The Liver Meeting 2019-Bioinformatics and How to Find Collaborators: Innovative Tools to Study the Microbiome

Bioinformatics and How to Find Collaborators: Innovative Tools to Study the Microbiome

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In the video transcript, Dr. Ken asks for help from the speaker, who initially had no clue about machine learning. Instead, the speaker talks about finding collaborators based on clinical expertise. The speaker emphasizes the importance of defining goals, seeking help where needed, and being proactive in networking to find collaborators. They discuss the process of engaging with potential partners and highlighting the need for clear communication and shared responsibilities. The speaker shares a personal anecdote about delving into microbiome research and emphasizes the iterative process of learning from collaborations. They touch on the significance of staying current and adaptable in research projects. The discussion shifts to the importance of sample consistency, influences of antibiotics and diet, and the impact of drug usage on the gut microbiome. They also highlight the effectiveness of fecal microbial transplantations in specific clinical contexts. The panel concludes with a conversation on the benefits and considerations of different sequencing methods for microbiome analysis.

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Presenter: Anna Mae Diehl

Keywords

machine learning

clinical expertise

defining goals

networking

collaborations

microbiome research

gut microbiome