Em bnet
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EMBnet is a collaborative network of bioinformatics nodes founded in 1988 to increase access to data resources and computing tools for bioinformatics and provide training. It has 32 national nodes that support local scientists and 9 specialist nodes covering specific areas. EMBnet aims to assist biotechnological research, provide education and training, develop new technologies, and bridge commercial and academic sectors.
Em bnet
- 1. EMBnet a short presentation PR&PC 2003
- 2. What is EMBnet? • Founded in 1988 by representatives of EMBL, FR, NL, UK, and Hoffmann-La Roche, EMBnet is a collaborative effort to – increase the availability and accessibility of data resources and computing tools – increase knowledge and proficiency in bioinformatics through education and training
- 3. What is EMBnet? • An expanding group of collaborating nodes providing support to the Life Sciences • 32 national nodes provide bioinformatics support to local scientists • 9 specialist nodes provide expertise in highly specialised areas
- 4. EMBnet Members Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brasil Canada Chile China Colombia Cuba Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hungary India Ireland Israel Italy Mexico Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Russia Slovakia South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland UK EBI ETI ICGEB MIPS UMBER Hoffman-La Roche LION Bioscience
- 5. EMBnet’s Mission • Assist in biotechnological and bioinformatics related research • Provide training and education • Exploit network infrastructures • Investigate and develop new technologies • Bridge between commercial and academic sectors
- 6. What does EMBnet do? • Education and training • Software development • Computing resources • Technical support • Help desk in local languages • Publications
- 7. Who are EMBnet’s Users? • EMBnet nodes reach more than 40,000 registered users from all over the world as well as a larger number of Internet users • All scientists working in Life Sciences, from undergraduate students to top level scientists, in academia as well as industry, can get support from EMBnet
- 8. For more information: Visit us at: www.embnet.org