What we’re about
Group for bioinformaticians, computational biology folks and anyone interested in the genomics / genetics / NGS / personalised medicine / oncology informatics space in Cambridge (UK). Everyone, whether working in the industry or academia welcome. This group was started by a bunch of industry and academia scientists living in or around the Sawston (i.e. south Cambridge) area and therefore we aim to meet somewhere south of Cambridge typically but by the bus routes.
* Who should join: Bioinformaticians, computational biologists, people interested in Next Gen Sequencing
* Why should members join: Primary purpose is to have fun and secondary purpose to network and understand what overlaps there are between what people are doing in this space and how we could possibly collaborate
* What can members expect out of the group: Fun, drinks, networking
* Community: Nothing can replace meeting other people face to face. Often the strongest relationships are formed over informal discussions in a friendly settings (i.e. a pub). The aim here is to gather together the people in Cambridge working on similar subjects but not necessarily aware of what the others may be doing.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Biohackathon.xyzCambridge, Cambridge
Last weekend of November! We can host 150+ people and make it the biggest biohackathon in the world!
Join the revolution at BioHackathon.xyz! From bioinformatics to bioart, astrobiology to cyborg tech, we're pushing boundaries across disciplines. Connect with visionaries, tinker in wet labs, and shape the next era of biological innovation. Engage in cutting-edge fields like DeSci, FemTech, and BioSecurity while rubbing shoulders with renegade scientists and industry giants.
Whether you're a DIY enthusiast, academic pioneer, industry disruptor, biohacker, founder, or DeSci advocate - your ideas could change the world. Renegade researchers, daring entrepreneurs, and forward-thinking academics are all welcome!We have one wet lab, but access will be limited, considering the number of participants and what you can do in two days. But it's still awesome! We are talking with different folks about what we could do with it, maybe workshops. Send us an email if you have suggestions about wet lab use!
The ticket covers a warm meal on Saturday and Sunday. A bar on-site will also be open during the daytime with food and snacks.
Tracks (not all have confirmed advisors yet):
1. Bioinformatics: Drug Discovery AI
2. Molecular and Cell biology
3. BioArt
4. FemTech / Reproductive Technologies
5. AstroBio
6. DeSci
7. BioSecurity and Dual Use
8. ClimateTech and Sustainability in Science
9. BioEnhancers and Cyborgs
10. LongevityAgenda:
- (Optional) Friday evening talks and networking
- Saturday morning networking and team building
- Saturday BUILDING! Lunch at 1 pm.
- Sat/Sun Night BUILDING!
- Sunday BUILDING! Lunch at 1 pm.
- Sunday 4 pm - 7 pm presentations and awards
- (Optional) Sunday 8 pm whole night bio/acc rave party at Cambridge RevolutionWe welcome community events on Thursday, Friday, and Monday. Contact us for help with nearby venues and adding your event to our agenda.
Travel:
For the EU, fly to London Stansted airport, as it has amazing direct 30-minute train connection to Cambridge, and then Uber/Bus, but you can also catch another 3min train to Cambridge North and then walk.
For the USA/Rest: Heathrow and Gatwick are both fine, but assume a train ride of 2/3h to Cambridge.Accommodation
We will provide negotiated nearby hotels prices code in next few weeks, but we will also allow to sleep in sleeping bags under desks for struggling researchers and early founders.Location is visible after registring at https://biohackathon.xyz/
