Bioinformatics Open Days

We’re excited to open the doors to BOD. Stay tuned for engaging discussions and groundbreaking knowledge sharing. The journey starts here!

Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow at CP2, University of Minho! 📍

Join us for an engaging Round Table at Bioinformatics Open Days 2026!

We’re bringing together inspiring speakers from academia and industry to share their journeys, insights, and perspectives on the evolving field of bioinformatics and biomedical data science.

🎤 Meet our speakers:
– João Capela (University of Minho | OmniumAI)
– Ana Marta Sequeira (Leiden University | Loka)
– Diogo Lima (University of Minho | SteelEye)
– David Almeida (University of Aveiro)

📅 Don’t miss the discussion, be part of the conversation!

The wait is almost over! 📢 Get ready to plan your days with our official schedule! 🗓️
We are just one week away from the Bioinformatics Open Days! To help you make the most of this experience, here is the full lineup of inspiring talks, interactive panels, and networking opportunities we have prepared for you. 🔬💻
From cutting-edge research to real-world applications, check out the program and start highlighting your must-see sessions! 🧬✨
We can’t wait to see you there! 👋
📍 Where: University of Minho, Gualtar Campus, Pedagogical Complex II (CP2), Auditorium B1

The faces behind the magic! 🚀

🚨 WORKSHOP CONFIRMADO
🧬 Análise de Metilação de DNA em Escala Genómica
👩‍🏫 María Gomez
Workshop prático de análise computacional focado em metilação de DNA em epigenómica do cancro, utilizando R/Bioconductor.
Os participantes irão analisar dados reais do TCGA (tumor vs. normal, Illumina Infinium), abordando controlo de qualidade, pré-processamento, metilação diferencial, anotação, visualização, enriquecimento funcional e integração multi-ómica.
🔧 Ferramentas: minfi, limma, RnBeads
📌 Pré-requisito: Conhecimentos básicos de R e biologia molecular

🚨 CONFIRMED WORKSHOP
🧬 Genome-Wide DNA Methylation Analysis
👩‍🏫 María Gomez
Hands-on computational workshop focused on DNA methylation analysis in cancer epigenomics using R/Bioconductor.
Participants will analyze real TCGA tumor vs. normal data (Illumina Infinium), covering quality control, preprocessing, differential methylation, annotation, visualization, functional enrichment, and multi-omics integration.
🔧 Tools: minfi, limma, RnBeads
📌 Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of R and molecular biology.🚨 WORKSHOP CONFIRMADO
🧬 Análise de Metilação de DNA em Escala Genómica
👩‍🏫 María Gomez
Workshop prático de análise computacional focado em metilação de DNA em epigenómica do cancro, utilizando R/Bioconductor.
Os participantes irão analisar dados reais do TCGA (tumor vs. normal, Illumina Infinium), abordando controlo de qualidade, pré-processamento, metilação diferencial, anotação, visualização, enriquecimento funcional e integração multi-ómica.
🔧 Ferramentas: minfi, limma, RnBeads
📌 Pré-requisito: Conhecimentos básicos de R e biologia molecular

🚨 CONFIRMED WORKSHOP
🧬 Genome-Wide DNA Methylation Analysis
👩‍🏫 María Gomez
Hands-on computational workshop focused on DNA methylation analysis in cancer epigenomics using R/Bioconductor.
Participants will analyze real TCGA tumor vs. normal data (Illumina Infinium), covering quality control, preprocessing, differential methylation, annotation, visualization, functional enrichment, and multi-omics integration.
🔧 Tools: minfi, limma, RnBeads
📌 Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of R and molecular biology.

🎤 Speaker Confirmado | Bioinformatics Open Days 2026

É com grande entusiasmo que anunciamos a presença do Prof. Dr. Nuno Morais (NOVA Medical School, Universidade de Lisboa) como orador confirmado nos Bioinformatics Open Days 2026.

Na sua palestra, “Finding Transcriptomic Signatures of Human Cellular Stress and Senescence”, irá explorar abordagens robustas e context-aware para identificar assinaturas génicas associadas a estados celulares complexos, incluindo:

🔬 Assinaturas de senescência
🧬 Stress granules
🧪 O pacote markeR (Bioconductor R package)
🧫 RNA mitocondrial

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🎤 Confirmed Speaker | Bioinformatics Open Days 2026

We are delighted to announce Prof. Dr. Nuno Morais (NOVA Medical School, University of Lisbon) as a confirmed speaker at the Bioinformatics Open Days 2026.

In his talk, “Finding Transcriptomic Signatures of Human Cellular Stress and Senescence”, he will present robust, context-aware approaches to identify gene signatures associated with complex cellular states, including:

🔬 Senescence signatures
🧬 Stress granules
🧪 The markeR (Bioconductor R package)
🧫 Mitochondrial RNA

🎤 Speaker Confirmado | Bioinformatics Open Days 2026

É com grande entusiasmo que anunciamos a presença do Prof. Dr. Nuno Morais (NOVA Medical School, Universidade de Lisboa) como orador confirmado nos Bioinformatics Open Days 2026.

Na sua palestra, “Finding Transcriptomic Signatures of Human Cellular Stress and Senescence”, irá explorar abordagens robustas e context-aware para identificar assinaturas génicas associadas a estados celulares complexos, incluindo:

🔬 Assinaturas de senescência
🧬 Stress granules
🧪 O pacote markeR (Bioconductor R package)
🧫 RNA mitocondrial

Uma sessão imperdível para quem trabalha em transcriptómica, biologia computacional e análise de dados ómicos. 🎤 Confirmed Speaker | Bioinformatics Open Days 2026

We are delighted to announce Prof. Dr. Nuno Morais (NOVA Medical School, University of Lisbon) as a confirmed speaker at the Bioinformatics Open Days 2026.

In his talk, “Finding Transcriptomic Signatures of Human Cellular Stress and Senescence”, he will present robust, context-aware approaches to identify gene signatures associated with complex cellular states, including:

🔬 Senescence signatures
🧬 Stress granules
🧪 The markeR (Bioconductor R package)
🧫 Mitochondrial RNA

PT É com grande entusiasmo que anunciamos a presença da Prof. Dra. Sanne Abeln (Utrecht University) como oradora confirmada nos Bioinformatics Open Days 2026.

Especialista em IA explicável e modelação computacional para dados biológicos complexos, a Prof. Abeln tem desenvolvido abordagens inovadoras em:
🔬 Protein Language Models
🧬 IA multimodal (histologia + RNA)
📊 Modelos interpretáveis para previsão de sobrevivência em cancro

A sua investigação combina precisão, interpretabilidade e impacto clínico, contribuindo para desvendar a complexidade dos sistemas biológicos através de inteligência artificial robusta e transparente.

Não perca a oportunidade de assistir a esta sessão inspiradora. EN We are delighted to announce that Prof. Dr. Sanne Abeln (Utrecht University) is a confirmed speaker at the Bioinformatics Open Days 2026.

A leading expert in explainable AI and computational modeling for complex biological data, Prof. Abeln develops innovative approaches in:
🔬 Protein Language Models
🧬 Multimodal AI (histology + RNA)
📊 Interpretable cancer survival prediction

Her research integrates accuracy, interpretability, and clinical relevance to help unravel the complexity of biological systems through robust and transparent artificial intelligence.

Don’t miss this opportunity to attend an inspiring session.

PT

As submissões para as XV Bioinformatics Open Days (BOD) foram reabertas e estarão abertas até 16 de janeiro!

Ainda vais a tempo de submeter o teu abstract e participar em sessões de comunicações orais ou posters.

🔗 O link de submissão encontra-se na nossa página inicial.

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Abstract submissions for the XV Bioinformatics Open Days (BOD) have been reopened and will remain open until January 16th!

You still have time to submit your abstract and take part in oral or poster sessions.

🔗 The submission link is available on our homepage.

Registrations are opening soon! | Inscrições a abrir brevemente!

EN
We are excited to announce that registrations for the XV Bioinformatics Open Days (BOD) will open on January 2nd.

Don’t miss the opportunity to join inspiring talks, posters, workshops and to connect with students and professionals in Bioinformatics.

📌 Check the price list in this post and get ready to secure your spot.
🗓️ Registrations open: January 2nd

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PT
Temos o prazer de anunciar que as inscrições para as XV Bioinformatics Open Days (BOD) abrem no dia 2 de janeiro.

Não percas a oportunidade de participar em palestras inspiradoras, sessões de posters, workshops e de contactar com estudantes e profissionais da área da Bioinformática.

📌 Consulta a tabela de preços neste post e prepara-te para garantir o teu lugar.
🗓️ Abertura das inscrições: 2 de janeiro