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Boston Women in Bioinformatics

Advancing Women in Bioinformatics by Creating Networks of Support, Collaboration, and Empowerment.

Boston Women in Bioinformatics 2026 Fall Fundraiser

2026 Fall Fundraiser

Where Women Are Leading the Next Wave of Bioinformatics

Join us on September 29, 2026 for a panel discussion over dinner and a raffle, centered on building a more inclusive field. Ticket sales directly fund the programming and resources we provide year-round.

Interested in sponsoring? We'd love to have your organization at the table.

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Upcoming Event

BWIB x BCBB Lightning Talks, sponsored by Seqera

CIC Cambridge @ 1 Broadway, 1 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02142
A stylized DNA double helix arcs upward as lightning bolts crack through it, glowing above the Boston skyline at night. The Seqera logo sits in the top-left corner to mark their sponsorship of the lightning talks event.

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Attendees of Boston Women in Bioinformatics networking event in front of Festival of Genomics backdrop

Issue 007: June 2026

Community, connections, and what's coming next.

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Latest from Our Community

Dive into the latest blogs, videos, and conversations from our members

Sharvari Narendra

Member Spotlight: Sharvari Narendra

Finding Her Voice, One Pipeline at a Time

Aysheh Alrfooh sits on a mountain rock in her hiking outfit, sunlight glowing behind her like a spotlight.

Member Spotlight: Aysheh Alrfooh

An interview on methylation, mentorship, and movies

DNA sequencing

The Rite of Process

A Poem on Whole Genome Sequencing Analysis

Help Us Close the Gender Gap
(and win a $25 gift card!)

Our data already shows it: 21% of men vs. 14% of women report holding leadership positions.
Help us build the evidence base our community deserves.

  • ✅ Takes ~5 minutes & all responses are anonymous
  • 🎁 Every 100 new responses, we raffle a $25 gift card
  • 📢 Share with colleagues, collaborators, and friends