Gemma Turon, PhD spoke at an ISCBacademy webinar on March 5, 2024. Her talk was entitled “Ersilia, open source AI/ML […]
Gemma Turon’s ISCBAcademy talk available on video
March 26th, 2024 by Nomi HarrisSpotlight on diversity: Jenea Adams
July 10th, 2023 by Nomi HarrisDiversity, inclusion and accessibility (also known as Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, DEI) are a major part of BOSC’s mission and […]
Microbiome (k)nights
December 29th, 2022 by Luise RauerLuise Rauer, a PhD student at the Technical University of Munich’s Institute of Environmental Medicine, was awarded an OBF Event Fellowship to participate virtually in the 9th International Human Microbiome Consortium (IHMC) conference in November 2022.
OBF Community Support Sponsorship scheme funds first pilot project
August 18th, 2022 by PeterThe OBF Community Support Sponsorship scheme aims to sponsor small open-source-focused events like a scientific meeting, small conference, training workshop, […]
Reflections from my 3 years on the OBF Board – Malvika Sharan
July 25th, 2022 by Malvika SharanI have reached the end of my term after working with the OBF board members since 2019 and have stepped down from the board. It is bittersweet!
My trip to the EMBO neural stem cells workshop
June 23rd, 2022 by Jemima BeckerThe Open Bioinformatics Foundation (OBF) Event Fellowship program aims to promote diverse participation at events promoting open source bioinformatics software […]
Round-Ups from 2021 OBF Fellowship Awardees
February 7th, 2022 by Malvika SharanCongratulations to each OBF Event fellowship Awardees from 2021! We are delighted to support their participation as the OBF Event Fellowship and BOSC-OBF Event support fund awardees and wish them all the best for their future work.
Updates from the OBF Event Fellowship Chairs
February 7th, 2022 by Malvika SharanWe are delighted to announce that Caleb Kibet and Hilyatuz Zahroh, two members who recently joined the OBF board, will be joining Malvika Sharan as the co-chairs of the OBF Event Fellowship program. Inviting contributions from the OBF board members, as well as bringing insights from their lived experiences, Caleb, Hilya and Malvika will re-evaluate how we can manage the OBF Event fellowship more effectively going forward.
Google Summer of Code 2022 – time for project ideas!
January 28th, 2022 by Melissa BlackHi everyone! My name is Melissa and I’m happy to be collaborating with OBF as lead GSoC admin this year […]
ISCBacademy webinar Feb 22: Yo Yehudi
January 20th, 2022 by Nomi HarrisDate & Time: Tuesday, February 22, 2022, 15:00 UTC / 11am EDT Location: online webinar hosted by ISCB Speaker: Yo […]
My virtual participation at the RISC-V 2021 summit
December 17th, 2021 by Rupesh GelalThe Open Bioinformatics Foundation (OBF) Event Fellowship program aims to promote diverse participation at events promoting open source bioinformatics software […]
Two new members elected to OBF Board
October 6th, 2021 by Nomi HarrisDuring the OBF’s public Board meeting on September 21, 2021, two new Board members were elected: Hilyatuz Zahroh and Caleb Kibet. Additionally, two proposals were presented; they will be voted on by the OBF membership soon.
Event Fellowship deadline extended to October 4, 2021
September 30th, 2021 by Nomi HarrisThe deadline for applying for an OBF Event Fellowship has just been extended to October 4, 2021! The OBF Event Fellowship […]
OBF Public Board Meeting, 2021-09-21
September 11th, 2021 by Nomi HarrisDate, Time, and How to Join Date and time: 2021-09-21, 17:00 UTC (10am PT / 1pm ET / 18:00 UK) […]
ISCBacademy webinar: Open Sourcing Ourselves – Together (Mad Price Ball)
September 10th, 2021 by Nomi HarrisThe first BOSC/OBF ISCBacademy webinar will take place on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at 15:00 UTC / 11am EDT, and will feature Mad Price Ball of the Open Humans Foundation speaking about “Open Sourcing Ourselves – Together.”
Gemma Turon: Highlights of my participation at the BOSC-2021 conference thanks to an OBF Event Fellowship
August 31st, 2021 by gemmaturonThe BOSC-OBF 2021 Event Support Fund enabled awardees to register for free for BOSC 2021, an annual conference hosted by […]
Call for application for the OBF Event Fellowship – second round 2021
August 18th, 2021 by Malvika SharanThe call for application for the second round of this year’s Open Bioinformatics Foundation (OBF) Event Fellowship is open. Please submit your application before October 1, 2021 (save a calendar reminder).
Please apply via this Google application form: https://forms.gle/7ocmgvypiFHeFNfy7.
Eight incredible GSoC students for the OBF this year ☀️
June 17th, 2021 by Yo YehudiEvery year the OBF applies to participate as a mentoring organisation for Google Summer of Code, a paid work experience […]