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Briefings in Bioinformatics 2002 3(4):353-360; doi:10.1093/bib/3.4.353
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Bioinformatics training in the USA

Marion M. Zatz
Scientist administrator at NIGMS where she administers research grants and predoctoral training grant programmes in several areas, including bioinformatics and computational biology. Dr Zatz was instrumental in the development of the NIGMS training grant programme in this area. Her research background is in immunology and microbiology.


Marion M. Zatz, PhD, National Institute of General Medical Sciences, 45 Center Drive MSC6200, Bethesda, MD 20892-6200, USA Tel: +1 301 594 0943 Fax: +1 301 480 2228 E-mail: ZATZM{at}nigms.nih.gov

This paper provides an overview of the history and funding of bioinformatics training in the USA, and summarises some of the challenges and key features associated with bioinformatics training programmes at PhD level. The paper includes compilations of current PhD bioinformatics training programmes and sources of funding.

Keywords: bioinformatics, computational biology, training, PhD programmes, interdisciplinary


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