Bioinformatics 101

Palace of Science, 11 Kralja Milana, Beograd, 11000

GDG Belgrade

Bioinformatics 101 – Your First Step in Exploring the Code of Life

Sep 27, 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM (UTC)

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About this event

Bioinformatics 101 – Your First Step in Exploring the Code of Life

📍 Location: Palace of Science, Kralja Milana 11, Belgrade
📅 Date: 27.09.2025
🕒 Time: 09:30 – 17:00

Curious about how biology meets technology? Join us for BioInformatics 101, a full-day introduction to the exciting world of bioinformatics. From understanding DNA to exploring AI-powered genomics tools, this event is designed for beginners, students, and curious professionals who want to see the future of life sciences in action.

🎯 Our Goals

  • Make bioinformatics accessible to beginners

  • Show how biology and computing intersect

  • Demonstrate Google AI/ML tools for healthcare and life sciences

  • Inspire students and professionals to start projects in this field

🌟 Special Guests & Speakers

  • Experts from academia and industry

  • Talks on foundational bioinformatics, machine learning in genomics, and real-world applications

  • Panel on careers in bioinformatics with hiring managers and researchers

👥 Who Should Attend

  • Students in biology, medicine, computer science, or data science

  • Researchers curious about computational biology

  • Developers and engineers interested in health, biotech, or bio-AI

  • Anyone exploring tech-driven careers in life sciences

🔥 Why You’ll Love It

  • Hands-on demos

  • Networking with peers, speakers, and industry experts

  • Practical insights into careers in bioinformatics

  • Learn how AI & ML are transforming healthcare and genomics

🎟️ Free Registration — Spots Limited!

Step into the world of bioinformatics and explore how data and biology come together to shape the future.

When

When

Saturday, September 27, 2025
7:30 AM – 3:00 PM (UTC)

Agenda

7:30 AMRegistration + Welcome Coffee
8:30 AMWhy bioinformatics? Why now? - Nevena Veljković, PhD
9:15 AMFoundations of Bioinformatics - prof. Jovana Kovačević, PhD
10:15 AMAI algorithms in spatial transcriptomics - Vladimir Kovačević, PhD
11:00 AMLunch Break
12:00 PMMachine Learning in Healthcare - Anđelka Zečević
1:00 PMApplied Bioinformatics: Real-World Case Studies - Laboratory for Molecular Biology
2:00 PMCareers in Bioinformatics Panel
2:45 PMClosing Remarks

Speakers

  • Nevena Veljković, PhD

    GENIAL Science

    CEO & Founder

  • prof. Jovana Kovačević, PhD

    Faculty of Mathematics, University of Belgrade

    Associate Professor

  • Vladimir Kovačević, PhD

    BGI · Research

    Senior Algorithm developer / Team lead

  • Anđelka Zečević

    Mathematical Institute of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia

  • Valentina Đorđević, PhD

    Institute of molecular genetics and genetic engineering (IMGGE), University of Belgrade

    Full Research Professor

Panelists

  • prof. Goran Rakočević, PhD

    School of Computing, Union University

    Associate Professor

  • prof. Radivoje Prodanović, PhD

    Faculty of Chemistry, University of Belgrade

    Full Professor

  • Nebojša Andrić, PhD

    Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad

    Assistant Professor

  • prof. Duška Savić Pavićević, PhD

    Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade

    Full Professor

  • prof. Saša Malkov, PhD

    Faculty of Mathematics, University of Belgrade

    Associate Professor

Moderator

  • Jana Stanković

    GDG Belgrade

    Student Outreach Lead

Host

  • Vanja Milutinović

    GDG Belgrade

    GDG Community Director

Partners

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Organizers

  • Vanja Milutinović

    Yettel

    GDG Community Director

  • Nemanja Stojšić

    Mentorship & Campus Program Manager

  • Jana Stankovic

    Student Outreach Lead

  • Sara Radosavljević

    Faculty of Organizational Sciences

    Events Program Manager

  • Aleksandra Karanović

    School of Computing

    Design & Brand Lead

  • Mina Gvozdenov

    Production & Editing Lead

  • Katarina Rajić

    Content & Publications Lead

  • Marija Stepanović

    Marketing & Communications Lead

  • Natalija Fržović

    Partnership & Support Lead

  • Strahinja Milutinović

    Logistics & Operations Lead

  • Aleksandar Stoiljković

    Microsoft

    Technical Program Manager

  • Ana Lutovac

    Angular Lead

  • Aleksa Erić

    Rivian

    Google Cloud Lead

  • Nikola Petric

    Yettel

    Flutter Lead

  • Petar Mihajlovic

    Nordeus

    AI/ML Lead

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