Hackathon@ISMB2021 Registration (coming soon)
Towards integrating protein sequence-structure-function analysis, visualization and open collaborative research
The two main goals of this virtual hackathon are:
- To develop open source software modules and collaboration tools for universal biomolecular analyses enabling integration of diverse knowledge and datasets.
- To create a sustainable diverse community of developers and designers for continued development of such tools.
Preamble
During last year Hackathon at ISMB2020, we started a series of developments towards the in-depth and systematic analysis of molecular interactions, applied in particular to SARS-CoV-2 proteins and their cell surface receptor. We also took some initial steps in the area of annotations of topological domains of membrane protein receptors, and we opened up iCn3D to evolve towards an open platform to interoperate with external data and software. A feature unique to iCn3D is the ability to share data analysis and structural views through a simple web link (example).
Naturally, new ideas of further developments also emerged as a follow up and considering the evolution during the pandemic of the sheer amount of scientific data produced, and the need to make structural information accessible and “actionable”, in particular to scientists with little knowledge in structure has emerged with an acuity never seen before.
On (1), the means to handle large amounts of data, our initial effort is focused on sequence-structure data, yet it will have to evolve towards a diversity of data relating to sequence, structure, and function. (2) is a much bigger challenge than making data and analyses FAIRR, and we believe that extending 2D visualization is a path to address this challenge. It is not exactly new, we had already initiated some developments during the ISMB2016 hackathon and a few elements were prototyped, however developing universal software in that vein requires innovation both conceptually and algorithmically. These aspects are the motivation behind the project themes in the hackathon.
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Registration and fees
To register for the hackathon, please complete this application form (link coming soon).
Applications are due by 23 July 2021 by 9pm UTC.
There is no registration fee for the Hackathon@ISMB2021 beyond your normal ISMB2021 registration fees. You have to be registered at ISMB2021 to participate in this hackathon.