Patryk Rurka is one of the beneficiaries of the competition for funding student and PhD candidates mobility within the HarSval project. He received 14250 PLN funding for the specialized course: IN-BIOS9000- Sequencing technologies, data analysis and applications.

Enjoy reading his report below:

“Thanks to funding from the HarSval competition, I had the pleasure of participating in the bioinformatics course organized by the Department of Informatics at the University of Oslo. The course focused on advanced computational methods in bioinformatics and computational biology, offering in-depth knowledge on analyzing biological data using modern algorithms and programming tools. The aim was to explore topics such as genomic sequencing, gene annotation, and modeling of biological networks. The program also included applications of machine learning in solving complex biological problems, with lectures given by experienced faculty teachers from Oslo University and abroad known for their expertise in their respective fields.

One of the major advantages of this course was its comprehensive approach, covering everything from the initial isolation of biological material in the laboratory—the first phase of sample preparation—to the final stages involving complete analysis of the data gotten from the material from various perspectives. Participation in this course enabled me to deepen my knowledge of advanced bioinformatics methods, which enriched and helped already my research on novel targeted therapies for glioblastoma a lot. During the course, I had the opportunity to work with real samples and data, which directly translates to practical aspects of my doctoral work. Access to the latest technologies and research methodologies will allow me to introduce innovative solutions into my research.

Collaboration with experts from the University of Oslo and participation in workshops and seminars allowed me to learn how the Norwegian scientists work, think and to get and unique insight to their culture. Being there allowed me to establish direct contacts with Norwegian scientists and other PhD students that are specialists in bioinformatics, computational biology, cancer genetics, but particularly in interpreting data obtained from studies on human biological sequencing data. This opened possibilities for research projects and knowledge exchange between our group and Norwegian scientist.
This experience was invaluable, as it not only enriched my scientific toolbox and competence but also enhanced the quality of my thesis, increasing its practical value. It will directly result in a more in-depth analysis of the experimental data already obtained, contributing significantly to my studies”