Friday Hacks #275: Building Tools for Genomics + Understanding HCI in Healthcare

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This will be our last Friday Hacks for the Semester!

Talk 1: DNA, Data & Debugging: Building Tools for Genomics
(By: Tim Stuart)
Genomics is a fast-evolving, data-rich field. This talk explores how changing data types impact software design and highlights the importance of documentation for non-programmers. I’ll also share my journey from wet-lab scientist to computational researcher, and the challenges of building software in academia.

Talk 2: From Interface to Impact: Understanding HCI's Contribution to Modern Health Practices
(By: Dr. Foong)
Explore how Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) drives innovation in health. This talk defines HCI and Health in today’s context, emphasizing user-centered design in solving healthcare challenges. Through two case studies, we’ll show how understanding users and iterative design lead to effective health technologies. Ideal for computing students, this session builds a foundation for HCI’s role in shaping modern healthcare.

See you there! 👋