Identify Organisms from a Stream of DNA Sequences

This Challenge seeks innovative algorithms to analyze samples that contain mixed segments of genetic sequence from next-generation sequencing instruments and report the identities of each organism represented in the sample and characterization of all non-host organisms.  Technical details and requirements are available in the full description. 

The IEEE-USA has begun soliciting applications for its 2013-2014 Government Fellows Program.  Each year, IEEE-USA sponsors government fellowships for three qualified IEEE members.  The fellows – chosen by the IEEE-USA Government Fellows Committee and confirmed by the IEEE-USA Board – spend a year in Washington serving as advisers to the U.S. Congress or to key U.S. Department of State decision-makers.

Symposium title:
“Contaminant and Impurity Testing for Pharmaceutical Bioprocessing: Highly Sensitive and Accurate qPCR and DNA Sequencing-Based Technologies”

Presentation topics include:
Highly accurate identification of bacteria and fungi using advanced DNA sequencing technology