn more and sign up today: ow.ly/QNE650PA2m4
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Attention 🇨🇦#graduate #Students. Know that at least one 🇨🇦 senator @StanKutcher is speaking up about wages on your behalf.👏👏 Make your own voice heard: supportourscience.ca/
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It has been🗓️ in dev & implementation, but @P_Palagi, @lj_garcia & I finally have @Bioschemas Training Profiles in preprint! 👏 to all implementors!
Bringing #findability and #accessability to #bioinformatics training materials
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With all my fav #science friends departing this platform, where are we migrating to? I only just started here and will miss the sharing & conversations 😢
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A @Bioinfodotca alumni 👇is the new CEO @GenomeQuebec 👏🥳!! Congratulations @josetterlandry
Michelle Brazas, PhD retweeted
We mourn the loss of Jill Hamer-Wilson and send our deepest condolences to her family, friends and colleagues. @JillHW was at the heart of patient partnership in Ontario cancer research and her important contributions, including to OICR, will always be remembered and appreciated.
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Attention all #students 👇Great networking opportunity
#GairdnerScienceWeek2022 is a week-long celebration of scientific research that impacts human health globally! Check out the incredible lineup of events and don't forget to secure your spot now!
Register here: bit.ly/2022GSW
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Michelle Brazas, PhD retweeted
Bioicons.com
Here is an alternative to BioRender that is TRULY FREE and actively maintained. Over 1500 vectorized images sorted by license type (all creative commons or MIT). Fully editable icons and soon they will launch an Inkscape library.
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Michelle Brazas, PhD retweeted
You will join a fantastic, inclusive and diverse team of 23. We have a mentorship plan in place, and provide training opportunities in addition to our MOOC license for you to become a senior member of the team. This👇is the career progression you were looking for!
We are looking for a #softwaredeveloper to join our team - an ideal position for someone who is looking to transition towards a #softwarearchitect role. Come and contribute to fascinating projects that support world-leading research.
ow.ly/baSn50KXhbW #opensource
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Michelle Brazas, PhD retweeted
After travelling across the country for student lectures & networking, the 2022 #GairdnerAward laureates will come to Toronto on Oct 27 to discuss their #AwardWinning #Research during #GairdnerScienceWeek!
Free & in-person🎟️➡️ bit.ly/3dZfqEK
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Working on my development plan and would like to learn more about becoming a better #SciComm communicator (and how to create amazing infographics!). Any suggestions for self-directed or online courses?