5 Steps to Transitioning Into Bioinformatics As A Bio Student
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
- In this video I lay out a full guide on how to transition into Bioinformatics as a Bio student. This is the video I wish I had when I was doing my bachelors in molecular/cell biology and wandering how I could transition into Bioinformatics.
Get a PDF summary of the 5 main steps:
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OMGenomics channel: / @omgenomics
Python for Biologists book: amzn.to/3KFmqVs
Bioinformatics subreddit: / bioinformatics
Rosalind: rosalind.info/...
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Nice video! I was happily surprised to see you mention being inspired by my channel! Great to see you're sharing your experiences with bioinformatics too -- we need more voices in this field!
Thanks Maria! You're the 🐐
Biopython is a library under python....so learn python related to bioinformatics and data science..... first take admission in some good colleges like IBAB, there they'll teach you everything.@marvelous_edits
We are lucky to have you both. You are inspiring us, and opening doors for us.
you helped me a lot. please provide more elaborated video on what you learned in post graduation
I really needed this bro,what a treasure you're!
Thank you for this! I am starting my masters in bioinformatics mid year..You got a new subscriber.
can you guide me in my bachelors ??
Most relatable and honest video I watched on bioinformatics till now.
You are such a great storyteller! The story you shared really resonates with me and my current situation.
Hi. Thank you for providing such great information. I am an international student here in Uk studying Masters in Molecular microbiology. I really want to these skills.
@maryamshabbir7757 Hey, I’m interested in msc in molecular microbiology course, does the course your studying involves research or thesis?
finally all of my doubts have been cleared after watching your videos Thankyou soo much brother
are u willin to do it too?
Thank you so much for this! Im a final year Biochemistry student and I only recently decided I wanted to get into Bioinformatics for the exact same reason you did :) + I'm also currently applying for the same MRes in Bioinformatics and Theoretical Systems biology (which I assume is in Imperial) I feel loads better after watching this because I really felt like I wasn't improving in python fast enough.
Thanks. I got a 2:2 in biomedical science and no graduate job wants me, and I did very little python in my free time. I want to get a hybrid/fully remote job in this field within 2 yeats
I'm learning Python from free code camp. It's pretty fun
great information! would be very helpful to make more videos about your current job, responsibilities and your day life as a person who is working in the industry.
Hi Oggy, thanks for uploading this video. I've went through it and it's been very helpful! I've personally been very narrowminded and undecisive on pursuing a bioinfo masters, but hearing your experience throughout the video has been showing me that at least moving towards the field step-by-step will help a person understand the bigger picture of bioinformatics, which I've been confused about for a while. Congratulations on taking the plunge on your job offers! It definitely seems like you've been able to benefit from it.
Great video man, I’m interested in bioinformatics, I got the basics of python down and now I’m coding some projects. This video gave me a pretty good idea of how to move forward. I appreciate you. God bless.
Thank you so much for the lecture. I am south Korean. I am majoring in biology in Korea. I respect you so much and you are so cool. I want to be a wonderful bioinformatics expert like you.
Thank you so much I studied biotechnology and I wanted to go for bioinformatics. I was so lost, this was really helpful.
same
Hands down this is what I'm dealing with currently as an undergrad who just graduated not that long ago. I'm trying to find a wet lab job since that's primarily most of my skill set. Then after a year of working get into a master's Bioinformatics program.
You got this bro! 👊
@@oggyinformatics Thanks for the support G. 🙏
@@josecantu8195 how's you doing in your masters?? Do you recommend bachelor in bioinformatics or in biology?
@@samriddhisingh4447 CS or DS or Biology bachelor's I would recommend. I'm not doing my master's anytime soon. I got into a research lab that does both wet lab and bioinformatics so I'm being trained in both. I might just go straight for the PhD after working for a few years and building my skills in both areas.
@@josecantu8195can you get a position in a research lab for bioinformatics without masters?
Thanks alot Oggy, i am a pharmacist from Syria who moved to Germany to start a bioinformatic master (cause the field didn't exist at the time in my country). I actually ended the first year of my bioinformatic masters and now searching to get more practical experience in labs or institutes. I find it hard to get an internship since I don't have so much experience in coding and I was getting frustrated cause the competition is a little high in Frankfurt. But after watching Ur vedio I got a little bit motivated and found the book in my Uni library. I think I should now start with the second and third step that u mentioned even if it will take me alittle more time than others. Thanks again😊
Which University you're doing your masters from
did you completed your bachelors from bioinformatics ???@@rishabhchauhan9259
which university accepted you ? i noticed all universities require programming / math and i come from biology background
Hello sir. Thanks for the info. I was really struggling to start over. I have bachelor degree in biochemistry and a master degree in biochemistry and molecule biology. But im suffering with ptsd and bipolar disorder and im on medication. Its really hard for me to continue working in wetlab as there is lots of experiment to conducts with such a conditions. I was searching to switch my major to something that is possible for me to do with the kind of health issues i have. Finally, i came to know about bioinformatics. Thank you so much you just made it easy for me. Soon im going to start over my bioinformatics journey the same as you explained. ❤
Hang in there! You have a great background and it is totally feasible to get into bioinformatics! I wish I had a MSc like you and I´m already 50! I mean, for me it´s even more difficult to come back. You have the material conditions, everything else you need is already inside you! Have you tried to heal yourself with a spiritual approach instead of just medication?
Meditation and Yoga for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Meta-Analytic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5939561/
Cognitions in Sleep: Lucid Dreaming as an Intervention for Nightmares in Patients With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7471655/
Have you looked into dream yoga/lucid dreaming as an alternative therapy? There is even research on military veterans with PTSD proving its efficacy.
Wish you all the best and hope you can overcome it soon! You can do it!
I'm from MLT background now it clears all my doubts about my biology background
Quick notes
8:27 Learn python from any one more then 4 hours uploaded last 1 year every day code atleast 30 minutes
9:25 creating project based on u learned like calculator or any thing u enjoy
12:09 python for bioinformatics book find physical book and try to apply in biological problems
15:37 job related and msc experience soft skills
18:59 get more experience in practical has much as possible
Thank you! This reinforced my decision to enter the field as a biology student.
Don't do it just go directly into tech much better prospects
@@rudylawson5552oh really? you could save my future, why specifically?
Great video! You don't know how important is this video, bro. Subscribed, Thanks!
Thanks Juan!
Thank you for sharing your experiences!
Great video. Also looking into bioinformatics for a masters degree
This is really inspiring and helpful for me as a beginner. Thank you
Good video, I am currently looking for a master in bioinformatics myself.
Thanks for sharing your way of Learning.
You have been very Helpful Here, thanks alot
19:35 fair point but from experience you are a lot more competitive in the industry with a PhD, especially when first starting out as a BioInformatician - this is also coming from someone with slightly more experience than you with a master's degree at the time. I still got a job in the end but it didn't come quickly
24:00 also would add learn how to script on the Linux command line
Hi. Thank you for the extremely informative video. Could you maybe talk about the job opportunities in the field for fresh graduates (master's)? Thank you!
It’d be really nice and thoughtful of you , if you maybe take your time and make a solid detailed video on career prospects of Bioinformatician with recent release of AI tools . i think with release of ChatGPT and other AI tools , I feel like this field will get saturated at some point but it’be really nice if we get the insights from someone who currently works in this field as in from someone like you. I like your videos and it inspires me a lot to do what we all been trying to achieve as a scientist/ biologist.
Thank you, this was really helpful
Thanks man this video is awesome
Hi Oscar, can you tell me where did you finish your masters? and what specific modules within the masters degree helped you the most?
Tahnk you so much~
Thank you so much.❤
Great video sir!
Nice video.
thank you very much
Yhhh I STILL WATCH OMGenomics 😂😂
and how to transitioning to bioinfotmatics from web programming?
Thanks for a great video! Is there a way I might get a hand in those projects you did during your masters? That would be very much appreciated. Thanks again!
I want to learn bioinformatics.Do you provide personal training?
Hello OGGY thanks for making me believe in my dream. I have some questions for everyone who can answer me and help
Apart from learning a language, what is essential to know from mathematics and statistics? (Like linear algebra ?)
Is there any link that suggests topics which I could research?
I'm majoring in biotechnology, senior year and wants to publish an article
Can you please clarify the types of projects that you have done before your masters? I am stuck in that phase. Just names of your projects back then.
thank u
Hello @oggyinformatics I was wondering if you could help me out here. Which school did you enrolled in, to get your masters in Bioinformatics? I have a bachelor’s degree in Biology and I’m searching for a school to do my masters degree in Bioinformatics. Hope you see this message. Thanks.
which university you studied in uk
please tell
Any tips for finding jobs that aren't medicine or human focused in bioinformatics. I am currently doing a biology MS with a focus on genetics and I have take a bioinformatics class and have started doing alot of self teaching. I want to find a job that I would be able to use bioinformatics skills but it seems difficult to find thoose jobs.
Ty😊
Do you have any tips on the job applications process?
I studied bioinformatics in undergraduate but like I understand basically nothing, it’s too hard
Is it possible for me to pursue a path that integrates my medical studies with technology? I'm currently in my fourth year and have come to this realization, but I don't want to abandon my medical degree. Do you have any advice for me in this regard?
what is your advise if you want to choose subject for an article and molecular dockibg involves in, i'm realy in need, i don't know either how can i start and choose a subject
hi
how about switching from informatics to bioinformatics, do you have thoughts on that?
I am a biology ( 🧬genetics)student next year i wanna switch into computer since but i am learning programming byself about AI and data s , and i wanna do projects related to bioinfo any beginner to intermidiate projects idea u have tell me man i wanna atleast do smg usefull with my 2years of biology .
Thnks man
can you share the pdf link of that book
i am from India . i am unable to purchase it
Hi
I have a doubt whether an individual from pharmacy career can move to bioinformatics course with basic coding knowledge.
Hey, so I am interested in applying for bioinformatics postgrad from Biochem and I am required to provide a research concept. I need help with this, can anyone please assist?
how intense was the maths and statistics part of the masters, its not my strongest subject at all...
sir from this session i am going to join my bachlors in bioinformatics from indian as i live in India ,,, but problem with universities in India is there is no exposure much ,, so can you help me doing my masters from foreign ??
What about pharma students, how can i integrate my coding skills of python in this industry
Developing a new drugs i guess
Hello I am a dentist and I have a MSc degree in bioinformatics and I was the top of my class, there are no jobs in this field, please find something else.. I now study computer science. You're welcome.
Hey, from where you did msc in bioinformatics?
Hi, thanks a lot for this video. I'm planning to pay for the python fundamentals course on data camp because I don't know which tutorial to choose on RUclips. What do you think? Will it be the best choice to pay for the data camp course?
Hello Bro! What course did you choose finally ?. Regards
@@sif-eddinenejmi518 I chose this ruclips.net/video/mDKM-JtUhhc/видео.htmlsi=1fSNKMai0eOLXvO8
I have less than 5 months till I graduate with BS Biology and I have had a very brief introduction to R. I want to learn R within a months time and use it for a portion of my undergrad thesis project. Keep in mind I am a full time student. Am I being unrealistic or do you think I could do all of that within 5 months?
I think it's possible, if you set aside some time each day and commit to it. You will also be able to learn on the go during your thesis project. Good luck my friend :)
Is it true that bioinformatics jobs can be stressful due to all the deadlines that have to be reached?
They can be but it depends on the specific role. For me academia was not as stressful as industry. But that's only my personal experience.
hi,so i am actually pursuing btech bioinformatics(in india) and i have decided to go for further studies in bioinformatics in canada,so like is this a well earning career?
bro me to from INDIA and wish to join bachelor in bsc bioinformatics .. same problem i knows in India , we have to do our master from foreign .. by the way can you guide me in same , and please suggest best clg to bsc bioinformatics!!!!!!!!
@@ramratansankhla bro I am currently doing btech bioinformatics and i guess it would be better u just need to search it up, like I decided it due to passion and it's totally upto u.
@@joeljohn5441 i am also very passionate in research and things where we are exploring new things which are totally made by ours .. do you have idea of any clgs for bsc bioinformatics ,,.. can we talk isolated ??
Hey Oggy! Thanks for this amazing comprehensive video that helped me solidify my choice! I have 1 question about the things that bugs me and pushes me away from a master's degree in bioinformatics: maths. Not that I'm the worse student but I'm scared of the contents that get lectured in a master's degree as well as advanced statistics. I'm currently on my last year in a bachelor's degree and I have passed in maths and stats with relatively good grades yet I still fear it. I started learning to code about 2 weeks ago and I'm loving it so I know I'll be motivated to learn what I need to continue. Did you find it that hard? Which areas in Maths and Stats were aborded and out of those ones, which did you feel more struggle? Thank you once again!
This is amazing and timely!!!
Please how can I reach you via mail.
Will ChatGPT take away. Bioinformatics jobs?
Hmmm, good question. It's impossible to predict the future but let me give it a go.
I don't think AI is going to replace Bioinformatics jobs any time soon. At the moment it is just a tool in our tool box that can assist us and make us more efficient. But we are still in the early stages with ChatGPT and similar models. I think these technologies will become a lot more advanced in the future, especially as we have these tech giants competing with each other to develop the best models.
One question that comes to mind is what does a bioinformatician actually do?
- write code
- analyze and interpret data
- create databases
- Write manuscripts
- Develop and apply models
If I think about it, ChatGTP is capable of doing most of these things with the correct prompts. Maybe not developing new models/ methods. So based on first principles, yes, it is a possibility that AI could replace a bioinformatician in the future.
But I'm sure you could say the same about every occupation. I think what it means to be a bioinformatician will change. Also, just like on the dawn of the internet, new jobs will be created that didn't exist before.
These are just some initial thoughts but I will think about this more and maybe make a video about this.
@@oggyinformatics do you recommend bachelor in bioinformatics??
Definitely not for some time tbf
@@samriddhisingh4447 do you ??? from india ??