#93 — Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary field that combines mathematics, computer science, physics, and biology to help answer key questions in modern biological sciences research.
In this episode, we’ve got the lowdown on the training you’ll need to pursue this career path, and a handy list of resources to get you started on your learning. [1] Plus, check out our related article on some of the ways that scientists from diverse fields use bioinformatics. [2]
Resources:
1. How to Become a Bioinformatician. Available at: https://bitesizebio.com/38236/how-to-become-a-bioinformatician/
2. Bioinformatics: It’s Not All About Genomics. Available at: https://bitesizebio.com/46495/bioinformatics-its-not-all-about-genomics/
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