Bioinformatics, systems biology topics of research conference

June 4, 2012–The second annual University of Delaware bioinformatics and systems biology research symposium was held Thursday, May 24, in the Embassy Suites Newark.

Hosted by UD’s Center for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (CBCB), the event drew more than 100 participants, including faculty and students from various disciplines across UD, as well as representatives from companies, other academic institutions, and government labs and agencies.

Polar Quest – Will Antarctic worms warm to changing climate?

Dec. 19, 2011–Researchers at the University of Delaware are examining tiny worms that inhabit the frigid sea off Antarctica to learn not only how these organisms adapt to the severe cold, but how they will survive as ocean temperatures increase.

UD wins $2.2 million grant for bioenergy research

   DOE Grant

Nov. 8, 2011–Biofuels are fuels made from renewable resources, such as agricultural and forest products and byproducts. Unlike their non-renewable fossil fuel counterparts, such as oil, their increased usage has the potential to reduce pollution and U.S. dependence on foreign resources.

CBCB Welcomes Research Assistant Professor Manabu Torii

   Manabu Torii

November 4, 2011–The Center for Bioinformatics & Computational Biology (CBCB) is extremely pleased to welcome Dr. Manabu Torii as a new Research Assistant Professor. Dr. Torii will contribute to the development of text mining systems as part of the CBCB bioinformatics infrastructure for knowledge discovery.