11.15am to 12.00pm
Molecular biology has transitioned from being a detailed experimental science in the 1980s and 1990s to being a data intensive science in the 21st Century. Molecular biology techniques, in particular DNA sequencing, produce large amounts of heterogenous data. This data, when analysed appropriately, can lead to remarkable insights into human disease processes, agricultural science and ecology. In this talk I will outline some of the technology drivers in this science and describe the need for a robust, scaleable information infrastructure, spanning both technical and scientific domains.
Speakers: Ewan Birney
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