Learning BIOINFORMATICS in 2023 - What I would do differently! - Genomics with Georgia

I was recently asked how I would start learning bioinformatics if I was to start right now, well here’s the answer - learn from my mistakes!

Welcome to Genomics with Georgia! I'm a self taught data scientist with simply an undergrad in biology who transitioned from wet lab to dry lab during the pandemic. After sharing my career start on LinkedIn I've had lots of people reach out wanting more information on how to learn to code as a biologist and all things genomic data science. So here we are: Georgia is using this platform to share all she's learnt, the resources she's found and hopefully inspire people to pursue this awesome path.

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 = intro
01:00 = learn python first
04:00 = use kaggle and…
07:25 = my BIGGEST mistake
08:20 = integrate coding into your life
09:35 = intentional workshop selecting! Hunt it out
11:18 = chat to as many peeps as possible
12:00 = SQL oops
12:40 = importance of your manager
13:05 = outro


Links to mentioned helpful things:
★ https://www.codecademy.com/catalog/la...
★ https://codefirstgirls.com/courses/cl...
★ https://www.kaggle.com/general/203136 (bioinfo)
★ https://www.kaggle.com/competitions
★ Collection of Bio resources: https://www.opentargets.org, https://cancer.sanger.ac.uk/cosmic, https://www.malariagen.net/resources/..., https://www.internationalgenome.org,
★ https://www.training.cam.ac.uk/bioinf...
★ https://www.earlham.ac.uk/advanced-tr...
★ https://carpentries.org/workshops/





Learn to code like me:
★ Learn Python on Codecademy: https://www.codecademy.com/catalog/la... (Specifically Learn Python3)
★ Learn R (https://www.codecademy.com/learn/learn-r)
★ Learn the command line (https://www.codecademy.com/learn/lear...)
★ Code First Girls Uni Kickstarter: (https://codefirstgirls.com/courses/cl...)
★ Volunteer with CFG: (https://codefirstgirls.com/opportunit...)
★ My article with EI about why undergrads should learn to code (https://www.earlham.ac.uk/articles/st...)

Academic Background
🧬 Cert HE Medical Science Uni of Buckingham (2015-2016)
🧬 BSc (Hons) Molecular Biology & Genetics University of East Anglia (2017-2020)
🧬 Bioinformatics Internship with GenSoc at Earlham Institute (2020)
🧬 Employment as Genomic Data Scientist (2020)

Non-traditional Background
❥ Worked full-time during 2/3rds of my degree (I made the best Martini in Norwich)
❥ Estranged from my parents
❥ Carer during undergrad

Frequently Asked Questions:
•Q. How old are you?
•A. 25
•Q. When did you start learning to code?
•A. August 2019
•Q. What languages do you mainly use in your work?
•A. Python, Bash, R
•Q. Where are you based?
•A. I live and work in Cambridge UK
•Q. What do I work on?
•A. I'm a genomic data scientist working on malaria genomic surveillance
•Q. Why are you making this channel?
•A I feel very lucky to have stumbled into this field slightly before the start of the pandemic. I love my job so much and want to share how I made the transition from a wet lab biology degree and bring more transparency to the field of bioinformatics and genomic data science


Connect with me Socials:
➞   / genomicswit.  .
➞   / gwhittonx  

Contact:
☑ [email protected]

Music Creds:

Merry Bay by Ghostrifter Official |   / ghostrifter-official  
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