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BIF401-Lesson No. 2

The document introduces bioinformatics as an interdisciplinary and rapidly developing field with low infrastructure requirements and vast opportunities for scientific discovery. It outlines the scope of bioinformatics, including the use of computational algorithms for the storage, organization, analysis, and representation of biological information. The conclusion highlights the benefits of studying bioinformatics in Pakistan, including new degree programs and opportunities for cutting-edge discoveries.

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BIF401-Lesson No. 2

The document introduces bioinformatics as an interdisciplinary and rapidly developing field with low infrastructure requirements and vast opportunities for scientific discovery. It outlines the scope of bioinformatics, including the use of computational algorithms for the storage, organization, analysis, and representation of biological information. The conclusion highlights the benefits of studying bioinformatics in Pakistan, including new degree programs and opportunities for cutting-edge discoveries.

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Introduction

Introduction to
Bioinformatics
Introduction to Bioinformatics

Motivation
1. An interdisciplinary
field

2. New but rapidly


developing field

3. Low requirement on
infrastructure and
research equipment

4. Vast opportunities for


scientific discovery
Introduction to Bioinformatics

Scope of
Bioinformatics

Use of computational
algorithms and
techniques for:

1. Storage,
2. Organization,
3. Analysis, and
4. Representation of
biological information
Introduction to Bioinformatics

Activities
1. Developing
algorithms

2. Writing software

3. Data processing
pipelines

4. Statistical evaluation
of data

5. Data visualization
Introduction to Bioinformatics

Moving ahead…
• Learn the available
bioinformatics
concepts, algorithms
and tools
• Advance these
concepts by
developing novel
ideas
• Apply these ideas to
forward the
understanding of
biology and life
Introduction to Bioinformatics

Conclusion
• The benefits of
studying
bioinformatics in
Pakistan

• New degree programs


in several universities

• Opportunity for cutting


edge discoveries in a
resource-limited
setting

END

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