PyCon APAC 2025

Bioinformatics is a field in data science that analyzes biological data with technology. Python is one of the key parts of bioinformatics since it is popular, has a wide library, and has a large community. This talk will also highlight the important role that bioinformatics plays in helping the country solve its challenges. Through the lens of bioinformatics tools like Biopython, scikit-bio, and more, the audience—whether they are developers, data scientists, researchers, or simply enthusiasts—will be able to gain insights and be inspired to harness these tools and participate in solving real-world problems.

The target audience of this talk is categorized into two (2): primary and secondary audiences.

a. Primary Audience: Python developers, data scientists, bioinformaticians, and health professionals interested in applying Python and bioinformatics in addressing real-world problems.

b. Secondary Audience: Students, researchers, and professionals in the Philippines, or anyone interested in the intersection of technology and biology (bioinformatics).

In this talk, I will cover the following topics:

1. Introduction: Bioinformatics in Action in the Philippines (13 minutes)
   -> Bioinformatics as an application of data science will be introduced, along with some example applications in the Philippines.

2. Tools and Techniques: How Python Powers Bioinformatics in the Philippines (7 minutes)
   -> Introduction of Python's role in bioinformatics (BioPython, Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, scikit-bio, etc.).

3. Short Walkthrough: What is an example of a bioinformatics process? (10 minutes)
   -> Project walkthrough, which will showcase what a bioinformatics process looks like.