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*Biochemical Society of Kenya* * **Bioinformatics Workshop and Annual Scientific Symposium* *Call for Applications and Papers* The Biochemical Society of Kenya (BSK) was formed in 1980, as a society for scientist involved in research and teaching of biochemistry and related subjects in Kenya. The society has since grown to include members in academic and research institutions across Africa and beyond, and encompass all aspects of cellular and molecular life Sciences, bioinformatics/computational biology and related functional genomics studies. The primary goal of the society is to advance knowledge of the members through annual 1) short inductive trainings in contemporary research methodologies and tools to enhance their ability to design, interrogate and understand scientific research/outputs and 2) symposia to share research experiences and communicate the scientific outputs of their investigations. Trypanosomiasis Research Centre (TRC) is one of the 23 main centres of the Kenya Agricultural Reseach Institute (KARI) with a mandate to carry out research and develop technologies for effective control of tsetse and trypanosomiasis in the country. In 2004, the Centre was competitively selected by the World Health Organization Special Programme on Tropical Diseases Research (WHO/TDR) as the lead organization in Africa to coordinate the capacity strengthening activities for human African trypanosomiasis (HAT). The Centre is also the Biosciences eastern and central Africa Network (BecANet) Centre of Excellence for Tsetse & Trypanosomiasis Research and Training. In these initatives, TRC works with government agencies, regional research and academic institutions to strengthen the biomedical capacity in the areas of Vector Biology and Ecology, Biology of parasites, drug resistance, diagnostics, parasite/vector genetics, applied genomics/bioinformatics, vector control, data analysis/ management/ presentation and development of animal disease models. KARI-TRC is a founder member of Eastern African Network of Trypanosomiasis (EANETT).<http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=eanett&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CCkQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.swisstph.ch%2Fabout-us%2Fdepartments%2Fmedical-parasitology-infection-biology%2Fparasite-chemotherapy%2Feastern-africa-network-for-trypanosomosis-eanet>The institution is also an active participant in the International *Glossina* Genome Initiative (IGGI), <https://www.vectorbase.org/content/international-glossina-genome-initiative> a WHO/TDR initiative that is advancing tsetse genomics activities and works with Fogarty International Center at National Institutes of Health (USA) to build capacity in tsetse/trypanosomiasis research. Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) <http://publichealth.yale.edu/index.aspx> has been working with the TRC and their collaborators to strengthen the biomedical capacity and to acquire and implement the recent advances in applied vector genomics, genetics and bioinformatics in their research activities to enhance the existing HAT control/management tools. The BSK in collaboration with TRC, Institute of Primate Research (IPR)<http://www.primateresearch.org/>, Yale School of Public Health (YSPH)<http://publichealth.yale.edu/index.aspx>, and Technical University of Kenya (TUK) <http://www.tukenya.ac.ke/> invites applications for bioinformatics workshop and scientific symposium. The workshop will be held on September 2-10, 2013 at TRC Campus in Muguga Kenya, and the 19th international conference/symposium on September 11-13, 2013 at Kenya School of Government, Nairobi, Kenya. * * *Workshop (*September 2-10, 2013)** *Theme: From Genomes to Functions, a Practical Approach to Interrogating Genomic Data * *Scope* The workshop will update the participants on recent developments in genome sequencing and analyses and equip participants with theoretical knowledge and practical skills for designing genomics based research experiments to understand biological phenomena. *Learning outcomes:* At the end of the course, the participants will be gain: 1) Working knowledge of genome/transcriptome sequencing and understanding of current status genome sequencing projects and opportunities, especially in trypansomiasis. 2) Skills for designing experiments involving/exploiting high throughput Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technology. 3) Skill for generation and processing of the NGS data to identify genes associated phenotypes of interest 4) Downstream functional genomics process for validation of the NGS based findings. The consortium has arrays of NGS data and tools from real world experiments in trypanosomiasis research that will be used for training. Participants will be encouraged to interrogate their own data where possible in the context of the training. *Requirements* Basic computational knowledge Basic understanding of molecular biology *Target Audience * Postgraduate students, postdoctoral scientist, scientist and academicians interested in applying NGS technology to understand biological phenomena. * * * * *Conference and Symposia (11th-13th Sept 2013)* The BSK symposium will be held jointly with the 19th International Scientific Conference 2013 on Basic and Clinical Research for Improved Health<http://www.primateresearch.org/index.php/component/content/article?layout=edit&id=119>and the Kenya Society for Immunology (KSI) Symposium * * *Theme: * *Closing the Gap in Bioscience; Challenges and Opportunities*** *Scope:* The consortium is seeking for original research contributions presenting innovative advances in genomics research, concepts and solutions in the areas outline below. 1. *Immunology and pathology of diseases.*** 2. *Fertility and contraceptive research.* 3. *Drug discovery and product testing.* 4. *Diagnostic research.* 5. *Basic pathogen and disease studies.* 6. *Ecology and conservation.* 7. *Non-communicable diseases.* 8. *Socio-economic aspects of biomedical research.* 9. *Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs).* 10. *Agriculture and Food Security.* *Registration for Participation* * * * * * * *19th Int. Conference/Symposia** *Status* *Workshop* *Early* *Late* Local Student Ksh 15,000 Ksh 2000 Ksh 3,000 Local Participants Ksh 25,000 Ksh 7,000 Ksh 10,000 International Participants/Students US $400 $150 $200 Industry Ksh 50,000 Ksh 20000 Ksh 20000 * Those who have already applied through the 19th International Scientific Conference 2013 on Basic and Clinical Research for Improved Health<http://www.primateresearch.org/index.php/component/content/article?layout=edit&id=119>secretariat do not need to submit their application for the Conference/symposium again. *Those that will pay for the Workshop and participate will be given free access to the 19th International conference /symposia (i.e they will not pay registration charges for 19th International conference) *The payments should be made to account below or on arrival* National Museums of Kenya-IPR, Standard Chartered Bank Karen Branch Account No: 0102044700000 please send a scanned copy of payment slip to: [email protected] *Submission of Application* 1) *Workshop and Symposium* All applications for the workshop and symposium should be submitted online using the link below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zxs8jO2KYbBQcI5_2LeLTwSuMrxlzNQ_355URiUeEko/viewform 2) *Workshop Only* *An institutional letter of support *(ie, letter from your supervisor, department chair, division, or organizational director) which specifically comments on potential impact of the training in enhancing research output and capacity building in your institution. Please note: We anticipate some letters may be available for submission after the application deadline.*Please submit to [email protected] *at your earliest convenience. *Sponsorship* The consortium has limited funds to facilitate participation by needy applicants. The sponsorship will competitively be awarded and will not cover travel-related costs for the workshop and symposium. These costs will have to be covered by the participants. * * *Important Dates* * * *Deadline for submission of application** Jul 31, 2013* *Early registration Jul 31, 2013* *Late registration Sept 6, 2013* *Publication of abstract book Sept 8, 2013* *Workshop: Sept 2 - 10, 2013*** *Conference/symposia Sept 11-13, 2013* *Release of published Conference proceedings Oct 31, 2013* Questions can be directed to Paul Mireji at *[email protected] *and secretariat at* *[email protected]
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