Genotek Becomes a Partner of HSE’s Master’s Programme ‘Data Analysis in Biology and Medicine’
In September 2024, employees of Genotek Medical Genetics Centre will act as instructors and supervisors for students’ term papers and master's theses in the ‘Data Analysis in Biology and Medicine’ programme at the HSE Faculty of Computer Science. Genotek’s expertise in Big Data analysis and bioinformatics processing of sequencing data has allowed the revision of the curriculum to include modern data analysis methods in biology and medicine.
Genotek employees will teach four courses: ‘Introduction to Molecular Biology,’ ‘Practical Bioinformatics,’ ‘Systems Biology and Personalised Medicine,’ and a scientific seminar.
The programme will help students find employment in biotech, pharma, and medical companies, as well as at Genotek Medical Genetics Centre.
Genotek also makes donations to support research at the International Laboratory of Bioinformatics at the HSE Faculty of Computer Science.
Maria Poptsova
‘The involvement of Genotek in teaching our academic programme will provide students with an opportunity to gain practical experience and engage in research at a rapidly growing biotech company. Genotek has significant experience in sequencing data analysis and collaborating with medical centres, and we expect students to learn the most up-to-date methods of genomic data analysis through courses taught by company staff. Although graduates of our programme are already in high demand in the job market, the courses from Genotek will further enhance their competitiveness in the biotech industry,’ noted Maria Poptsova, Academic Supervisor of the master's programme ‘Data Analysis in Biology and Medicine’ and Head of the International Laboratory of Bioinformatics at the HSE Faculty of Computer Science.
Alexander Rakitko
‘Bioinformatics is a dynamically evolving scientific discipline at the intersection of biology, medicine, and information technology. As a leader in this field, Genotek strives to ensure that graduates of the HSE master's programme are highly qualified international-level specialists, prepared to solve modern challenges. The training programme provides students with unique opportunities to acquire knowledge and skills that are in high demand in the job market,’ said Alexander Rakitko, Director of Science at Genotek Medical Genetics Centre.
Genotek is a leading company in genetic research and personalised medicine, developing ground-breaking solutions for diagnosing and preventing diseases through genetic testing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
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