Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
BCS (Beds, Bucks and Northants)
| Date | Tuesday 26 Nov 2024 | ||||||||
| Time | 18:30-20:45 | ||||||||
| Location | Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel, 2 St Mary's Street, Bedford MK42 0AR | ||||||||
| Speaker | George Yazigi, Beds, Bucks and Northants Committee | ||||||||
| Abstract | Fifty years ago, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology were likely just concepts in someone's imagination or featured as intriguing plots in science fiction movies! Back then, mainstream computers were scarce and hypothetical, and DNA sequencing was not yet feasible. After the discovery of the Genome, the foundational mathematical principles of these two disciplines began to emerge. However, researchers faced significant challenges due to the lack of computational methods, software, and computing power, which hindered meaningful progress. Let’s explore how these fields shape our lives and influence our future. From gene editing to discovering cures to some of the most aggressive diseases, we will examine the impact of high-performance computing, data science, and big data analytics on the remarkable advancements in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. | ||||||||
| Profile | George offers over 24 years of expertise in diverse technical domains, such as Security and Technology Consulting, Software Engineering, Payments Security and Systems Engineering, Eurocontrol frameworks and Surveillance, ISO and Cybersecurity Standards, COBIT and TOGAF frameworks, Web 3.0, Computer and Data Science, Database Systems, Big Data Analytics, Genomics, Computational Intelligence, Machine Modeling, advanced telecommunication, and Digital Twining. George led the design, development, and implementation of several cutting-edge projects, comprising among others, a High Performance (HPC) and Private Cloud Computer and a fully Integrated Software and Hardware research ecosystem. George also led the integration and implementation of several projects with industrial partners in the aviation, aerospace, and other sectors. In his free time, George enjoys tennis, chess, flight simulator, and is a fan of Arsenal! | ||||||||
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