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[Gtpb] Training course announcement BPB14 Bioinformatics using Python for Biologists
by Pedro Fernandes 14 Oct '14

14 Oct '14

TRAINING COURSE ANNOUNCEMNT The training course BPB14 is now open for applications. IMPORTANT DATES for this Course Deadline for applications: October 28th 2014 Latest notification of acceptance date: October 29th 2014 Course date: November 3rd to November 7th 2014 http://gtpb.igc.gulbenkian.pt/bicourses/BPB14/ This course is specifically designed to provide a jump start into programming for life science researchers. Participants will learn to use programming approaches to solve problems using the Python programming language. This is one of the most popular training courses. Feedback from last year's edition shows a high degree of satisfaction. From the questionnaires here is a couple of anonymous testimonials "I am very happy that I took this course" "BPB has introduced me to a new world of possibilities and I hope that it is going to make my work/life even more interesting" "A clear and thorough introduction to Python that can make one want to learn more" "Fantastic" Please make sure that you have a look at the course description. http://gtpb.igc.gulbenkian.pt/bicourses/BPB14 Thank you for your interest Pedro Fernandes -- Pedro Fernandes Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência Apartado 14 2781-901 OEIRAS PORTUGAL Tel +351 21 4407912 http://gtpb.igc.gulbenkian.pt _______________________________________________ Gtpb mailing list Gtpb(a)igc.gulbenkian.pt https://lists.igc.gulbenkian.pt/mailman/listinfo/gtpb

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Vacancy
by j.deboer＠utwente.nl 13 Oct '14

13 Oct '14

Dear collaegues, Please find attached a vacancy for a tenure track assistant professor position at the Merln Institute for Technology-inspired Regenerative Medicine at Maastricht University. The successful candidate will develop a line of research on bioinformatics, to complement stem cell engineering at the cBITE lab and research on biomaterials science and engineering in the other Merln departments. Please feel free to forward this message where appropriate. Best wishes, Jan de Boer --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Prof. dr. Jan de Boer Chair cBITE-Laboratory for Cell Biology-inspired Tissue Engineering Merlin Institute, Maastricht University Maastricht, The Netherlands Tel. +31 653721953 jan.deboer(a)maastrichtuniversity.nl<mailto:jan.deboer@maastrichtuniversity.nl> http://merln.maastrichtuniversity.nl/node/8 https://www.linkedin.com/pub/jan-de-boer/b/284/aa3

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CFP MIC'2015 - Save the date
by El-ghazali Talbi 07 Oct '14

07 Oct '14

******************************************* 11th Metaheuristics International Conference MIC'2015 7-10 June, 2015 Agadir, Morocco http://www.lifl.fr/MIC2015 ******************************************* Scope of the Conference ======================== The Metaheuristics International Conference (MIC) series was established in 1995 and this is its 11th edition. MIC is the main event focusing on the progress of the area of metaheuristics and their applications. As in previous editions, MIC'2015 will provide an opportunity to the international research community in metaheuristics to discuss recent research results, to develop new ideas and collaborations, and to meet old friends and make new ones in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. MIC'2015 welcomes presentations that cover any aspects of metaheuristic research such as new algorithmic developments, high-impact applications, new research challenges, theoretical developments, implementation issues, and in-depth experimental studies. MIC'2015 strives for a high-quality program that will be completed by a number of invited talks, tutorials, workshops and special sessions. Relevant Research Areas ======================= MIC'2015 solicits contributions dealing with any aspect of metaheuristics. Typical, but not exclusive, topics of interest are: + Metaheuristic techniques such as tabu search, simulated annealing, iterated local search, variable neighborhood search, memory-based optimization, dynamic local search, evolutionary algorithms, memetic algorithms, ant colony optimization, variable neighborhood search, particle swarm optimization, scatter search, path relinking, etc. + Techniques that enhance the usability and increase the potential of metaheuristic algorithms such as reactive search mechanisms for self-tuning, offline metaheuristic algorithm configuration techniques, algorithm portfolios, parallelization of metaheuristic algorithms, etc. + Empirical and theoretical research in metaheuristics including large-scale experimental analyses, algorithm comparisons, new experimental methodologies, engineering methodologies for metaheuristic algorithms, search space analysis, theoretical insights into properties of metaheuristic algorithms, etc. + High-impact applications of metaheuristics in fields such as bioinformatics, electrical and mechanical engineering, telecommunications, sustainability, business, scheduling and timetabling. Particularly welcome are innovative applications of metaheuristic algorithms that have a potential of pushing research frontiers. + Contributions on the combination of metaheuristic techniques with those from other areas, such as integer programming, constraint programming, machine learning, etc. + Challenging applications areas such as continuous, mixed discrete-continuous, multi-objective, stochastic, or dynamic problems. Important Dates ================ Submission deadline Feb 6, 2015 Notification of acceptance March 20, 2015 Camera ready copy April 10, 2015 Early registration April 10, 2015 Conference June 7-10, 2015 Submission Details =================== We will accept submissions in three different formats. S1) Original research contributions for publication in the conference proceedings of a maximum of 10 pages S2) Extended abstracts of work-in-progress and position papers on an important research aspect of a maximum of 3 pages S3) High-quality manuscripts that have recently, within the last year, been submitted or accepted for journal publication Accepted contributions of categories S1 and S2 will be published in the MIC'2015 conference proceedings. Accepted contributions of category S3 will be orally presented at the conference, but not be included into the conference proceedings. The submission server is available at http://www.lifl.fr/MIC2015 Proceedings and publication ========================= Accepted papers in categories S1 and S2 will be published in the proceedings that will be available at the conference. In addition, a post-conference special issue of an appropriate journal (confirmation pending) and book (Operations Research / Computer Science Interfaces series of Springer Verlag) is planned to be published. Participants will be invited to submit extended versions of their work for consideration. Best Paper Award ================= A best paper award will be presented at the conference. Only papers submitted in category S1 will be eligible for the best paper award. Conference Location ==================== The conference will be held in Agadir, Morocco. Agadir is the top tourist destination in Marocco in the border of the ocean. Further Information ==================== Up-to-date information will be published on the web site http://www.lifl.fr/MIC2015. For information about local arrangements, registration forms, etc., please refer to the above-mentioned web site or contact the organizers. MIC'2015 Conference Committee ============================== Conference Chair - El-ghazali Talbi, University of Lille, CNRS, INRIA, France Steering committee - Fred Glover, University of Colorado and OptTek Systems, USA - Celso Ribeiro, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Brazil - Éric Taillard, University of Applied Sciences of Western Switzerland, Switzerland - Stefan Voß, University of Hamburg, Germany Organization committee chairs - L. Jourdan (Univ. Lille, CNRS, INRIA) - M-E. Marmion (Univ. Lille, CNRS, INRIA) - R. Ellaia (EMI, Rabat, Morocco, Local chair) Session/Proceedings chair - F. Yalaoui (UTT, France) Tutorial chair - A. Nakib (UPEC, France) Publicity chair - G. Danoy (Univ. Luxembourg) -- Prof. E-G. Talbi Univ. Lille, CNRS, INRIA MIC'2015 7-10 June 2015, Agadir, Morocco http://www.lifl.fr/MIC2015

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job opportunitiy: project manager at Generade and Hogeschool Leiden, NL (IN DUTCH)
by Pijpe, Jeroen 04 Oct '14

04 Oct '14

Dear colleagues, Generade and Hogeschool Leiden have a vacancy for a newly created position: 'Project manager'. Please find information (in dutch) on this position and how to apply at: http://www.generade.nl/vacatures.html For questions on this position, please contact us at: info(a)generade.nl <mailto:info@generade.nl> tel: +31 71 - 518 88 68 Cheers, Jeroen Pijpe _________________________________________________ Dr ir Jeroen Pijpe Docent Bio-informatica Hogeschool Leiden Cluster Techniek Zernikedreef 11, kamer G3.013 Postbus 382 2300 AJ Leiden 06-388 29735 www.hsleiden.nl/bioinformatica<http://www.hsleiden.nl/bioinformatica> _________________________________________________ Dr ir Jeroen Pijpe Docent Bio-informatica Hogeschool Leiden Cluster Techniek Zernikedreef 11, kamer G3.013 Postbus 382 2300 AJ Leiden 06-388 29735 www.hsleiden.nl/bioinformatica<http://www.hsleiden.nl/bioinformatica> Op deze e-mail zijn de voorwaarden van toepassing als vermeld op: The following conditions apply to this e-mail: http://www.hsleiden.nl/disclaimer-email

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job opportunities: 2 lector positions at Generade and Hogeschool Leiden, NL (IN DUTCH)
by Pijpe, Jeroen 04 Oct '14

04 Oct '14

Dear colleagues, Generade and Hogeschool Leiden have a vacancy for two newly created positions: 'Lector bio-informatica'. 'Lector Genome-based health' Please find information (in dutch) on this position and how to apply at: http://www.generade.nl/vacatures.html For questions on this position, please contact us at: info(a)generade.nl <mailto:info@generade.nl> tel: +31 71 - 518 88 68 Cheers, Jeroen Pijpe _________________________________________________ Dr ir Jeroen Pijpe Docent Bio-informatica Hogeschool Leiden Cluster Techniek Zernikedreef 11, kamer G3.013 Postbus 382 2300 AJ Leiden 06-388 29735 www.hsleiden.nl/bioinformatica<http://www.hsleiden.nl/bioinformatica> Op deze e-mail zijn de voorwaarden van toepassing als vermeld op: The following conditions apply to this e-mail: http://www.hsleiden.nl/disclaimer-email

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vacature Lector (praktijklector) bio-informatica HoWest (in Dutch)
by Katrijn Vannerum 03 Oct '14

03 Oct '14

See the vacancy Lector (praktijklector) bio-informatica HoWest (in Dutch) below. Sorry if you received this message before. Katrijn Vannerum Project manager N2N (From Nucleotides to Networks) Multidisciplinary Research Partnership Bioinformatics and Systems Biology Ghent University http://www.nucleotides2networks.be/ twitter: @N2N_UGent Katrijn.Vannerum(a)UGent.be<mailto:Katrijn.Vannerum@UGent.be> Technologiepark 927 9052 Gent, Belgium +32 (0)9 331 36 85 [cid:image001.png@01CFDF23.52BF9390] From: nucleotides2networks-request(a)lists.ugent.be [mailto:nucleotides2networks-request@lists.ugent.be] On Behalf Of Katrijn Vannerum Sent: vrijdag 3 oktober 2014 16:02 To: nucleotides2networks(a)lists.ugent.be Subject: [N2N] vacature Lector (praktijklector) bio-informatica HoWest (in Dutch) -------- Origineel bericht -------- Onderwerp: vacature bio-informatica Datum: Fri, 3 Oct 2014 12:53:31 +0000 Van: Demeyere Mieke <Mieke.Demeyere(a)howest.be><mailto:Mieke.Demeyere@howest.be> Aan: Demeyere Mieke <Mieke.Demeyere(a)howest.be><mailto:Mieke.Demeyere@howest.be> Beste Is het mogelijk om deze vacature<http://www.howest.be/documenten/vacatures/2014077%20Lector%20bio%20informat…> te verspreiden naar zoveel mogelijk bio-informatici? De gesprekken gaan door op vrijdagavond 17 oktober, de vacature wordt afgesloten op 15 oktober. Bedankt! Met vriendelijke groeten Mieke Demeyere Opleidingscoördinator Biomedische laboratoriumtechnologie [cid:part2.05010509.00090703@irc.vib-ugent.be] Howest University of Applied Sciences Campus Rijselstraat Rijselstraat 5 - 8200 Brugge Tel.: +32 50 38 12 77 Fax: +32 50 38 11 71 www.howest.be/blt<http://www.howest.be/blt> Denk aan het milieu vooraleer je dit bericht of de bijlagen uitprint!

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Benelux Bioinformatics Conference (BBC 2014) - deadline extension and programme information
by Joanna SMULA-OSTASZEWSKA 02 Oct '14

02 Oct '14

Dear Colleagues, I would like to inform that the abstract submission deadline for BBC2014 has been extended to 9th of October. Planned conference programme includes: * Four key-note talks * Presentations selected on the basis of abstracts evaluation. The evaluation is in progress. * A panel discussion entitled “Bringing bioinformatics and biomedical research together to improve patient care.” involving clinical researchers * A poster session Further details will be announced on the website this week, while the complete programme will be available on 15th of October. http://www.bbc2014.lu/index_program.html?page=program We are looking forward to meeting you in Luxembourg Regards Joanna Dr.Eng. Joanna Smula-Ostaszewska Scientific assistant Université du Luxembourg Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) Campus Belval; 7, Avenue des Hauts-Fourneaux; L-4362 Esch-Belval; Luxembourg T: +352 46 66 44 6373 http://lcsb.uni.lu<http://lcsb.uni.lu/> --- This message is confidential and may contain privileged information. It is intended for the named recipient only. If you receive it in error please notify me and permanently delete the original message and any copies.

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Text Mining PhD scholarship at ULisboa
by Francisco Couto 30 Sep '14

30 Sep '14

PhD scholarship for the Development of a Text Mining Approach to Disease Network Discovery at the University of Lisbon (BioSyS PhD programme): The deadline for applications is *October 31th 2014*. http://biofig.fc.ul.pt/sites/default/files/BioSys_FranciscoCouto&LukaClarke… http://biofig.fc.ul.pt/training-phd-programme -- fcoutowww.di.fc.ul.pt/~fjmc

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[Gtpb] HP
by Pedro Fernandes 29 Sep '14

29 Sep '14

ANNOUNCEMENT The Gulbenkian Training Programme in Bioinformatics is pleased to announce that the applications for the hands-on Bioinformatics training course HPND14 Hunting for Promoters with NGS data are now OPEN. Please have a look at our website here: http://gtpb.igc.gulbenkian.pt/bicourses/HPND14/ We will have Edgar Wingender and Philip Stegmaier as instructors. Course description: This course is set-up to review the basic principles of gene regulation and the corresponding bioinformatic problems. It will start with the computational prediction of promoters and distant enhancers and will deal with the analysis of the structure of such regions by identifying binding sites for transcription factors. The most intriguing parts of genomes, still not completely understood, are the gene regulatory regions â mostly promoters and enhancers. A complete annotation of a newly sequenced genome has to address the identification of these regions in addition to the classical task of finding genes in terms of coding regions. Regulatory regions define when, where and under what conditions genes become active and, thus, are part of the fundamental function of a gene. In this course, we will overview some of the experimental methods such as next generation sequencing (NGS) techniques for genome-wide epigenetic analysis such as ChIP-seq, which have revolutionized our ways for studying the gene regulatory mechanisms. The attendees will learn about several techniques of finding promoters and enhancers and the principles on which these methods are based on. In the "hands on" exercises, several analytical tools will be introduced and the results critically evaluated to assess their reliability. Objectives: The course will consist of lectures that lay out the conceptual framework as needed and and "hands on" exercises, which will provide the practical insight on the use of the methods, gradually, in order to produce skills that can be used with a relatively high degree of independence. Participants will learn how to set-up some of the programs, and use publicly available servers for more complex analytical jobs, in an informed fashion, so that they fully understand the output generated and how its quality can be assessed. Participants will also learn the novel principles of organization of gene regulatory regions, which will help them to interpret their results of genomic and transcriptomic studies. Thank you for your continued interest P.Fernandes GTPB Coordinator -- Pedro Fernandes Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência Apartado 14 2781-901 OEIRAS PORTUGAL Tel +351 21 4407912 http://gtpb.igc.gulbenkian.pt -- Pedro Fernandes Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência Apartado 14 2781-901 OEIRAS PORTUGAL Tel +351 21 4407912 http://gtpb.igc.gulbenkian.pt _______________________________________________ Gtpb mailing list Gtpb(a)igc.gulbenkian.pt https://lists.igc.gulbenkian.pt/mailman/listinfo/gtpb

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9th Benelux Bioinformatics Conference (BBC 2014) - second call for abstracts
by Joanna SMULA-OSTASZEWSKA 25 Sep '14

25 Sep '14

Dear Colleagues, Luxembourg Centre for System Biomedicine of University of Luxembourg (LCSB) and Centre de Recherché Public de la Santé (CRP-Santé) organize the 9th edition of the Benelux Bioinformatics Conference (BBC 2014). The conference is affiliated by International Society for Computational Biology (ISCB)<http://www.iscb.org/>. The event entitled "Bioinformatics: Integrating data, teams and disciplines" will take place in Novotel-Kirchberg in Luxembourg, on December 8th-9th. Conference coordinators invite you to submit your abstracts through the registration/submission system<http://lcsb.ldorganisation.lu/v2/produits.php?langue=english&cle_menus=1240…>. Conference topics cover all fields of bioinformatics, including: * Biotechnologies * Computational biology * Research on biological networks * Structural bioinformatics * The analysis of the high-throughput sequencing data * Micro-array expression data, etc. Detailed information may be found on the conference website http://www.bbc2014.lu/ We anticipate that the BBC 2014 will once again greatly foster the collaboration and research activities between scientists in the Benelux area. Please feel free to distribute this announcement to your interested colleagues and do not hesitate to contact us in case of further questions. Regards, Joanna Smula-Ostaszewska [cid:image002.jpg@01CFD8BD.719C7010] Dr.Eng. Joanna Smula-Ostaszewska Scientific assistant Université du Luxembourg Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) Campus Belval; 7, Avenue des Hauts-Fourneaux; L-4362 Esch-Belval; Luxembourg T: +352 46 66 44 6373 http://lcsb.uni.lu<http://lcsb.uni.lu/> --- This message is confidential and may contain privileged information. It is intended for the named recipient only. If you receive it in error please notify me and permanently delete the original message and any copies.

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