On this page, you can discover the events BIOMINA organizes:
Our monthly BIOMINA lunch talks feature presentations by the community and associated researchers, showcasing collaborative work, data-analysis techniques, and applications/pipelines in development.
A yearly BIOMINA research day is hosted with representation from the University of Antwerp, other research and academic centers, but also hospitals and industry.
Additionally, courses are organized, in various bioinformatics topics, which are taught by experts in their respective fields. Stay tuned!
A Python introduction course, spread over 2 days, where basic programming skills and data analysis tools will be highlighted.
The Flanders Nanopore Day brings together researchers, scientists, and industry professionals interested in nanopore technology and its applications.
Join us for an evening of fast-paced science, great conversations, and free beer (or a soft drink). Expect three 10-minute talks from young researchers working at the forefront of bioinformatics and AI in life sciences, followed by informal networking with beers!
Pieter Moris - ITM:
A HPC survival guide for bioinformaticians
Kasper Engelen/Regina Manansala - UAntwerp:
Finding cost-effective influenza vaccination strategies using Python JAX
Jasper Verwilt - VIB-UA:
TBA
Andrea Misiti - UA:
TBA
Leena Putzeys - Maastricht UMC+:
TBA
Sebastiaan Vanuytven - ULB:
TBA
Save the date - 3 Dec 2026 - This research day brings together researchers, students, and professionals in biology, medicine, and informatics to share cutting-edge findings, foster collaboration and network in an open setting.
