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Data Science Opportunity: Genetic Engineering Attribution Challenge
Reminder: Entries are due on October 19 (2 Weeks!)
Calling data scientists, bioinformaticians, mathematical modellers and other problem-solvers! Help answer a crucial question in global health security: where was this sequence engineered?
In partnership with iGEM's Safety & Security Program, altLabs is soliciting improved and inventive solutions the problem of genetic
engineering attribution. The challenge offers prizes for lab-of-origin prediction accuracy and creative real-world application, with a total prize pool of $60,000.
The deadline for entering the Prediction Track is October 19, and anyone who beats a BLAST benchmark in the Prediction Track will be invited to compete in the Innovation Track. To help you get started, the contest website has a complete walkthrough of a benchmark approach using random forests.
This opportunity is open to both past and present iGEM participants.
Questions? Please contact Tessa AT igem DOT org
With thanks to iGEM's Sponsors for 2020
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