Bioinformatics Unit Hosts Inspiring MSc Bioinformatics Student Open Day

The Biomedical Sciences Department’s Bioinformatics Unit hosted a successful and engaging MSc Bioinformatics Student Open Day at Bliss and Honey, marking a significant milestone in the academic journey of its students.

Executive Dean School of Life Sciences and Allied Health Professions (Slahp) Associate Professor Arox Kamg’ona said the Open Day was aimed at promoting knowledge exchange between students, teachers and researchers from Bioinformatics and Computational Biology fields. 

Two cohorts—first-year and second-year students—presented their projects, reflecting the diverse and dynamic nature of research within the bioinformatics domain.

Speaking on behalf of the dean Head of Department, Dr. Jana, congratulated the students on their achievements and acknowledged the dedication required to reach this milestone.

“Today, you’ll have the chance to share your research ideas with your peers, supervisors, and other faculty members. This is an excellent opportunity to receive feedback, refine your ideas, and prepare for the next stage of your research journey,” he said.

Dr. Jana emphasized the department’s unwavering commitment to fostering student research and innovation in bioinformatics.

“To our students, we extend our sincerest gratitude for your outstanding presentations. Your enthusiasm and dedication to research have been truly impressive. To our esteemed academic colleagues, we thank you for sharing your expertise and providing constructive feedback,” he added.

Dr. Benjamin Kumwenda, Team Lead for Bioinformatics, further commended the students, highlighting the importance of collaboration between supervisors and students in addressing the issues raised during presentations.

“I am delighted that we could gather today. This is a remarkable achievement, and as I listened to the presentations, it reinforced my belief that better collaboration between students and supervisors will enhance our research outcomes,” he remarked.

Among the presenters, [insert student name] expressed their thoughts on the experience. 

“[Insert quote or insight from the student],” he said.

The Open Day provided a dynamic environment for knowledge exchange, fostering collaboration and innovation in the field of bioinformatics. The contributions from academic colleagues who shared their expertise and offered feedback were invaluable in guiding students on their research paths.

By nurturing such engagement and collaboration, the Biomedical Sciences Department continues to cultivate a thriving academic environment that empowers students to lead the way in bioinformatics and biomedical research, paving the path for future advancements in healthcare.