📸🤩 Hackers united! Here’s the crew that made BioHackathon Germany 2025 unforgettable—collaboration, innovation, and a lot of smiles! Thanks to the 175 onsite and online people for making this community event so special. Hope to see you next year again! 🚀🧬 #BHG2025
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mastodon 4.6.8The de.NBI network provides bioinformatics services and comprehensive compute resources to researchers in the life sciences and biomedicine in Germany and Europe. Since August 2016 the German Node of ELIXIR, ELIXIR Germany, is run by de.NBI partners.
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📰 The @deNBI@mstdn.science Quarterly Newsletter – Edition 42 (Dec 2025) is out now!
🎉 10th Anniversary of de.NBI
🧬 de.NBI & ELIXIR-DE × @ghga@genomic.social webinar series launch
🏢 Highlights from the 6th Annual de.NBI Industrial Forum
💡 Insights from the 4th BioHackathon Germany
…and much more!
👉 Read all the latest updates: https://www.denbi.de/newsletter?view=article&id=1992:newsletter-42&catid=21:about
#deNBI #Bioinformatics #Newsletter #ELIXIRDE #GHGA #LifeSciences
FORGET SILICON: de.NBI Switches to 100% Organic Server Racks! 🧬🌿
We are phasing out traditional GPUs in favor of our new chlorophyll-powered compute clusters.
Please remember to water your allocated cloud partition every Tuesday. Over-watering may result in corrupted files or unexpected fern growth in your metadata.
#GreenIT #Bioinformatics #SustainableScience #DNAstorage #AprilFools
🚀 Cloud & AI Training Week! 🧬💻
Join de.KCD and de.NBI Cloud for two intensive online workshops this April:
🗓️ 23 April: Kubernetes Introduction 🏗️
Go from cluster setup to full application deployment. Master the infrastructure behind modern scalable science.
-> https://www.denbi.de/training-courses-2026/2079-de-kcd-de-nbi-cloud-kubermatic-kubernetes-introduction-from-cluster-to-application
🗓️ 24 April: LLMs in Practice 🤖
Move beyond simple prompting! Learn to build AI agents specifically for bioinformatics challenges.
-> https://www.denbi.de/training-courses-2026/2080-de-kcd-de-nbi-cloud-llms-in-practice-from-prompts-to-simple-agents-in-bioinformatics
📍 Where: Online
🎥 Missed our last webinar in the @deNBI@mstdn.science & ELIXIR-DE and @ghga@genomic.social Knowledge Series "Empowering Research: Practical Bioinformatics and Data Management"?
The recording of "Methylation Analysis: A Practical Guide for Beginners" with Nazanin Mirza-Schreiber (Helmholtz Munich) is now available on YouTube!
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkRHspcKw04
Catch up and boost your epigenetics skills!
#Bioinformatics #Epigenetics #Methylation #Webinar #deNBI #ELIXIRDE #GHGA
We are pleased to announce two new job openings at @DKFZ@helmholtz.social & @ghga@genomic.social
- Technical Data Steward / Bioinformatician (m/f/d, E13 TV-L, 100%) - Tübingen
- Data Steward / Bioinformatiker:in (m/w/d)- Heidelberg
For more information see:
https://www.denbi.de/news/2001-two-job-vacancies-at-the-dkfz-ghga
Ready to master research data management for human data? Join us online Jan 27–28, 2026 for an interactive workshop from @deNBI@mstdn.science & @ghga@genomic.social 🚀
Learn about GDPR, data ethics, FAIR principles, and practical tools for securing sensitive info. Open to anyone handling human data—no prior experience needed!
🔗 https://www.denbi.de/training-courses-2025/1989-mastering-research-data-management-for-human-data-safeguarding-sensitive-information-and-elevating-data-security-2026
#RDM #HumanData #DataSecurity #GDPR #OpenScience
🚀 Call for Projects: BioHackathon Germany 2026! 🧬
Project submission is now OPEN! We’re looking for impactful project ideas from all areas of the #LifeSciences. We want your innovation!
📝 The Details:
Submit by: 15 July 2026
Length: Max 500 words
Focus: Align with de.NBI (ELIXIR Germany) topics.
Format: At least 2 project leads per application.
🔗 For more information see: https://www.denbi.de/de-nbi-events/2051-5th-biohackathon-germany
Let’s solve bioinformatics challenges together! 💻✨
🔬 Revolutionizing Proteomics Workflows 🧬
Consistency is key in research. quantms provides an automated, high-performance workflow for large-scale peptide and protein quantification, ensuring reproducible results across your entire project.
Why choose quantms?
🔹 Scalable: Built for large datasets.
🔹 Consistent: Standardized processing for reliable quantification.
🔹 Accessible: Free for the academic life science community!
🌿 E-PAN – Enhancing Pan-Genome Analysis in Plants 🧬
Standardizing pan-genome data is a major challenge in biodiversity and food security. Join our upcoming session to explore the outcomes of the ELIXIR-funded E-PAN initiative!
What we will cover:
✅ Defining QC standards for pan-genomes
✅ Harmonized reporting & structural variant detection
✅ Practical visualization solutions
📅 Date: Monday, 18 May 2026
🕑 Time: 14:00 – 16:00 CEST
📍 Location: Online (Zoom)
https://www.denbi.de/training-courses-2026/2088-enhancing-pan-genome-analysis-in-plants
🧬 Proteomics Workshop in Helsinki! 🇫🇮
Join us on April 30th at the University of Helsinki for an intensive day of mass spectrometry analysis. From LC-MS/MS basics to advanced DDA/DIA quantitation using OpenMS and OpenDIAKiosk.
📍 Meilahti Campus, Biomedicum 1, Sali 3
🕘 30th April - 09:00 - 17:00
💻 Note: This is a hands-on course—please bring your laptop!
🔗 https://www.denbi.de/training-courses-2026/2086-ms-analysis-with-openms-and-opendiakiosk
#Proteomics #Bioinformatics #MassSpec #OpenMS #Helsinki #UniHelsinki #Science #deNBI
🧬 DNA Day is tomorrow, April 25! A perfect time to think about sequence data.
Our Nanopore workshop (30 June – 2 July) takes you from library prep to (meta)genome assemblies and MAGs. No prior bioinformatics experience required.
#DNADay #Bioinformatics #Nanopore #Bielefeld #LifeScience #Metagenomics
Great experience at #ClusterKonferenz2026! @deNBI@mstdn.science services, training, cloud, and industry forum were presented in the seminar "cooperations in difficult times". A lot of networking at the de.NBI booth! Thanks to Patrick Guidato and team for a fantastic conference!
For more information on the cluster conference: https://www.medizin.nrw/veranstaltungen/clusterkonferenz-2026-spitzenmedizin-aus-nrw-in-deutschland-europa-und-der-welt/
About the de.NBI Industry Forum: https://www.denbi.de/industrial-forum
About de.NBI service portfolio: https://www.denbi.de/services
Photo by DLR Fotomedien, M. Soppa
🧬 de.NBI Summer School 2026: Bioinformatics for Proteomics 🧬
Master mass-spec data analysis in Bochum! From peptide ID to advanced topics like ML, Single-cell, and Metaproteomics.
📍 Where: RUB, Bochum, Germany
📅 When: 07–11 Sept 2026
🛠️ Tools: pyOpenMS, msAmanda, Proteobench
🎓 Target: PhDs & Postdocs (Python basics required)
👥 Trainers: International experts from across Europe
🔗 Apply by 01.06.2026: https://www.denbi.de/training-courses-2026/2075-de-nbi-summer-school-2026-bioinformatics-for-proteomics
🧬 Service of the week:
Helixer – the deep learning powerhouse for accurate gene prediction in eukaryotic genomes. 🚀
🤖 High Accuracy: Leveraging deep learning for precise predictions.
🌍 Diverse Taxa: Robust performance across a wide range of species.
🛠️ User-Friendly: Minimal manual tuning required to get results.
🎓 Academic Access: Free for life scientists in academia!
Step into the future of genomics. 🧬✨
🚀 Bridging Gaps Between Research & Industry 🤝
Are you working on the future of Cloud Security? Join us in Berlin for the de.KCD Industry Forum!
🌐 What to expect:
In-depth dialogue on successful collaborations and the latest shifts in:
✅ Secure Data Management 💾
✅ Secure Processing Environments 🛡️
✅ Secure Infrastructure 🏗️
✅ Secure Use of AI 🤖
📍 Location: Berlin
📅 Date: June 18, 2026
🎟️ Register here: https://events.hifis.net/event/3676/
#CloudSecurity #DataSecurity #CyberSecurity #AI #Infosec #deKCD
🧬 Next @deNBI@mstdn.science training course: Nanopore Sequencing 101: 🧬
Join us for a deep dive into ONT technology! 🚀
📅 30 June - 2 July 2026
📍 Bielefeld, Germany
💻 Focus: Linux basics, Library Prep, de.NBI Cloud, Genome Assembly & Metagenomics.
🛠️ Tools: Dorado, Flye, CheckM, Bakta & more!
Perfect for PhDs & Postdocs. No prior bioinformatics knowledge required 🐧
Register here: https://www.denbi.de/training-courses-2026/2071-nanopore-sequencing-101-from-library-prep-to-genomics-and-metagenomic-analysis
#Genomics #Bioinformatics #Nanopore #ONT #Bielefeld #deNBI #ScienceTraining #Metagenomics #Linux
📢 Training Clinic: Level Up Your F2F Training! 🏫✨
Tired of passive lecturing? Join us for our 9th session where we transform traditional face-to-face training into high-impact, dynamic learning experiences! 🚀
🗓️ Date: 5 May 2026
🕐 Time: 10:00 - 11:00 (Online)
What’s on the agenda?
🎮 Gamification
🔄 Flipped Classroom
📱 Interactive Formats
🤝 Experience Exchange
🔗 Register here: https://www.denbi.de/training-courses-2026/2078-training-clinic-may-2026
#Bioinformatics #Training #EdTech #FAIRtraining #OpenScience 🧬💻
Are you passionate about Computational Proteomics and Plant Science? The @tu_muenchen@wisskomm.social is looking for a Doctoral Candidate (f/m/d) to join their visionary graduate college.
🔍 The Project: Build Graph Neural Networks to predict protein-protein interactions in crops.
💼 Offer: 4-year position (TV-L E13) starting Oct 2026.
📅 Deadline: 30 May 2026
📍 Location: Freising/Munich, Germany
👉 Apply now: https://www.denbi.de/news1/2077-doctoral-candidate-f-m-d-in-computational-proteomics-bioinformatics
#Bioinformatics #Proteomics #PlantScience #PhDPosition #TUM #deNBI