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September 27 - 29, 2024


Group photo of 2024 hackathon participants, organizers, and judges

The Toronto Bioinformatics Hackathon is a student-led computational biology hackathon, bringing together early career bioinformaticians, molecular biologists, statisticians, and computer scientists from Toronto’s Discovery District to complete interdisciplinary projects that emphasize computational and entrepreneurial thinking.

In partnership with the Terrence Donnelly Centre and the Temerty Faculty of Medicine's Computational Biology in Molecular Genetics program, our participants will collaborate to propose innovative solutions to key challenges in computational biology with commercialization potential.

Date: Friday September 27th to Sunday September 29th, 2024
Location: Terrence Donnelly Centre for Cellular & Biomolecular Research
160 College St, Toronto, Canada

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The Toronto Bioinformatics Hackathon is a student-led computational biology hackathon, bringing together early career bioinformaticians, molecular biologists, statisticians, and computer scientists from Toronto’s Discovery District to complete interdisciplinary projects that emphasize computational and entrepreneurial thinking.

In partnership with the Terrence Donnelly Centre and the Temerty Faculty of Medicine's Computational Biology in Molecular Genetics program, our participants will collaborate to propose innovative solutions to key challenges in computational biology with commercialization potential.

Date: Friday September 27th to Sunday September 29th, 2024
Location: Terrence Donnelly Centre for Cellular & Biomolecular Research
160 College St, Toronto, Canada

Terrence Donnelly Centre (hackathon venue)

Meet the judges

Our expert judges are bringing their experience and insight to spotlight our participants' innovative solutions.

Dr. Aleksandrina
Goeva

Assistant Professor of Computational Biology

University of Toronto

Dr. Aleksei
Shkurin

AI Lead

Invisible Technologies

Dr. Owen
Whitley

Computational Biologist

Roche Canada

Jacob
Fine

PhD Student in Computational Biology

University of Toronto

Elia
Afanasiev

Master's Student in Neuroscience

McGill University


Become a mentor

Are you interested in a sharing your expertise with participants during the hackathon? Apply to become one of our mentors! Please send your CV to info.biohackathon@gmail.com.

Deadline to apply is September 20th, 2024, 11:59PM EDT


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Code of Conduct

We are committed to organizing an enjoyable experience for all our participants. This is essential for fostering a community that is welcoming and inclusive. Discrimination and/or harassment on the basis of any kind will therefore not be tolerated. By participating in this hackathon, you agree to abide by this Code of Conduct.

Our Principles

Respect and Inclusivity: We are committed to providing a positive and inclusive experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, or religion.

Open Communication: Foster a community where everyone feels comfortable sharing their ideas and opinions without fear of harassment or criticism. Constructive feedback is encouraged, but it should be delivered with respect.

Collaboration and Support: Encourage collaboration and help others whenever possible. Our collective goal is to innovate and learn together.

Unacceptable Behavior

Harassment and Bullying: This includes offensive verbal comments, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.

Exclusionary Behavior: Discouraging or excluding others from participating in discussions, projects, or social activities based on their personal attributes or choices.

Dishonesty: Plagiarism, unauthorized use of others' code or ideas, and other forms of cheating are strictly prohibited.

If you witness or experience any behavior that violates this code, please report it immediately. You can contact hackathon staff in person, through the contact form on our website, or by emailing info.biohackathon@gmail.com.

We value the safety and well-being of our participants. All reports will be taken seriously and handled with respect and discretion.

Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. Violating these rules may result in the perpetrating participant being asked to leave the event at the sole discretion of the event organizers.