Careers in bioinformatics

CAREERS IN BIOINFORMATICS

James Nicholson, Manuel Villa, Miriam Rodriguez, Isaac De Pablo e Inés García de la Peña

INDEX

Introduction

Why did we decide to study bioinformatis?

Some careers

Interviews

CV and Cover letters

Conclusion and Questions

01

Introduction

INTRODUCTION

This project which included:

• researching job positions
• interviewing people

Gave us an overall overview of the:

• job opportunities
• insights of a Bioinformatician

Teaching us how to write and make a CV and cover letter.

02

WHY DID WE DECIDE TO STUDY BIOINFORMATICS?

Why did we decide to study Bioinformatics?

• Bio + informatics
• It's an emerging career
• The characteristics of the possible jobs
• New experiences
• Lots and diverse job offers

03

SOME CAREERS

HOW CAN BIOINFORMATICS HELP THIS FIELD?

genetic counselor

Enhances Capabilities

WHAT IS IT AND WHAT DO THEY DO? - Investigating and assisting families/individuals. - Analyze pedigrees and research genetic diseases. WHY DID IT CATCH OUR ATTENTION? - Approach to Genetic Disorders - Practical Use of Bioinformatics

Tools for Data Analysis

Stay Current with Genomics

Personalized Guidance

BIOENGINEER

Variety of Activities

Genetically modified bacteria

Development of gene and cell therapies

Prostheses and advanced medical devices

Gene and cell therapies are areas of research and development that aim to use genetics and cells to treat diseases. In gene therapy, genetic material is introduced into a patient's cells to correct a genetic defect or provide a missing function.

Genetically modified bacteria are organisms altered in the laboratory to fulfill different purposes, such as producing useful substances such as medicines, bioplastics or biofuels.

Prosthetics replace or enhance damaged or missing body parts, such as an artificial leg or a bionic hand. While advanced medical devices include a wide range of technologies

3D ANIMATOR

WHAT IS IT? - Computer-generated imagery (CGI). - Three-dimensional images. WHY DID IT CATCH OUR ATTENTION? - Competitiveness. - Variety of industries. - Increase demand.

3D ANIMATOR

HOW CAN BIOINFORMATICS HELP THIS FIELD?

Accurate and realistic models of biological systems.

Function and structure of proteins.

Biological complex molecules

04

INTERVIEWS

INTERVIEWS

Álvaro Quevedo Olmos

Elena García Martín

What we liked

How it has helped to us

• Alvaro who moved from Madrid to Germany showed how bioinformatics is a global field.
• We appreciated that Elena's family supported her switch from wanting to be a doctor to studying biomedicine.
• Alvaro's academic journey from obtaining a bachelor's in biology to a Ph.D. in bioinformatics shows the potential of the field.

• Talking about salary differences in different countries helped us understand how it is to work internationally.
• Elena's journey from studying biomedicine to becoming a scientific director in advertising showed us that bioinformatics can be a creative field too.

05

CV AND COVER LETTER

COVER LETTER

CV

• Skills
• Projects
• Languages
• Hobbies

• Body paragraph
• Closing paragraph
• Call to action
• Closing

• Contact information
• Greeting
• Introduction
• Opening paragraph

• Contact information
• Summary
• Education
• Work experience

06

CONCLUSION AND QUESTIONS

conclusion

- Biology and Informatics:Advancing Research and healthcare- Prerequisites for a Career:Academic AchievementsSkillsPassion- Project Impact:Enhanced UnderstandingVisualized Career Path

¿QUESTIONS?