Bioinformatics Zen

I guess one of the golden rules of blogging is write about what people are interested in. Here’s the most common questions I get emailed, and my answers to them.

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In World of Bioinformatics Quest^TM (WoBQ) having the right character that suits your style is essential. You may think that a hot shot Rubyist is the coolest class to be, but remember that you have to play this character for the next 50 years. In general it’s better to be a character that you’ll enjoy playing, rather than one that will get you more publications but have less fun with. This page will guide you through all the parts of character generation for WoBQ.

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Last week, I was at a GRAD school in Brighton. These schools, specifically aimed at PhD students, teach the skills missing from postgraduate study, such as team-working, negotiation, communication, and marketing. This might sound a but woolly, but if you are a PhD student in the UK, I really recommend going to one.

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