19th Annual K-INBRE Symposium

Presenters from the K-INBRE Bioinformatics Center at the University of Kansas Medical Center, University of Kansas, and Kansas State University will introduce bioinformatics educational opportunities available through K-INBRE, describe how we became interested in bioinformatics, how we use it in our work, and how you can pursue a career in bioinformatics. An interactive Q&A session after the short presentations will provide feedback to participant inquiries.

This session begins with participants thinking through the components required for a bioscience community to thrive. They learn about regional assets and investments that make up the Kansas bioscience ecosystem. Participants learn about the major contributions of area companies and local innovative technologies coming out of the startup ecosystem. The session concludes with participants reflecting on what they value most in the bioscience ecosystem, to guide their career planning.

This interactive session begins with participants identifying and discussing their professional strengths, interests, and weaknesses. Participants explore how their personal values and life experiences shape their goals and contribute to career satisfaction. Using the previous discussions and activities, participants design and critically evaluate an action plan to better position themselves for successful career decisions. 

This workshop covers the importance of effective data visualization, how to choose the right chart for a data type, and best practices for designing charts and tables, including the use of color and chart elements. Participants will work to improve an existing graph or visual and receive tools for creating and improving data visuals.

Participants learn how workplaces that value diversity can create an environment for better productivity and job satisfaction. Participants learn strategies to actively build and contribute to more inclusive workplace cultures.