GlyGen Internships/CFDE GlyGen Summer Interns Symposium 2024

We are thrilled to announce the first-ever GlyGen CFDE Internship Symposium! This is an incredible opportunity for our summer interns to demonstrate their skills and showcase the knowledge and experiences they've gained throughout their internship journey. Our interns will highlight their innovative projects and the valuable contributions they've made to GlyGen.

Internship Description

The GlyGen Common Fund Data Ecosystem (CFDE) Summer 2024 internship at The George Washington University offered a unique opportunity for both undergraduate and graduate students to gain hands-on experience in the exciting field of bioinformatics. This in-person, paid internship ran from June 3 to July 26, 2024, providing interns with the chance to work closely with experts on projects that involved the exploration and analysis of glycans, proteins, and biomarkers. Interns engaged in both bioinformatics programming and data wrangling, contributing to cutting-edge biomedical research while developing essential skills. With a focus on collaborative learning, participants worked alongside teams from GlyGen and CFDE, enhancing their understanding of biological concepts and gaining practical experience in data integration and machine learning applications. This internship not only fostered professional growth but also empowered interns to make significant contributions to the scientific community.

Program Information

Zoom Link

When: Thursday July 24

Time: 1 PM to 3 PM Eastern Time (ET).

Where: Meeting on Zoom

Objectives and Outcomes

The overall goal of this internship was to deepen understanding of GlyGen and the Common Fund Data Ecosystem (CFDE), exploring their resources, tools, and applications in the field of bioinformatics.

The main objectives of this internship were to give hands-on experience in bioinformatics by working with glycan, protein, and biomarker-related tools and data, as well as to build advanced expertise in critical areas such as machine learning, data curation, and data standards. Interns were urged to improve their soft skills, such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving ability, in order to succeed in a professional atmosphere.

Furthermore, the internship aimed to promote professional networking by establishing useful links with principle investigators and industry specialists, thereby facilitating future cooperation. Participants were given a certificate of accomplishment and a recommendation letter to help them achieve their academic and professional goals. Finally, interns were able to build leadership abilities by organising and delivering a workshop, which promoted community participation and outreach.

Symposium Agenda

Acknowledgements

• Common Fund Data Ecosystem (CFDE)
• GlyGen Team
• Michael Tiemeyer: Principal Investigator at the University of Georgia
• Raja Mazumder: Principal Investigator at The George Washington University
• Rene Ranzinger
• Melody Porterfield
• Jeet Vora
• Sean Kim
• Vishal Bakshi
• Nichole Webster
• The Mazumber Lab team

Thank you all for your invaluable support and contributions throughout this internship.

Contact info

For questions about registration or general inquiries, please contact:

Jeet Vora: jeetvora@gwu.edu

Melody Porterfield: mindyp@ccrc.uga.edu