Event Details
Thursday, January 15, 2026
5:15 PM
Thursday, January 15, 2026
7:00 PM
Biological Sciences Centre, CW 410
University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
Description
Join us for the first seminar of 2026!
**Agenda:**
**5:15 - 5:20 PM** - Welcome
YegBUG team member introduction (5 minutes)
**5:20 - 5:50 PM** - yegBUG - Edmonton Bioinformatics User Group, what is it for you?
Dr. David Wishart will discuss the vision and purpose of YegBUG, exploring what the Edmonton Bioinformatics User Group means for our community. (30 minutes)
**5:50 - 6:00 PM** - Q&A
Open discussion with all attendees (10 minutes)
**6:00 - 6:15 PM** - MiMeDB: the Human Microbial Metabolome Database for 2026
Ray Kruger will present the latest updates to MiMeDB, the comprehensive database of human microbial metabolites. (15 minutes)
**6:15 - 7:00 PM** - Networking & Light Refreshments
Connect with fellow bioinformatics enthusiasts over refreshments (45 minutes)
**Location:** Biological Sciences Centre, CW 410 (In-person only)
**Note:** This event is not eligible for CBH community funds.
Topics
yegBUG bioinformatics community MiMeDB microbial metabolomePart of: YegBUG Seminar Series 2025-2026
Speakers
Professor, Depts. of Biological Sciences & Computing Science
Research Assistant, Faculty of Science - Biological Sciences