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BioNet 2025 Invited Speakers and Panelists
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Dr. Bashashati is an Associate Professor at UBC, Principal Investigator at VCHRI, and Director of AI and Bioinformatics in BC's Ovarian Cancer Research Program. His research combines machine learning, imaging, digital pathology, and 'omics data to improve pathology, identify treatment biomarkers, and gain cancer insights. With nearly 20,000 citations, his work appears in top journals like Nature.

Dr. Ali Bashashati, PhD

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Dr. Brazas is the Director of Adaptive Oncology at OICR and Scientific Director of Bioinformatics.ca, where she promotes bioinformatics training and community building. She co-founded the Toronto Bioinformatics User Group (TorBUG) and plays a key role in advancing bioinformatics education as an executive with the ISCB and a member of GOBLET, a global organization supporting bioinformatics learning and training.

Dr. Michelle Brazas, PhD

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Carina Butterworth PEng, PhD(c)
Carina holds a BSc, MSc in Geomatics Engineering, and a Certificate for Emerging Leaders from the University of Calgary. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, her research focuses on improving breast cancer imaging using microwave technology. An award-winning instructor in SAIT’s Geomatics Engineering Technology program, she was the recipients of  the 2021 Saitsa Teaching Excellence Award, National Geomatics Leader in Innovation Award, the SAIT Brand Original Award (2016) and the International Women’s Day Catalyst Award (2020).
Panel Discussion: Applications of AI in bioinformatics and the rapidly changing landscape

Join us on Thursday May 8th for a discussion around how the evolution of artificial intelligence is impacting bioinformatics research, education and deployment.

Featuring:
Dr. Michelle Brazas - Ontario Institute for Cancer Research
Dr. Steven Jones - BC Cancer Research Institute
Carina Butterworth - Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Dr. Raja Singh - BioAro
We are in the process of selecting and inviting additional speakers for BioNet 2025, check back for more information soon!

Past Meeting Programs

The 2nd Annual BioNet Research Conference Program

The 3rd Annual BioNet Research Conference Program

The 4th Annual BioNet Research Conference Program

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@2025 by Eric Merzetti.

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