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Benelux Bioinformatics Conference 2015 - Early registration
by Laukens Kris 26 Aug '15

26 Aug '15

-- Benelux Bioinformatics Conference 2015 - Early registration — Register now at a reduced rate for the tenth anniversary edition of the Benelux Bioinformatics Conference in Antwerpen! Date: 7 - 8 december, 2015 Venue: Elzenveld, Lange Gasthuisstraat 45, Antwerpen, Belgium Registration page http://bbc2015.be/registration.html Early registration Fees - Academic, ISCB member: € 130 - Academic, non-ISCB member: € 150 - Corporate, ISCB member: € 180 - Corporate, non-ISCB member: € 200 The registration fees cover the following activities and items: - Attendence to the conference - Paper conference booklet - On-site catering including coffee breaks and lunches - Closing reception Additionally you can register for the gala dinner on Monday December 7th, evening. This 4-course dinner takes place in the medieval basement of Pelgrom (http://www.pelgrom.be/) at walking distance from the conference venue and close to public transportation. The cost of this dinner is € 50 (including drinks). For more details on the program, check the website http://www.bbc2015.be. REMINDER: the conference website is now accepting abstracts for oral and poster presentations. Key dates - 30/09/2015: Abstract submission deadline - 30/10/2015: Abstract acceptance notification - 04/11/2015: Early conference registration deadline - 30/11/2015: Late conference registration deadline - 07/12/2015 - 08/12/2015: Conference takes place More information - website: www.bbc2015.be<http://www.bbc2015.be> - Twitter: @BBC2015AN - social media hashtag: #BBC2015AN - Linkedin group: http://linkd.in/1a4Gv1T - conference email: info(a)bbc2015.be<mailto:info@bbc2015.be> -- Advanced Database Research and Modelling (ADReM) University of Antwerp Middelheimlaan 1, G.219, B-2020 Antwerpen, Belgium T +32 (0)3 265 33 10 E kris.laukens(a)uantwerpen.be<mailto:kris.laukens@uantwerpen.be> W www.uantwerpen.be/en/staff/kris-laukens/<http://www.uantwerpen.be/en/staff/kris-laukens/>

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Vacancy: PhD position in bioinformatics for animal genetics
by Ridder, Dick de 25 Aug '15

25 Aug '15

Dear all, We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic PhD candidate in a joint project titled "From sequence to phenotype: detecting deleterious variation by prediction of functionality". This project is implemented together with the Animal Breeding & Genomics Centre of Wageningen UR, and is part of the STW Breed4Food partnership program. It aims to develop and experimentally validate novel computational methods to identify potentially deleterious variants in livestock species, specifically pig and poultry. Such methods will not only provide insight into the genetic makeup of populations of these species, but will also provide new genomics tools to breeders to improve genetic breeding stock, as detection of such deleterious variations will allow their subsequent removal from the population. We are looking for an ambitious PhD candidate with an MSc degree in bioinformatics, systems biology or computer science (with a demonstrable affinity for biology). We are specifically seeking candidates with a strong background in machine learning and genetics. You will be based in both Delft and Wageningen, and work in close cooperation with other PhD candidates and researchers in the STW Breed4Food partnership program. More information about the position, the research groups involved, and a possibility to apply for this position can be found at https://www.academictransfer.com/employer/WUR/vacancy/29649/lang/en/. For more information on the STW Breed4Food partnership programme, see http://www.wageningenur.nl/en/Jobs/Innovations-in-animal-breeding-and-genom…. Interested candidates can apply up to September 16, 2015 through the above-mentioned website. Best regards, Prof. Marcel Reinders, Delft Bioinformatics Lab, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands Prof. Dick de Ridder, Bioinformatics Group, Wageningen University, The Netherlands

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High profile speakers at the Big Data in Health Care Conference in Luxembourg - October 28-29th 2015 - Registration open
by Venkata Pardhasaradhi SATAGOPAM 25 Aug '15

25 Aug '15

Apologies for cross posting, if this information already reached you. Dear all, LCSB is an interdisciplinary research centre recognised world-wide for its activities in the fields of Big Data related to Healthcare, of Bioinformatics, and of neuro-degenerative diseases. We have organised an International Conference on these topics: Big Data in Healthcare, Challenges, Innovations, and implementation, which will be held in Luxembourg on 28/29 October 2015 (http://bigdata2015.uni.lu <http://bigdata2015.uni.lu/>). This conference has the pivotal role to connect outstanding professionals working on these topics and coming from different fields: academia, industry, policy making and investors. We believe that this event would represent a unique occasion for you to gather the different perspectives of the latest research, regulatory, and market trends, and to challenge them by providing your input on this matter. The speakers are all renown experts of Big Data in Healthcare and of Neuro-Degenerative diseases, and are either investors, researchers, industry executives or policy makers, and will try to address topics which still represent a challenge: · Is bioinformatics research able to support industry to standardise and curate clinical data? How these data can be then used by Pharma companies and other industry sectors? · Is the ICT sector contributing to solve this challenge? Which are the providers involved in this processes, to which extent, and which is the added value? Data centres, cloud computing services industry, HPC suppliers, software providers? · How public organisations and institutions such as the IMI, the NIH and others are contributing, and why their initiatives have a pivotal role? · Which are the success stories so far that the industry and the researchers can showcase? Are these impacting the clinical outcome by any mean? How? · Are the investors confident in the tools provided by these stakeholders so far to address these challenges? What would be their priorities for their investment plans? The conference is supported by worldwide recognised organisations, public and private, and of international scope. The registration for the event has been recently open. Do not hesitate to contact us via email or phone. Looking forward to seeing you in Luxembourg in October, With kind regards Venkata Satagopam Erica Monfardini, Director of Operations, LCSB +621 368 827 erica.monfardini(a)uni.lu <mailto:erica.monfardini@uni.lu> Sabine Mosch Head of Communication, LCSB sabine.mosch(a)uni.lu <mailto:sabine.mosch@uni.lu> Josipa Kotarac, Events Coordinator, LCSB josipa.kotarac(a)uni.lu <mailto:josipa.kotarac@uni.lu> View this email in your browser <applewebdata://CB5FC986-D378-43DB-83C9-8F62A819A983/*|ARCHIVE|*> _________________________________________ "Big Data in Health Care - Challenges, Innovations and Implementation" ___________________________________________ Take the chance and discuss with international experts, amongst others: Keynote speakers Maya R. Said, Sanofi Stephen Friend, Sage Bionetworks Hurdles to tackle Bartha Knoppers, McGill University Paulo Esteves Verissimo, University of Luxembourg Ana Mingorance, Dravet Syndrome Foundation EU Making sense of complex data: standardisation & integration Niklas Blomberg, Elixir Timothy J. P. Hubbard, King´s College Andrew Hufton, Nature Publishing Group Jasmin Battista, European Commission Big data everywhere you go: new approaches in big data research Andrea Mensah, Oracle Andrew Singleton, National Institute of Health Ann Martin, Innovative Medicines Initiative Big data for diagnosis Bernard E. Bihain, Genclis Nigel Hughes, Janssen R&D Laurent Probst, PWC Luxembourg No size fits all: big data for personalised medicine Han Brunner, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre Jay Bergeron, Pfizer Hans Hofstraat, Philips Research Implementation John Mattison, Kaiser Permanente Reinhard Schneider, Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine Hartmut Voss, dievini Michael Goldman, Université de Bruxelles David Brown, Alchemy Biomedical Consulting <http://bigdata2015.uni.lu/eng/Registration> For full program details and register visit http://bigdata2015.uni.lu/eng <http://bigdata2015.uni.lu/eng> Sponsors: <http://www.efpia.eu/> <http://www.fnr.lu/> <http://www.ebrc.com/> <http://www.ses.com/4232583/en> <http://www.msd-belgium.be/English/Pages/home.aspx> <http://www.bnpparibas.lu/en/> <http://www.telindus.lu/> Copyright © Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine, All rights reserved. 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Bioinformatician position - Cedric Blanpain's Lab - Brussels, Belgium
by SMITS, Guillaume 24 Aug '15

24 Aug '15

[cid:image007.png@01D0DE8C.3E8E3840] [cid:image008.png@01D0DE8C.3E8E3840] [cid:image009.png@01D0DE8C.3E8E3840] [cid:image011.jpg@01D0DE8C.3E8E3840] Dear All, The Blanpain lab is looking for Bioinformaticians to study the genomics and gene regulatory network controlling stem cells and cancer. Our group is studying the mechanisms regulating stem cells, tumor initiation and progression. We would like to uncover the mutations landscape regulating tumor heterogeneity in human cancers and to model the gene regulatory network controlling cancer stem cell function. The candidate should have a strong background in bioinformatic analysis including RNA-seq, Chip-seq, whole exome sequencing and low coverage whole genome sequencing, as well as an interest in modelling gene regulatory network. The applicant will work in collaboration with biologists and physicians. Please send your CV, motivation letter and the names of two to three references to Cedric Blanpain, labblanp(a)ulb.ac.be The position is for three years with possibility of extension. Cédric Blanpain, MD, PhD Professor of Stem Cell and Developmental Biology WELBIO, Interdisciplinary Research Institute (IRIBHM) Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) 808, route de Lennik, BatC, C6-130 1070 Bruxelles, Belgium PA Nathalie Moguet: nmoguet(a)ulb.ac.be Lab Website: http://blanpainlab.ulb.ac.be/index.htm Recent publications from our lab: Nature. 2015 Aug 12. doi: 10.1038/nature14665 Nat Med. 2015 Aug;21(8):946-54. doi: 10.1038/nm.3878. Epub 2015 Jul 13. Cell Stem Cell. 2015 Jul 2;17(1):60-73. doi: 10.1016/j.stem.2015.05.008. Epub 2015 Jun 18. Cell Stem Cell. 2015 Jan 8;16(1):67-79. doi: 10.1016/j.stem.2014.12.002. Nat Cell Biol. 2014 Sep;16(9):829-40. doi: 10.1038/ncb3024. Epub 2014 Aug 24. Nature. 2014 Jul 10;511(7508):246-50. doi: 10.1038/nature13305. Epub 2014 Jun 8. Nat Rev Cancer. 2013 Oct;13(10):727-38. doi: 10.1038/nrc3597. Nat Rev Mol Cell Biol. 2013 Aug;14(8):489-502. doi: 10.1038/nrm3625. Epub 2013 Jul 17. From: Cédric Blanpain [mailto:Cedric.blanpain@ulb.ac.be] Sent: 19 August 2015 13:28 To: SMITS, Guillaume <guillaume.smits(a)huderf.be> Subject: bioinfo blanpain lab Dear Guillaume, Can you circulate this job advertisement? Thanks a lot Cedric

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vacancy: Postdoc in Computational biology m/f
by Kuball, J.H.E. 21 Aug '15

21 Aug '15

Dear all We have an open job position and would be happy if you could draw the attention of possible applicants to his vacancy. Thx Jurgen Kuball http://www.werkenbijumcutrecht.nl/vacatures/Paginas/postdoc-in-computationa… ________________________________ Profile International experience and fluency in English are mandatory for the required collaboration. Knowledge in computational analysis, PCR/Sequencing and cell culture are mandatory. This project potentially includes handling with animals (mice) and patient material. Position The work will be located at the laboratory of Jürgen Kuball (Department of Hematology and Laboratory of Translational Immunology) in Utrecht, The Netherlands. We offer an international environment, highly innovative and motivated team with strong collaborations worldwide. More information can be found on these websites: http://nl.linkedin.com/pub/jurgen-kuball/88/156/49b and http://www.tumor-immunology-utrecht.nl/jurgen-kuball/ Our research group is strongly interested in the regulation of immune responses after allogeneic stem cell transplantation. One of the aims of the Kuball group is to discover the role of T cell receptor repertoires as well as inflammatory signatures in tissues by next generation sequencing methods. The candidate postdoc will be expected to generate NGS en RNAseq data from patient material and dissect signatures of inflammation and anti leukemia responses by computational analyses. This is a postdoc research position for a person who is highly motivated, has an outstanding track record in the laboratory, has experience in molecular biology and has the ability to apply techniques to solve “big data” problems. The main focus of the project will be computational analysis. The salary for this position(100%) is € 4.111,00 gross per month based on full-time employment (working week 36 hours). This job is based on a temperary position for 4 years. Apply and learn more about this job. The contact person for this job is Mr.Prof J Kuball, Medisch Afdelingshoofd, phone 088 75 55555, beeper 74338 via 088-75 55555. Apply before Wednesday, September 16, 2015 Ask a question about this job<mailto:j.h.e.kuball@umcutrecht.nl;p&o-lab@umcutrecht.nl> Acquisition based on this vacancy is not appreciated. Prof Dr Jürgen Kuball<http://www.umcutrecht.nl/nl/Ziekenhuis/Zorgverleners/Kuball> Chairman | Dept of Hematology<https://www.umcutrecht.nl/nl/Ziekenhuis/Afdelingen/Cancer-Center/Poliklinie…> | University Medical Center Utrecht Roomnumber Q05.4.301 | PO Box 85500 | 3508 GA UTRECHT T +31 (0)88 75 59030 | http://www.tumor-immunology-utrecht.nl [cid:image001.jpg@01CFEA16.40928D00][cid:image002.png@01CFEA16.40928D00] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ De informatie opgenomen in dit bericht kan vertrouwelijk zijn en is uitsluitend bestemd voor de geadresseerde. Indien u dit bericht onterecht ontvangt, wordt u verzocht de inhoud niet te gebruiken en de afzender direct te informeren door het bericht te retourneren. Het Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht is een publiekrechtelijke rechtspersoon in de zin van de W.H.W. (Wet Hoger Onderwijs en Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek) en staat geregistreerd bij de Kamer van Koophandel voor Midden-Nederland onder nr. 30244197. Denk s.v.p aan het milieu voor u deze e-mail afdrukt. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This message may contain confidential information and is intended exclusively for the addressee. If you receive this message unintentionally, please do not use the contents but notify the sender immediately by return e-mail. University Medical Center Utrecht is a legal person by public law and is registered at the Chamber of Commerce for Midden-Nederland under no. 30244197. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.

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Benelux Bioinformatics Conference 2015 - Call for abstracts
by Laukens Kris 21 Aug '15

21 Aug '15

— Benelux Bioinformatics Conference 2015 - Call for abstracts — Join us in Antwerp for the tenth anniversary edition of the Benelux Bioinformatics Conference! Date: 7 - 8 december, 2015 Venue: Elzenveld, Lange Gasthuisstraat 45, Antwerpen, Belgium Website: www.bbc2015.be<http://www.bbc2015.be> Programme - Confirmed keynote speakers: Dr. Lars Juhl Jensen and Dr. Cedric Notredame. - Selected oral presentations and poster lightning talks. - Poster presentation event. - Reception, lunch and social event. - Permanent sponsor exhibit (sponsorship inquiries welcome at info(a)bbc2015.be<mailto:info@bbc2015.be>). - 10th anniversary edition celebration. - Student satellite meeting on december 6 by RSG Belgium, RSG Netherlands and RSG France (more details to follow). Call for abstracts Call for abstracts for poster and oral presentations is now open! You can submit an abstract for an oral presentation or a poster presentations. Submit your abstract before 30 september through the conference website: http://www.bbc2015.be/submission.html Topics Conference topics cover all fields of bioinformatics, including, but not limited to: - Computational structure biology - Systems biology - Biological networks - Molecular sequence analysis - Genome analysis - Sequencing and Genotyping - Regulatory genomics, transcriptomics and epigenomics - Molecular evolution - Computational proteomics and metabolomics - Bioimaging - Immunoinformatics - Population and statistical genetics - Metagenomics Key dates - 30/09/2015: Abstract submission deadline - 30/10/2015: Abstract acceptance notification - 04/11/2015: Early conference registration deadline - 30/11/2015: Late conference registration deadline - 07/12/2015 - 08/12/2015: Conference takes place More information - website: www.bbc2015.be<http://www.bbc2015.be> - Twitter: @BBC2015AN - social media hashtag: #BBC2015AN - Linkedin group: http://linkd.in/1a4Gv1T - conference email: info(a)bbc2015.be<mailto:info@bbc2015.be> -- Advanced Database Research and Modelling (ADReM) University of Antwerp Middelheimlaan 1, G.219, B-2020 Antwerpen, Belgium T +32 (0)3 265 33 10 E kris.laukens(a)uantwerpen.be<mailto:kris.laukens@uantwerpen.be> W www.uantwerpen.be/en/staff/kris-laukens/<http://www.uantwerpen.be/en/staff/kris-laukens/>

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Job offer bioinformatician @WIV-ISP
by Vanneste, Kevin 21 Aug '15

21 Aug '15

Dear all, The Belgian Institute of Public Health (www.wiv-isp.be) still has one vacant position for a bioinformatician to strengthen their NGS & bioinformatics platform. More details can be found in the job description added in attachment. Applications are possible using our job site (direct application link: http://wiv-isp.hr-technologies.com/content/login.asp?a=APPLY&jdkid=52&l=DUT…) The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Sincerely, [Description: Description: logo ISP-WIV] Kevin Vanneste Bioinformatician Platform Biotechnology and Molecular Biology Expertise, Service Provision and Customer Relations Rue Juliette Wytsmanstraat 14 | 1050 Brussels | Belgium T +32 (0)2 642 50 65 | F +32 (0)2 642 52 92 Email: kevin.vanneste(a)wiv-isp.be<mailto:kevin.vanneste@wiv-isp.be> | Skype: wiv-isp.kevin.vanneste Scientific Institute of Public Health | www.wiv-isp.be<http://www.wiv-isp.be/> ########################################################### Checked as being free of known viruses. Scientific Institute of Public Health, Brussels, Belgium Wetenschappelijk Instituut Volksgezondheid, Brussel, Belgi� Institut scientifique de Sant� publique, Bruxelles, Belgique Visit our website: http://www.wiv-isp.be ######################################################################## DISCLAIMER: Please see https://www.wiv-isp.be/Pages/EmailDisclaimer.aspx ########################################################################

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Vacancy "Software Developers" at Applied Maths Ticket#:007005437
by Applied Maths Info 12 Aug '15

12 Aug '15

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BigDat 2016: early registration deadline 26 August
by GRLMC 08 Aug '15

08 Aug '15

*To be removed from our mailing list, please respond to this message with UNSUBSCRIBE in the subject line* ******************************************************** *2^nd INTERNATIONAL WINTER SCHOOL ON BIG DATA* ** *BigDat 201**6* *Bilbao**, Spain*** *February 8-12, 2016*** Organized by: DeustoUniversity Rovira i Virgili University http://grammars.grlmc.com/bigdat2016/ ******************************************************** *AIM:* BigDat 2016 will be a research training event addressed to graduates and postgraduates in the first steps of their academic career. With a global scope, it aims at updating them about the most recent advances in the critical and fast developing area of big data, which covers a large spectrum of current exciting research and industrial innovation with an extraordinary potential for a huge impact on scientific discoveries, medicine, engineering, business models, and society itself. Renowned academics and industry pioneers will lecture and share their views with the audience. Most big data subareas will be displayed, namely: foundations, infrastructure, management, search and mining, security and privacy, and applications. Main challenges of analytics, management and storage of big data will be identified through 5 keynote lectures, 16 six-hour courses, and 1 round table, which will tackle the most active and promising topics. The organizers are convinced that outstanding speakers will attract the brightest and most motivated students. Interaction will be a main component of the event. An open session will give participants the opportunity to present their own work in progress in 5 minutes. *ADDRESSED TO:* Graduates and postgraduates from around the world. There are no formal pre-requisites in terms of academic degrees. However, since there will be differences in the course levels, specific knowledge background may be assumed for some of them. BigDat 2016 is also appropriate for more senior people who want to keep themselves updated on recent developments and future trends. All will surely find it fruitful to listen and discuss with major researchers, industry leaders and innovators. *REGIME:* In addition to keynotes, at least 2 courses will run in parallel during the whole event. Participants will be able to freely choose the courses they will be willing to attend as well as to move from one to another. *VENUE:* BigDat 2016 will take place in Bilbao, the capital of the Basque Country region, famous for its gastronomy and the seat of the Guggenheim Museum. The venue will be: DeustoTech, School of Engineering DeustoUniversity Avda. Universidades, 24 48014 Bilbao *KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:* tba *PROFESSORS AND COURSES:*(to be completed) Nektarios Benekos (European Organization for Nuclear Research), [introductory/intermediate] Exploring the Mysteries of our Cosmos: the Big Deal between Big Data and Big Science Hendrik Blockeel (KU Leuven), [intermediate] Decision Trees for Big Data Analytics Edward Y. Chang (HTC Health, Hertfordshire), tba Nello Cristianini (University of Bristol), [introductory] THINKBIG: Towards Large Scale Computational Social Sciences, History and Digital Humanities Ernesto Damiani (University of Milan), tba George Karypis (University of Minnesota), tba Chih-Jen Lin (National Taiwan University), tba Wladek Minor (University of Virginia), [] Big Data and Structural Biology and Chemistry JianPei (Simon Fraser University), tba Jeffrey Ullman (Stanford University), [introductory] Big Data Algorithms that Aren't Machine Learning Alexandre Vaniachine (Argonne National Laboratory), [introductory/advanced] Big Data: Comparison with Computational Models Mohammed J. Zaki (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute), [introductory/advanced] Large Scale Graph Analytics and Mining *OPEN SESSION* An open session will collect 5-minute presentations of work in progress by participants. They should submit a half-page abstract containing title, authors, and summary of the research to adrian.dediu(a)urv.cat by February 5, 2016. *ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:* Adrian Horia Dediu Carlos Martín-Vide (co-chair) Borja Sanz (co-chair) Florentina Lilica Voicu *REGISTRATION:* It has to be done at http://grammars.grlmc.com/bigdat2016/registration.php The selection of up to 8 courses requested in the registration template is only tentative and non-binding. For the sake of organization, it will be helpful to have an approximation of the respective demand for each course. Since the capacity of the venue is limited, registration requests will be processed on a first come first served basis. The registration period will be closed and the on-line registration facility disabled when the capacity of the venue will be complete. It is much recommended to register prior to the event. *FEES:* Participants are expected to attend full-time. Fees are a flat rate allowing the attendance to all courses during the week. There are several early registration deadlines. Fees depend on the registration deadline. *ACCOMMODATION:* Suggestions of accommodation will be available on the webpage in due time. *CERTIFICATE:* Participants will be delivered a certificate of attendance. *QUESTIONS AND FURTHER INFORMATION:* florentinalilica.voicu(a)urv.cat *ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:* DeustoUniversity Rovira i Virgili University

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PhD in Bioinformatics at BCTL, Bordet Institute, Brussels
by Sylvain Brohée 06 Aug '15

06 Aug '15

Dear colleagues, My lab is hiring a PhD student in bioinformatics to work in the field of cancer research. Please find the details in attachment : Best regards, Sylvain Brohée

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