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Updates on projects, publications, events, and developments across the Norwegian bioinformatics infrastructure.
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New Node Leaders at the University of Oslo
Prof. Eivind Valen and Dr Anthony Mathelier are now taking over as leaders of the ELIXIR node at the University of Oslo, succeeding Prof. Rein Aasland.
Improved connectivity between RDMkit and FAIRsharing
The work of Dr Federico Bianchini (University of Oslo - ELIXIR Norway) on the improved connectivity between FAIRsharing and RDMkit is showcased on FAIRsharing Blog.
Strengthening FAIR Metadata Standards for Non-Human Pathogen Data
ELIXIR Norway is contributing to improved discoverability and reuse of non-human pathogen data
Federico Bianchini appointed as co-lead of ELIXIR Research Data Management Community
Federico Bianchini (UiO) has been appointed as interim co-lead of the ELIXIR RDM Community for 2026. The ELIXIR RDM Community brings together data management professionals across all ELIXIR Europe
JASPAR recognised as an ELIXIR Core Data Resource
JASPAR, the long-standing and widely used database for transcription factor binding profiles, is now recognised as an ELIXIR Core Data Resource. The work behind this service is led by Anthony Mathelier, Associate Director and Group Leader of the Computational Biology & Gene Regulation group at the Norwegian Centre for Molecular Biosciences and Medicine (NCMBM) at the University of Oslo. ELIXIR Norway's personnel play an essential role in JASPAR's maintenance, development, and operation.
NeLS Scheduled maintenance November 4-5 2025
The NeLS system is continuously improved and we are replacing our front end servers on November 4-5
Innovating Aquaculture with Big Data Resources
We were delighted to host the ELIXIR Industry Engagement Day 2025 in Oslo, bringing together 47 participants from leading aquaculture companies and research institutes to explore how open genomic data can drive innovation in salmon breeding and production.
CHARM-EU Open Science Recognition Award
Congratulations to Korbinian Bösl who has won the 2025 CHARM-EU Open Science Recognition Award
Call for ELIXIR Norway services 2025: Enhance Your Bioinformatics Tools' Impact
Are you interested in showcasing your bioinformatics tools and resources on a larger stage? ELIXIR Norway invites you to propose your service for inclusion in the recognized ELIXIR network. This is a great opportunity to increase the visibility and reach of your work, both nationally and internationally.
ELIXIR Norway Work Package II, Face 2 Face
The technical work package of ELIXIR Norway (WP2) had its yearly face-to-face meeting on 16-17 Sept 2024 in Trondheim
ELIXIR4 Grant Secured for ELIXIR Norway
Great news from the Research Council of Norway! The ELIXIR4 Open Life Science project, led by Professor Sushma Grellscheid at CBU, has been approved for funding under the RCN Infrastructure program. This grant marks the fourth in a series of investments that provide foundational support for Norway’s node in the European research infrastructure ELIXIR, dedicated to biological data.
First datasets from Norway are now in the Federated EGA Network.
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Sweden adds a National Pathogens Portal to the network
Sweden adds a National Pathogens Portal to the network
Norwegian Life Sciences Infrastructures announce strategic agreement for establishing long-term collaboration on the management of research data.
Today, nine Life Science Research Infrastructure programs in Norway signed an agreement for establishing a long-term collaboration aiming to revolutionise the management and exchange of life science data in Norway.
National Stakeholder Meeting on Life Science Data Management in Norway
Job vacancies: Permanent positions as Senior Engineer/ Chief Engineer (System Developer) in ELIXIR-Norway in Bergen
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Job vacany: Senior Engineer/Bioinformatician at Oslo University Hospital
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Life Science Data Management: Planning workshop
We are pleased to announce the Data Management planning workshop for Life Scientists in Norway byELIXIR Norway and Digital Life Norway.All Norwegian universities require a DMP for all projects. All projects that receive funding from the Norwegian RCN are required to submit a data management plan as soon as possible after the contract with the RCN has been signed. This workshop focuses on how-to generate a data management plan for a Life Science research project that will meet both requirements.
