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src/archive/2025/2025-03-13.md

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+# Mar - Fereydoun Hormozdiari
+
+!!! info "Event Details"
+
+    **Date/Time:**
+
+    Thursday, March 13th, 2025 :material-clock: 11:00am - 12:30pm PT
+
+    **Location:**
+
+    :material-video: Remote
+
+/// html | div[class="bio"]
+
+![headshot](./images/fereydoun_hormozdiari.jpeg)
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+/// html | div
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+**Featured Speaker**: Dr. Fereydoun Hormozdiari
+
+**Talk Title:**  Computational and machine learning approaches in studying genomics and complex diseases
+
+<!-- ![type:video](https://www.youtube.com/embed/<CODE>) -->
+
+**Affiliation:**
+
+- Associate Professor at the University of California, Davis
+
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+///
+
+**Bio:**
+
+Fereydoun Hormozdiari is an Associate Professor at the University of California, Davis (UC Davis). His research expertise lies in bioinformatics and computational biology, with a focus on the human genome and complex diseases such as autism and cancer. Dr. Hormozdiari has received prestigious awards such as Solan Research and the NSF CAREER Award for his research in computational genomics. His current research focuses on developing advanced computational algorithms for genomics, applying machine learning techniques to investigate human health and disease, and exploring the molecular mechanisms of cancer biology.
+
+**Abstract:**
+
+In this talk, we will introduce a novel computational concept of sample-specific (SFS) strings for processing long-read genomic data. We will present advanced methods that utilize SFS strings to identify structural variants in hard-to-call genomic regions and augment pangenome graphs. We will also explore how non-coding SVs contribute to complex diseases. Finally, we will discuss innovative computational approaches for studying non-coding regions, such as enhancers, and their role in cancer development.
+
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+/// html | div[class="bio"]
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+![headshot](./images/tony-liang.jpg)
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+**Trainee Speaker:** Chunqing (Tony) Liang
+
+**Affiliation:** MSc Bioinformatics, UBC under Dr. Amrit Singh, CompBio lab of Centre for Heart Lung Innovation at St Paul's hospital
+
+**Talk Title**: MESSI: A Nextflow pipeline for benchmarking multiomics integration methods
+
+///
+
+///

src/archive/2025/2025-05-11.md

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+# VanBUG Graphical Abstract Contest 2025
+
+!!! info "Event Details"
+
+
+    **Date/time:**
+
+    Friday, May 9th, 2025 :material-clock: 5:00PM - 7:00PM (with a social period till 8:00PM) (Pacific Time)
+
+
+    :material-map-marker: **Location:** Langara College, T-Building Gallery ([170 West 49th Avenue, Vancouver](https://goo.gl/maps/GEVZkaKNvhAipUqF7))
+
+The competition will be followed by a social where light refreshments are provided.
+
+
+## Synopsis
+
+VanBUG is hosting a competition for students to present their scientific research in the form of a graphical abstract! Each 3 minute presentation should discuss a contestant’s research project (e.g. directed studies, internship, thesis work, etc.) related to computer or biological sciences, aided by a single-page graphical abstract as opposed to a slideshow. Students should feel free to present regardless of their project's scope or duration — the intent of this competition is to promote science communication in a manner accessible to the general public. We welcome participants to be creative and go beyond just words with their visual aids!
+
+## Prizes:
+
+- 1st Place ($150)
+- 2nd Place ($90)
+- 3rd Place ($45)
+- Viewer's Choice ($45)
+- Attendee Prize Draws (2 at $30 each)
+
+All winners will be contacted by email to receive their gift cards.
+
+## Contestants:
+
+Anyone belonging to one of the following may participate as a contestant:
+
+1. A undergraduate or graduate student currently enrolled in good standing at a college or university
+2. A recent graduate of a diploma, Bachelor's, Master’s, or doctoral degree no earlier than January 2024
+
+## Presentation
+
+### Content
+* The Participant should present their scientific research project aided by a single-slide graphical abstract. 
+* They should present their research using lay terms (i.e. in a manner that a non-expert could understand).
+* The project must be in a scientific discipline related to either computer or biological sciences (or both).
+* The presentation must be delivered in person in English only; pre-recordings are not allowed.
+* The content should be original and free from copyrighted, illegal, confidential, or offensive (e.g. profanity, discrimination, racism) materials, as determined by the Organizers. Any violations will result in instant disqualification.
+
+
+### Time Limit
+
+A maximum of 3 minutes of presentation time is allowed.
+
+### Visual Aid
+
+Presentations are required to utilize a single-slide graphical abstract. No other visual aids are allowed, and the graphical abstract should serve alone to communicate the key points of the presented project. The abstract is to be submitted as a non-animated, landscape, letter-sized (8.5x11) pdf file to the Organizers for review by April 20, 2025.
+
+
+## Evaluation
+
+Competition placements will be determined by a panel of judges with expertise in science communication.
+
+Specifically, the following criteria are considered:
+
+1. Scientific Communication
+2. Delivery
+3. Visual Aid
+4. Overall Impression
+
+The "Viewer's Choice" award will be determined by the audience.
+
+
+## Registration Requirements
+
+* Full name
+* Contact email
+* College affiliations(s)
+* Student classification
+* Up to 150 words describing the graphical abstract they will present
+* Up to 150 words justifying how their graphical abstract is related to computer/biological sciences

src/index.md

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 ## VanBUG Monthly Event
 
 {%
-   include-markdown "./archive/2025/2025-02-20.md"
-   start="# Feb - Rob Patro"
+   include-markdown "./archive/2025/2025-03-13.md"
+   start="# Mar - Fereydoun Hormozdiari"
 %}

src/schedule.md

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     Trainee Speaker: Parham Kazemi
 
-- ### March 20th, 2025, Thursday
+- ### March 13th, 2025, Thursday
 
     :material-clock: 11:00am - 12:30pm PT
 
     :material-map-marker: Remote
 
     :material-video: Connection Details TBA
 
-    Featured Speaker: TBA
+    Featured Speaker: Dr. Fereydoun Hormozdiari
 
-    Trainee Speaker: TBA
+    Trainee Speaker: Chunqing (Tony) Liang
+
+- ### May 9th, 2025, Friday
+
+    :material-clock: 5:00pm - 8:00pm PT
+
+    :material-map-marker: Langara College, T-Building Gallery ([170 West 49th Avenue, Vancouver](https://goo.gl/maps/GEVZkaKNvhAipUqF7))
+
+    VanBUG Graphical Abstract Contest 2025
 
 ///