C3 Summer Biomedical Informatics Institute
Bioinformatics is revolutionizing the way we look at science and medicine. To be competitive medical or graduate school applicants and job candidates, the next generation of scientists and engineers will benefit from collaborative, interdisciplinary training in computational biology. Genome sequencing is becoming faster and cheaper every day—what does this mean for personalized medicine? Computational models can predict complex protein structures and interactions—how can this aid in disease treatment and drug development? Health informatics is designed to streamline health care—how is it being implemented and what can still be improved?
The goal of the Summer Biomedical Informatics Institute (SBII) is to provide junior/senior undergraduates with a strong introduction to bioinformatics and computational biology and provide examples of how these tools are being applied in research laboratories. This intensive workshop combines classroom lectures, computer lab sessions, and tours of research facilities at MU.
Contact C3 Program Coordinator, Liz Wick at mulscc3program@missouri.edu.
Eligibility
Junior and senior undergraduates (MU and non-MU) are eligible to apply. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.3 or above and should be majoring in an appropriate field (including, but not limited to: life sciences, computer sciences, biomedical engineering). Students must commit to attend the entire program (no early departures).
Previous experience with programming is not required. Participation in a summer research program (MU or non-MU) is encouraged but not required. Please contact the program coordinator with specific eligibility questions.
Applications for the 2012 Institute have now CLOSED.
Important Dates
MAY 14-25, 2012: Summer Biomedical Informatics Institute. Students should plan to arrive the morning of Monday, May 14 and depart at noon on Friday, May 25.
Fees
$30 registration fee. Registration fee will be paid upon notification of acceptance. Housing and all meals are included. Travel expenses to/from MU are not included, however scholarships are available.