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STARTING IN 1 HOUR! Virus Diversity, Emergence, and Pandemic Prevention with Professor Edward C. Holmes 10:00 AM UTC Online via Instats 📷 Register here: instats.org/seminar/virus-di… #APBioNet #Virology #Genomics #Bioinformatics
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💬 PANEL DISCUSSION IS NOW UNDERWAY! The symposium moves into an engaging discussion on: “The Evolving Bioinformatician: Prompt Engineers or Principal Investigators? How AI is Redefining the Bioinformatician's Skillset.” A timely discussion on the future of our field!
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🔬 6TH ORAL PRESENTATION IS NOW UNDERWAY! Our final oral presentation features Shantinii Priya Pushpanathan, presenting: “Comparative Evaluation of Machine Learning Models for Predicting ICU Mortality Using UMMC Intensive Care Registry Data.”
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🧬 5TH ORAL PRESENTATION IS NOW UNDERWAY! Samra Faheem presents: “An Integrative Network Biology and Machine Learning Approach to Identify Candidate Biomarkers for Carotid Plaque Instability.”
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🔬 4TH ORAL PRESENTATION IS NOW UNDERWAY! The oral presentation sessions continue with Anum Almas, presenting: “Future Mutation Prediction in H5N1 and H7N9 Influenza Viruses Using a k-mer-Based Sequence-to-Sequence LSTM Framework.”
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🎤 2ND KEYNOTE SESSION IS NOW UNDERWAY! We are delighted to welcome Su Datt Lam for our second keynote session: “From Asking Questions to Asking Better Questions: Lessons from a Journey in Bioinformatics.” The session offers reflections on the journey through bioinformatics
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☕ A MOMENT TO PAUSE & CONNECT! After an engaging first part of the programme, participants will have a short high tea time before we continue with the afternoon sessions at APBSCS’26. Beyond the scientific sessions, these moments provide an opportunity to connect!
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🧬 3RD ORAL PRESENTATION IS NOW UNDERWAY! Our next presentation features Sahar Mohamed Bilal, presenting: “Genomic Characterization of a Putative Oxygen-Tolerant [NiFe]-Hydrogenase from an Oil Palm Environmental Isolate.”
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🔬 2ND ORAL PRESENTATION IS NOW UNDERWAY! Phang Zi Wei presents: “Preliminary Prediction of Nano Zero-valent Iron Interactions with [FeFe]-Hydrogenase for Biohydrogen Production.”
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🧬 1ST ORAL PRESENTATION IS NOW UNDERWAY! Our scientific presentations continue with Dr Akanksha Arun, presenting: “Molecular Dynamics and Deep Learning Reveal Mutation-Induced Perturbations in the Autophagy Protein LC3B.”
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🎤 1ST KEYNOTE SESSION IS NOW UNDERWAY! We are pleased to welcome Dr. Alexandre Bonvin for our first keynote session on: “Solving 3D puzzles of biomolecular interactions by AI- and physics-based integrative modelling.” The session explores how AI- and physics-based approaches!
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🎤 THE SYMPOSIUM BEGINS! 🧬🌏 We would like to welcome Chandreeka Thinakaran, who will be hosting and guiding us through the beginning of the programme. The symposium will then officially commence with Opening Remarks by Masturina Md Mansor. #bioinformatics #malaysia
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✨ APBSCS’26 BEGINS! 🌏🧬 The 2nd APBioNET Student Council Symposium 2026 (APBSCS’26) has officially begun at the Royale Chulan Hotel, Penang, Malaysia! We’re kicking off the day with registration Special thanks to Fatin Nurlina, Nadia Sabrina Afandi, Jatin Joshi and Lucyie!
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✨MEET OUR TEAM — SYMPOSIUM CHAIRS!✨🌍 Today, we’re pleased to introduce our Symposium Chairs, who are leading the overall planning, coordination, and execution of APBSCS’26. Register now: apbionet.org/sc/apbscs26
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✨MEET OUR TEAM — FINANCE!💼🌍 Today, we’re excited to introduce our Finance Team, who play an important role in supporting the planning and coordination of APBSCS’26 and helping turn our ideas into a successful symposium. Register now: apbionet.org/sc/apbscs26 #bioinformatics
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✨MEET OUR TEAM — DIGITAL MEDIA! 🎥📱 Today, we’re excited to introduce our Digital Media Team, who are working behind the scenes to support the digital presence of APBSCS’26 and bring the symposium’s journey to a wider audience. Register now: apbionet.org/sc/apbscs26
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✨MEET OUR TEAM — DESIGN! 🎨🧬 Today, we’re excited to introduce the talented team working behind the scenes to create the visuals and creative materials that represent APBSCS’26 and keep our community connected and engaged. Register now: apbionet.org/sc/apbscs26 #bioinformatics
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✨MEET OUR TEAM — PROGRAM! 🗒️🧬 Today, we’re excited to introduce our Program Team, who are working behind the scenes to shape and coordinate the programme that will make APBSCS’26 a memorable scientific gathering. 📷 Register now: apbionet.org/sc/apbscs26 #Bioinformatics
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✨ MEET OUR TEAM — OUTREACH! ✨ Behind every successful symposium is a dedicated team working together to connect people, share ideas, and build a strong scientific community. 🌍 Register now: apbionet.org/sc/apbscs26 #bioinformatics #conference
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✨ A MOMENT TO APPRECIATE OUR AMAZING VOLUNTEERS! 📷 As we get closer to APBSCS’26, we would like to take a moment to say THANK YOU to every volunteer contributing to this journey. Your efforts truly make a difference! 📷
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