8th Discussion-1 March 2010

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Analysing Large Scale Image Data (led by Simon Andrews)

Although much attention has recently been focused on the high throughput datasets coming from next generation sequencers there is another potentially large source of data on the horizon. Automated imaging systems are now being scaled up such that they will be able to routinely produce data in a volume which matches that of the larger sequencing experiments. In contrast to sequence data, which is generally easy to manipulate and analyse, extracting relevant information from images is difficult. This section of the call aims to find out whether many core facilities are encountering this data, and how they are handling it.

Recruiting and retaining bioinformatics staff (Led by David Sexton)

One of the biggest challenges for any bioinformatics core facility is recruiting and retaining good staff. Many cores only employ a small number of people and tackle a wide range of jobs so finding people who are competent, independent and adaptable is key to the success of the core.

This section of the call will look at how different cores recruit new staff. What qualifications do they ask for? Where do they advertise? How do they interview? It will provide an opportunity for people to tell of their successes and failures and see if we can all benefit from the experience of others.

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