My Experience in brief at a Genomics and Bioinformatics Workshop

I spent three weeks for a hands-on training on Bioinformatics and genomics at African Biosciences Institute - the experience was fascinating.

Bioinformatics involves the development and application of computational tools in managing all kinds of biological data
• involves the technology that uses computers for storage, retrieval, manipulation, and distribution of information related to biological macromoleculates such as DNA, RNA, proteins and metabolites
• generally limited to sequence, structural, and functional analysis of genes and genomes and their corresponding products
• sometimes called computational molecular biology

This field has developed over the past decade or so to help manage the huge increase in data generated by genome sequencing projects, highthroughput technologies etc.

The training was holistic and covered keys areas of the topic. I had the privilege to meet and connect with other researchers and scholars in the life sciences.

During this period, I realized Nigerian scientists faced several challenges with conducting qualitative and contemporary research. The government needs to allocate more funds towards innovative research for sustainable economic development

I enjoyed the tea breaks as it afforded me the opportunity to interact with other scientists about their research.

I hope to attend more of such trainings in the future in other to build my capacity to contribute towards national development.

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