"To network and explore software development job opportunities in this area. I have both a biology research and a software development background, though not bioinformatics specifically. I am actively searching for a position."
"Moving into this field with BSEE and MS Biological Sciences from Stanford and additional UC Extension coursework in bioinformatics and biostatistics."
"Scientist at ConfometRx, with background in protein crystallography and computational chemistry/biology. Currently working on crystallography of G-protein coupled receptors."
"I have been working in the bioinformatics field for 20 years and would like to get more contact with others working in the Bay Area."
"Professional networking and interest in next-generation sequencing technology applications."
"I want to learn more about disciplines I do not work in and to network and make contacts since I am relatively new to the area"
"Hello, I am a scientist at Allopartis Biotechnologies, developing improved enzymes for the biofuels industry. I am interested in learning about new bioinformatics tools and meeting interesting people."
"i've utilized some bioinformatics methods in my research and would like to learn more."