Workshop: Computational Biology Upskilling
Building Your Computational Biology Career
Join us for an inspiring, hands-on workshop designed for scientists eager to bridge the gap between wet lab biology and computational data analysis.
Learn from professionals who successfully transitioned from academic research to computational biology roles in the biopharma industry.
This session will help early career researchers build the technical, analytical and strategic foundation for launching or advancing their career in computational biology.
What to expect
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Understand the key skills and tools required for computational biologists in biotech and pharma.
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Design your personalised learning roadmap to reskill or upskill for industry opportunities.
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Identify free, high-impact online resources to master Python, R, and biological data analysis.
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Recognise what hiring managers look for in early-career computational biologists.
Who should attend
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Early career researchers looking to move beyond the wet lab and build core computational skills.
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Scientists eager to bridge wet-lab biology with data analysis and understand how these skills translate in industry.
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Anyone considering a transition into computational biology and wanting practical guidance from professionals already working in biotech and pharma.
Workshop format
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Welcome & Industry Outlook: The growing demand for computational biology in the life sciences workforce
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How to Upskill and Reskill in Computational Biology: lessons learned, practical challenges, and the mindset for career pivots.
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How to Become an Industry CompBio Scientist in a year: Create a step-by-step skills roadmap, get free learning resources and project strategies.
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Q&A
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Networking