We are excited to announce two upcoming workshops to kick off the JBIMS AI in Microbiome Science event series. The workshops are a complementary pair designed to cultivate skills, understanding, and conversation around the use of AI in the field of microbiome science
Workshop #1: Foundations of AI for Microbiome Science
- Date: Wednesday, October 22, 1 – 5pm
- Location: The Faculty Club at UC Berkeley
- Description: This workshop will provide a practical introduction to essential AI concepts, data standardization, and application to microbiome research, targeting those new to the field.
Workshop #2: Advanced Applications and the Future of AI in Microbiome Science
- Date: Thursday, November 13, 1 – 5pm
- Location: Bakar BioEnginuity Hub
- Description: This workshop picks up where our first session left off – moving from the basics into more applied uses of AI for microbiome science. It’s open to everyone: whether you’re new to computational tools and want some guided practice, or you already have experience and are looking for advanced applications. We’ll work through hands-on examples, hear a set of short lightning talks on real research applications, and wrap up with a conversation on ethics, responsibility, and how to make sure these methods are used thoughtfully across different research contexts.