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KNOW-HOW OF HOLDING A BIOINFORMATICS COMPETITION: STRUCTURE, MODEL, OVERVIEW, AND PERSPECTIVES
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Postgraduate Program Genetics. Institute of Biological Sciences. Federal University of Minas Gerais. Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil / Rene Rachou Institute. Oswaldo Cruz Foundation. Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
Center for Computing in Engineering and Sciences. State University of Campinas. São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Computer Scientist. Franciscan University. Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto de Tecnologia em Imunobiológicos (Bio-Manguinhos). Vice-Diretoria de Desenvolvimento Tecnológico. Laboratório de Tecnologia Imunológica. Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
Division of Clinical Immunology and Allergy. Medical Research Laboratory, School of Medicine. University of São Paulo. São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Graduate Program in Genetics. Institute of Biology. Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
Bioinformatics Graduate Program. Institute of Biological Sciences. Federal University of Minas Gerais. Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Computer Science Department. Institute of Exact Sciences. Federal University of Minas Gerais. Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Yale University. School of Medicine. New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
Center for Computing in Engineering and Sciences. State University of Campinas. São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Computer Scientist. Franciscan University. Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto de Tecnologia em Imunobiológicos (Bio-Manguinhos). Vice-Diretoria de Desenvolvimento Tecnológico. Laboratório de Tecnologia Imunológica. Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
Division of Clinical Immunology and Allergy. Medical Research Laboratory, School of Medicine. University of São Paulo. São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Graduate Program in Genetics. Institute of Biology. Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
Bioinformatics Graduate Program. Institute of Biological Sciences. Federal University of Minas Gerais. Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Computer Science Department. Institute of Exact Sciences. Federal University of Minas Gerais. Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Yale University. School of Medicine. New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
Abstract
The article presents a framework for a Bioinformatics competition that focuses on 4 key aspects: structure, model, overview, and perspectives. Structure represents the organizational framework employed to coordinate the main tasks involved in the competition. Model showcases the competition design, which encompasses 3 phases. Overview presents our case study, the League of Brazilian Bioinformatics (LBB) 2nd Edition. Finally, the section on perspectives provides a brief discussion of the LBB 2nd Edition, along with insights and feedback from participants. LBB is a biannual team competition launched in 2019 to promote the ongoing training of human resources in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology in Brazil. LBB aims to stimulate ongoing training in Bioinformatics by encouraging participation in competitions, promoting the organization of future Bioinformatics competitions, and fostering the integration of the Bioinformatics and Computational Biology community in the country, as well as collaboration among participants. The LBB 2nd Edition was launched in 2021 and featured 251 competitors forming 91 teams. Knowledge competitions promote learning, collaboration, and innovation, which are crucial for advancing scientific knowledge and solving real-world problems. In summary, this article serves as a valuable resource for individuals and organizations interested in developing knowledge competitions, offering a model based on our experience with LBB to benefit all levels of Bioinformatics trainees.
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