ISCB SC RSG-Nigeria Webinar - AI in Bioinformatics: Will You be the Pilot or the Passenger?

​ISCB-SC RSG-Nigeria is excited to kick off our August webinar with: "AI in Bioinformatics: Will You be the Pilot or the Passenger?"

​Artificial Intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept, it is actively reshaping how we analyze genomic data, predict protein structures, and accelerate drug discovery. But beyond research applications, AI is revolutionizing how we learn. This session will explore how AI is integrated into bioinformatics workflows, while providing practical strategies for students to leverage these tools to accelerate their own learning, debug code and master complex computational concepts.

​What you’ll learn from this Webinar:

• ​Gain an overview of the current landscape of AI tools in Bioinformatics.

• ​Discuss the future trajectory of AI-driven research and what skills researchers need to stay competitive.

• ​Explore the challenges and limitations of applying AI to complex biological data.

​Speaker:

​Dr. Ming "Tommy" Tang

​Director of Bioinformatics, AstraZeneca

​Dr. Tommy Tang is a leading voice in bioinformatics, currently directing an Epigenetics Bioinformatics team at AstraZeneca. With a background spanning MD Anderson and Dana-Farber, Tommy is an expert in leveraging computation to drive oncology drug discovery. He is deeply committed to mentoring wet-lab scientists as they transition into computational roles, offering practical guidance through his blog, "Diving into Genetics and Genomics", and his weekly newsletter, Chatomics.