Creating paths for the development and application of bioinformatics in Mexico

Creating paths for the development and application of bioinformatics in Mexico

Since 2006, the Center for Genomic Sciences-UNAM has carried out programs to improve bioinformatics skills, mainly for students, but also for researchers, technicians and the general public, through workshops, seminars and courses, among others, promoting the bioinformatics in Mexico. and Latin America.

To achieve these objectives, several efforts were made, first at the local level in 2006. Later, a more ambitious project was started, with the support of the Ibero-American Society of Bioinformatics (SoIBio), changing the perspective to an international format, including participants from Latin America. At the same time, we became the National Bioinformatics Node of Mexico based at the Center for Genomic Sciences of the UNAM (NNB-CCG). In 2010, we had the first national event called "International Bioinformatics Workshops"; and as of 2012 we carry them out internationally. All our events are focused on a Spanish-speaking public, mainly.

As of 2018, to integrate all initiatives, we support the creation of the "Mexican Bioinformatics Network" (RMB) as an organization that promotes the organized collaboration of all related groups. We currently have collaboration alliances with national and international entities; and we have the support of several organizations such as Code for Science & Society, among others. We carry out events and continuous activities for the benefit of collaborating groups and users of bioinformatics.