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Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics 10th Anniversary Media Conference

Pioneers at the heart of science

Bioinformatics has accelerated the creation of novel drugs in the fight against numerous diseases such as cancer and AIDS. The databases and computer programs developed by the Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics (SIB), one of the leading bioinformatics institutions in the world, help to improve our understanding of fundamental biology, complex cellular networks and the relationships between genes and proteins. The SIB's services and resources are essential companions for life science researchers worldwide.

Program
09:30-10:00
Arrival / Coffee

10:00-10:05
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Dr. Johannes Randegger, former National Councilor, SIB President

10:05-10:20
10 Years of the Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics – a Swiss Success Story
Prof. Ron D. Appel, SIB Director and Founding Member

10:20-10:40
Uncovering the Secrets of Proteins – a Major Step Crossed
Prof. Amos Bairoch, Head of the Swiss-Prot group and SIB Founding Member

10:40-11:00 Discussion
11:00-11:45 Interviews*

In the presence of the winner of the SIB Young Bioinformatician Award 2008
* Followed by SIB 10th Anniversary Conference

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