Following the HPRC25 conference, we are organizing a biohackathon focused on pangenomic software tools and collaborative development.
Registration
Registration is required and space is limited to 30 participants. Attendance is free to anyone. Lunch not provided; options nearby.
Registration deadline: 5th October 2025.
Important Dates
| Date | Event |
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October 5, 2025 |
Registration deadline |
October 8-9, 2025 |
HackPRC25 biohackathon |
Venue
Location: Rooms 100-101, Translational Research Science Building (TRSB)
Capacity: Limited to 30 participants
Program Schedule
Coffee breaks provided; lunch not included (options nearby).
Day 1 - October 8, 2025
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
9:15-9:30 |
Opening remarks & Introduction |
9:30-10:30 |
Project pitches & Team formation |
10:30-11:00 |
Coffee Break ☕ |
11:00-12:30 |
Hacking |
12:30-13:30 |
Lunch (not provided; options nearby) 🍽️ |
13:30-15:00 |
Hacking |
15:00-15:30 |
Coffee break ☕ |
15:30-16:30 |
Hacking |
16:30-17:00 |
Wrap-up Progress reports |
18:00 |
Group dinner (optional) |
What to expect
The HackPRC25 biohackathon will bring together researchers, developers, and bioinformaticians to work on:
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Pangenomic software tools development
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Data analysis pipelines
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Visualization tools
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Performance optimization
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Documentation and testing
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Coffee breaks provided; participants arrange their own lunch
Organizers
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Andrea Guarracino, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, US
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Erik Garrison, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, US
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Pjotr Prins, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, US
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Vincenza Colonna, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, US
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Tamara Brock, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, US
This biohackathon is organized as a follow-up to the HPRC25 conference, providing an opportunity for hands-on collaboration and software development in the pangenomics community.