Asia Pacific Bioinformatics Network (APBioNet) Seventh International Conference on Bioinformatics (InCoB2008)
2008
Overview of the 7th International Conference on Bioinformatics (InCoB2008)
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Author Information
Author(s): Shoba Ranganathan, Wen-Lian Hsu, Ueng-Cheng Yang, Tin Wee Tan
Primary Institution: Macquarie University
Conclusion
The Asia Pacific region has shown significant growth in bioinformatics research and publications, establishing itself as a core discipline in educational and research institutions.
Supporting Evidence
- APBioNet has been organizing annual conferences since 2002 to promote collaboration in bioinformatics.
- The 2008 conference had the highest attendance ever, with over 1,000 participants.
- Research in the Asia Pacific region has rapidly increased, with a focus on various bioinformatics topics.
Takeaway
Scientists in Asia are working together to improve bioinformatics, which helps in understanding biology and health better. They held a big meeting to share their findings and learn from each other.
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