1. About us http://www.embnet.org
EMBnet (European Molecular Biology Network) is a
Bioinformatics International Network
composed of
31 National nodes and 8 Specialist nodes
spread over Europe, South and North America, Africa, Asia and Australia
About us
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2. EMBnet Mission
Assists in biotechnological and bioinformatics related research
Provides training and education
Exploits network infrastructures
Investigates and develops new technologies
Bridges between commercial and academic sectors
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3. EMBnet activities Education and Training in Bioinformatics
Software development
Bio-computing and technical resources/support
Help desks in local languages
Publications (EMBnet.news and Quick Guides)
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4. EMBnet users
EMBnet nodes reach more than 40,000 registered users from all over the world as well as a larger number of Internet users
Scientists working in Life Sciences, from undergraduate students to top level scientists, in academia as well as industry, can get support fromEMBnet
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5. Training and Education
In order to extend its training offers, EMBnet has recently added to its list of services a web-based e-learning system (
The new system is based on the Moodle ( and provides facilities to support on-site training as well as a rich remote training facility for on line learning.
The e-Learning server is offered as a community service
To facilitate sharing/exchange of teaching material, the e-learning web site also provides an exchange service where the community may share their documents and experience in Bioinformatics training.
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6. Publications
EMBnet produces information and guidance in biocomputing by publishing support material for the end users
The Quick Guides
The EMBnet.news
The quarterly newsletter ”EMBnet.news" presents the latest achievements inside the organization, together with papers on new developments regarding biocomputing in general
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7. How to join the EMBnet
Any academic group looking to serve, or already serving, its regional community/institute with bioinformatics tools or which is proficient in the development of such tools can apply for the status of EMBnet Associate Academic Node even its own country already has its official National node
To apply visit our site and discover how to apply for your candidature
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8. EMBnet Conference 2008: 20th Anniversary Celebration
“Bioinformatics leading applications and technologies”
Bari, 18-20th September 2008
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