What’s happening beyond the official programme?

Transitioning from academia to industry can be challenging. To support you, SIB experts will be available to offer personalized guidance on making a successful move. Whether you need feedback on your CV or cover letter, advice on preparing for interviews, or tips on presenting your academic background, SIB HR professionals and the Director of an SIB group will be on hand to help. Book your slot here.

The 'Boost your career' corner will also provide information on the latest job opportunities in bioinformatics at SIB, in industry, and with our partners.

When ? Tuesday 9 September, 15:15 - 16:30 and Wednesday 10 September, 14:45 - 16:00
Where ? At the 'Boost your career' corner in the foyer.

Meet the organizations at the forefront of innovation in bioinformatics. From pioneering research to practical solutions, these exhibitors bring expertise in personalized health, precision medicine, and advanced data interpretation.

• See how Alithea Genomics is transforming transcriptomics through high-throughput RNA sequencing.
• explore BigOmics Analytics’ intuitive software for omics data analysis; 
• hear how Novigenix applies precision medicine to improve cancer diagnostics; 
• discover how Personalized Health and Related Technologies (PHRT) is accelerating personalized health in Switzerland; 
• and, learn about the resources developed by the SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics, explore their national and international initiatives, and the services they provide.

When ? Tuesday 9 September and Wednesday 10 September
Where ? In the foyer

On Tuesday from 13:00 to 13:40, join a special session showcasing scientific innovations and research advancements from industry experts. They will share insights on transcriptomics breakthroughs, explore challenges in personalized healthcare and computational science, present precision medicine approaches in cancer diagnostics, and showcase novel bioinformatics applications in pharmaceutical research.

• Riccardo Dainese, CEO and Co-Founder, Alithea Genomics
• Noushin Hadadi, Chief Data Officer, Novigenix
• Lian Huang, Senior Patent Counsel specializing in Personalized Healthcare and Computational Sciences, Genentech
• Petra Schwalie, Principal Bioinformatics Scientist, Roche

When ? Tuesday 9 September, 13:00 - 13:40
Where ? In Montreal plenary room