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It maximizes the impact of, and investments in scientific projects by making data FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable), provides long-term access to leading Swiss biodata resources, and is a high-quality partner enabling innovation in academia, hospitals and industry. It does this through its complementary pillars on </strong><a href="/services/coordination" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="e4278d3d-408e-4cc4-893c-ffcd4103744c" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Coordination"><strong><u>coordination</u></strong></a><strong><u>,</u> </strong><a href="/services/open-software-and-databases" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="09ffe1ad-0efe-4472-bb1a-582a34522b7d" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Open software and databases"><strong><u>open databases and software tools</u></strong></a><strong>, and </strong><a href="/services/portfolio" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="b1202fb9-569e-4ca4-9eea-7e75b43eb48f" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Centre of excellence"><strong><u>centre of excellence</u></strong></a><strong>. Discover below who we are, our </strong><a href="#our-vision-"><strong><u>vision</u></strong></a><strong>, </strong><a href="#our-mission-"><strong><u>mission</u></strong> </a><strong>and </strong><a href="#bioinformatics-a-definition"><strong><u>what is bioinformatics</u></strong></a><strong>. Also find out about </strong><a href="#our-history"><strong><u>our history and impact</u></strong></a><strong> over the years as data scientists for life, and sign up for </strong><a href="#our-activity-report-the-sib-profile"><strong><u>our activity report</u></strong></a><strong>. </strong></p></div> <div class="paragraphs-wrapper" x-data="paragraphs(false)"> <div class="title-type-h2 has-title paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--default bullets--red bullets-size--default" > <h2 class="title" id="in-a-nutshell" > In a nutshell </h2> <div class="prose xl:prose-lg prose-text"><p><span lang="EN-GB">SIB is an internationally recognized non-profit organization, dedicated to biological and biomedical data science. </span></p><p><span lang="EN-GB">Our data scientists are passionate about creating knowledge and solving complex questions in many fields, from biodiversity and evolution to medicine. They provide essential databases and software platforms as well as bioinformatics expertise and services to academic, clinical, and industry groups. </span></p><p><span lang="EN-GB">SIB federates the Swiss bioinformatics community of some 900 scientists, encouraging collaboration and knowledge sharing. </span></p><p><span lang="EN-GB">The institute contributes to keeping Switzerland at the forefront of innovation by fostering progress in biological research and enhancing health.</span></p><p><a class="button button--primary" href="/about/governance-and-organization" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="8177aee9-48d1-4edf-91d4-7e7716620657" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Governance and organization"><span lang="EN-GB">Our governance, explained</span></a></p><p><a class="button button--size--small button--secondary" href="/community/our-national-bioinformatics-network" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="f56d1528-1a55-4333-a238-69db872e875a" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Our national bioinformatics network"><span lang="EN-US">Discover our national network</span></a></p></div> </div> <div class="sib-container container-width-default container-bg-colored container-bg-colored--blue container-dark-bg container-content-align-default container-sections-vertical-align-default container-section-background-color-blue paragraph paragraph--type--container-color-background paragraph--view-mode--default" x-id="['container']" :data-container="$id('container')"> <div class="layout sib-layout sib-layout--onecol"> <div class="sections"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content main-section"> <div class="title-type-h2 has-title paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--default bullets--red bullets-size--default" > <h2 class="title" id="our-vision" > Our vision </h2> <div class="prose xl:prose-lg prose-text"><p><span lang="EN-US">At SIB, we know that expertise with life science data is key to solving many of the world’s most pressing challenges. By unlocking the potential of biological and biomedical data, we aim to generate knowledge and innovate for a better future.</span></p><p><a class="button button--primary" href="/sites/default/files/2024-02/SIB-Roadmap_2024-2028.pdf" data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="52123642-aaf0-4a49-b2d9-862f4822de7b" data-entity-substitution="media" title="SIB-Roadmap_2024-2028.pdf"><span>Discover our 2024-2028 Roadmap</span></a></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="title-type-h2 has-title paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--default bullets--red bullets-size--default" > <h2 class="title" id="our-mission-" > Our mission </h2> <div class="prose xl:prose-lg prose-text"><p><span lang="EN-US">Our mission is to push the boundaries of data science through in-depth knowledge of biological data, cutting-edge technologies, and interdisciplinary collaborations.</span></p><ul><li><span lang="EN-US">We provide researchers and clinicians with outstanding resources, services and training, to accelerate innovation in many fields, from medicine and health to the preservation of biodiversity and the environment.</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US">We represent and federate Swiss bioinformatics. By fostering a culture of scientific excellence and collaboration, we contribute to ensuring Switzerland remains one of the most innovative countries in the world.</span></li></ul><p><a class="button button--size--small button--secondary" href="/about/our-impact" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="5a48582f-9e4d-48af-800f-b4ebe65c6bbd" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Our impact in five benefits for society "><span lang="EN-US">Our impact in five benefits for society</span></a></p></div> </div> <div class="title-type-h2 has-title paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--default bullets--red bullets-size--default" > <h2 class="title" id="our-activity-report-the-sib-profile" > Our activity report: the SIB Profile </h2> </div> <div class="title-type-h4 without-title paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--default bullets--red bullets-size--default" > <div class="prose xl:prose-lg prose-text"><p><span lang="EN-US">Our a</span><span>ctivity </span><span lang="EN-US">r</span><span>eport is published every yea</span><span lang="EN-US">r. In the SIB Profile, you will discover our institution and its functioning, yearly highlights, and focus chapters to dive into selected hot topics, from machine learning to biodiversity.</span></p></div> </div> <div class="sib-container container-width-default container-spacing-top-auto container-spacing-bottom-auto container-content-align-default paragraph paragraph--type--container paragraph--view-mode--default" x-id="['container']" :data-container="$id('container')"> <div> <div class="layout sib-layout--twocol sib-layout--twocol--50-50 sib-layout"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--top"> <div class="title-type-h5 without-title paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--default bullets--red bullets-size--default" > <div class="prose xl:prose-lg prose-text"><div class="media media--type--image media--view-mode--default align-center"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image without-label field--type-image"> <picture> <source 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<source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/content_fluid_mobile/public/2024-05/SIB_Profile_Cover_2024_web_0.png?itok=YjZoG4UT 1x" media="all" type="image/png" width="200" height="267"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/content_fluid_mobile/public/2024-05/SIB_Profile_Cover_2024_web_0.png?itok=YjZoG4UT" width="200" height="267" alt="Cover of the SIB Profile 2024"> </picture> </div> </div> <p class="text-align-center"><a href="https://issuu.com/sibswissinstituteofbioinformatics/docs/sib_profile_2024_web" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">SIB Profile 2024 / Activity Report 2023</a><br><span lang="EN-US">Focus topics: </span>A central role for Switzerland’s standing in life science / Generative AI / One Health</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="sections"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--first with-content"> <div class="title-type-h5 without-title paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--default bullets--red bullets-size--default" > <div class="prose xl:prose-lg prose-text"><a href="https://issuu.com/sibswissinstituteofbioinformatics/docs/sib_profile_2023?fr=sZTQ0NTEyOTIyNjY" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"><img src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/SIB_Profile_2023_cover.png" data-entity-uuid="16193e9b-53d0-47f5-afe6-bf9b924b6c1c" data-entity-type="file" alt="SIB profile cover 2023" width="200" class="align-center" height="852" loading="lazy"></a><p class="text-align-center"><a href="https://issuu.com/sibswissinstituteofbioinformatics/docs/sib_profile_2023?fr=sZTQ0NTEyOTIyNjY" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">SIB Profile 2023 / Activity Report 2022 </a><br><span lang="EN-US">Focus topics: Biodiversity / Open research data</span></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--second main-section with-content"> <div class="title-type-h2 without-title paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--default bullets--red bullets-size--default" > <div class="prose xl:prose-lg prose-text"><a href="https://issuu.com/sibswissinstituteofbioinformatics/docs/sib_profile_2022_web" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"><img src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Profile22_Cover_0.png" data-entity-uuid="6a0b3ed3-909b-4e58-bbc9-f4d09650107d" data-entity-type="file" alt="SIB profile cover 2022" width="200" class="align-center" height="852" loading="lazy"></a><p class="text-align-center"><a href="https://issuu.com/sibswissinstituteofbioinformatics/docs/sib_profile_2022_web" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">SIB Profile 2022 / Activity Report 2021  </a><br><span lang="EN-US">Focus topics: Infrastructure solutions / International</span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="sib-container container-width-default container-spacing-top-auto container-spacing-bottom-auto container-content-align-default container-bottom-section-align-left paragraph paragraph--type--container paragraph--view-mode--default" x-id="['container']" :data-container="$id('container')"> <div> <div class="layout sib-layout--twocol sib-layout--twocol--50-50 sib-layout"> <div class="sections"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--first with-content"> <div class="title-type-h2 without-title paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--default bullets--red bullets-size--default" > <div class="prose xl:prose-lg prose-text"><a href="https://issuu.com/sibswissinstituteofbioinformatics/docs/profile2021" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"><img src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/SIB-profile2021_cover.png" data-entity-uuid="548c7fd5-49ee-4f00-808b-02cdd739a4ff" data-entity-type="file" alt="SIB profile cover 2021" width="200" class="align-center" height="962" loading="lazy"></a><p class="text-align-center"><a href="https://issuu.com/sibswissinstituteofbioinformatics/docs/profile2021" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">SIB Profile 2021 / Activity Report 2020  </a><br><span lang="EN-US">Focus topics: COVID-19 / Machine learning</span></p></div> </div> </div> <div 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class="title-type-h2 without-title paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--default bullets--red bullets-size--default" > <div class="prose xl:prose-lg prose-text"><p><span lang="EN-US">Previous editions: </span><a href="/sites/default/files/2023-08/SIB_Profile2019.pdf" target="_blank" data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="058d7653-2a88-41ca-962c-ec429dd06c2e" data-entity-substitution="media" title="SIB_Profile2019.pdf"><span lang="EN-US"><u>2019</u></span></a><span lang="EN-US">, </span><a href="/sites/default/files/2023-08/SIBProfile2018_web_spreads.pdf" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US"><u>2018</u></span></a><span lang="EN-US"><u>,</u> </span><a href="/sites/default/files/2023-12/SIB_profile_2017_with_links_and_anchors_low_res.pdf" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US">2017</span></a><span lang="EN-US">, </span><a href="/sites/default/files/2023-12/SIB _profile_2016_low.pdf" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US">2016</span></a><span lang="EN-US">, </span><a href="/sites/default/files/2023-12/SIB Profile_2015_continuous_pages_low.pdf" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US">2015</span></a></p><p><a class="button button--size--small button--secondary" href="#newsletter"><span lang="EN-US">Sign up to receive the next SIB Profile</span></a></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="title-type-h2 has-title paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--default bullets--red bullets-size--default" > <h2 class="title" id="bioinformatics-a-definition" > Bioinformatics: a definition </h2> <div class="prose xl:prose-lg prose-text"><p><span lang="EN-US">Life scientists and clinicians have long tried to assemble data and evidence to find the right answers to fundamental questions. Today, however, there is no shortage of data, and we find ourselves with a different issue. New technologies are producing data at an unprecedented speed, and in such quantity and variety that they can no longer be interpreted by the human mind alone.</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">Enter bioinformatics.</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">Bioinformatics is the application of computer technology to better understand and effectively use biological and biomedical data. It is the discipline that stores, analyses and interprets the big data generated by life-science experiments, or collected in a clinical context. This multidisciplinary field is driven by experts from a variety of backgrounds: biologists, computer scientists, mathematicians, statisticians and physicists.</span></p><p><a class="button button--size--small button--secondary" href="/about/activities-for-the-public" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="a58b76f9-6ba6-4a89-a6f9-7055c4a0e21a" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Activities for the public"><span lang="EN-US">Discover our activities for the public </span></a></p></div> </div> <div class="grid-images--size-lg grid-images--style-default paragraph images-grid paragraph--type--images paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div id="gallery-2657" x-data="{ has_lightbox: true, lightbox: null }" x-init=" if(has_lightbox) { lightbox = GLightbox({ selector: '#gallery-2657 a.lightbox' }) } " > <div> <figure> <a href="https://www.sib.swiss/sites/default/files/styles/lightbox_zoom/public/2024-05/what-is-bioinfo_web.png?itok=zJ1lGuEX" class="lightbox" data-title=""> <picture> <img 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lang="EN-US"><strong>Databases </strong>for storing, retrieving and organizing curated information to maximise the value of biological data</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US"><strong>Software tools </strong>for modelling, visualizing, interpreting and comparing biological data</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US"><strong>Analysis </strong>of complex datasets using novel statistical approaches or machine learning techniques</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US"><strong>Research </strong>harnessing computational methods in a wide variety of biological fields to develop solutions in diverse areas, from agriculture to precision medicine</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US"><strong>Computing and storage infrastructure</strong> to process and safeguard large amounts of biological data</span></li></ul></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="sib-container container-width-default container-spacing-top-auto container-spacing-bottom-auto container-content-align-default 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Among the </span><a href="/services/open-software-and-databases" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="09ffe1ad-0efe-4472-bb1a-582a34522b7d" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Open software and databases"><span lang="EN-US"><u>SIB Resources</u></span></a><span lang="EN-US">, V-Pipe is used, for instance, by international researchers to detect novel variants in wastewater, while Nextstrain enables real-time tracking of virus evolution, whether SARS-CoV-2, Ebola or Zika. Several SIB Group Leaders are also active members of the Scientific Advisory Panel to advise the government on mitigating COVID-19. Finally, the </span><a href="/about/flagship-projects#spsp" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="027ca60b-07f7-439b-a895-7d7114317751" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Flagship projects"><span lang="EN-US">Swiss Pathogen Surveillance Platform</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> (SPSP) was repurposed to act as the Swiss SARS-COV-2 Data hub.</span></p></div> </div> <div class="title-type-h2 has-title paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--default bullets--red bullets-size--default" > <h2 class="title" id="our-history" > Our history: leading Swiss bioinformatics for over 25 years </h2> <div class="prose xl:prose-lg prose-text"><p><span lang="EN-US">It all began in 1998, with an association of like-minded scientists with a common passion: to ensure the progress of life science research in Switzerland. </span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">SIB has now grown into a major organization with </span><a href="/about/our-impact" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="5a48582f-9e4d-48af-800f-b4ebe65c6bbd" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Our impact in five benefits for society "><span lang="EN-US">far-reaching impact</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> that can be relied on for professional services. As well as equipping researchers and policymakers to fight pandemics, supporting the </span><a href="/tags/personalized-health" data-entity-type="taxonomy_term" data-entity-uuid="29440a20-39f4-49fb-b317-f3549d65ffa4" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Personalized health"><span lang="EN-US">development of personalized health</span></a><span lang="EN-US">  and working towards a better environment for all, SIB also made substantial contributions to fostering research data quality, integrity and reproducibility. This is done for instance through fostering </span><a href="/tags/open-research-data" data-entity-type="taxonomy_term" data-entity-uuid="54e5f23a-a27c-47f9-8d1b-a2003c359100" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Open research data"><span lang="EN-US">open research data</span></a><a><span lang="EN-US">,</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> providing </span><a href="/services/open-software-and-databases" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="09ffe1ad-0efe-4472-bb1a-582a34522b7d" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Open software and databases"><span lang="EN-US">essential infrastructure </span></a><span lang="EN-US">to support advances in the life sciences, offering </span><a href="/training/who-do-we-train" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="f7a43a5e-6fe6-4bbc-b718-b3a7f56844fb" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Who do we train"><span lang="EN-US">bioinformatics training</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> to promote good research practices, and recognizing and encouraging excellence through its </span><a href="/community/bioinformatics-awards-and-recognition-initiatives" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="1d95ff03-6df5-4fd6-b773-0782183de70d" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Bioinformatics awards and recognition initiatives"><span lang="EN-US">recognition initiatives</span></a><span lang="EN-US">.</span></p><p> </p><p><a class="button button--primary" href="/about/who-we-are/history" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="1e4c828b-79bb-405f-8025-3f3bfc10aadc" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="History"><span lang="EN-US">Explore our journey through the years</span></a></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="sib-container container-width-default container-spacing-top-auto container-spacing-bottom-auto container-content-align-default paragraph paragraph--type--container paragraph--view-mode--default" x-id="['container']" :data-container="$id('container')"> <div> <div class="layout sib-layout sib-layout--onecol"> <div class="sections"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content main-section"> <div class="title-type-h2 has-title paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--default bullets--red bullets-size--default" > <h2 class="title" id="our-evolution-in-a-few-figures" > Our evolution in a few figures </h2> <div class="prose xl:prose-lg prose-text"><p><span lang="EN-US">SIB has seen extraordinary growth over its 25 years of existence, with today 88 groups and 900 members spanning Switzerland who have authored over 4,000 publications. </span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="sib-container container-width-small container-spacing-top-auto container-spacing-bottom-auto container-content-align-center container-top-section-align-left container-bottom-section-align-center container-sections-vertical-align-middle paragraph paragraph--type--container paragraph--view-mode--default" x-id="['container']" :data-container="$id('container')"> <div> <div class="layout sib-layout--twocol sib-layout--twocol--50-50 sib-layout"> <div class="sections"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--first with-content"> <div class="sib-container container-width-default container-bg-colored container-bg-colored--black container-dark-bg container-content-align-center container-sections-vertical-align-middle container-section-background-color-black paragraph paragraph--type--container-color-background paragraph--view-mode--default" x-id="['container']" :data-container="$id('container')"> <div class="layout sib-layout sib-layout--onecol"> <div class="sections"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content main-section"> <div class="grid-images--size-full grid-images--style-default paragraph images-grid paragraph--type--images paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div id="gallery-3029" x-data="{ has_lightbox: true, lightbox: null }" x-init=" if(has_lightbox) { lightbox = GLightbox({ selector: '#gallery-3029 a.lightbox' }) } " > <div> <figure> <a href="https://www.sib.swiss/sites/default/files/styles/lightbox_zoom/public/2023-09/Employees%20and%20Members2.jpg?itok=L5qO5yZR" class="lightbox" data-title=""> <picture> <source srcset="https://www.sib.swiss/sites/default/files/styles/content_fluid_xl/public/2023-09/Employees%20and%20Members2.jpg?itok=ULyJS0Km" width="2400" height="1560" media="(min-width: 1600px)" /> <source srcset="https://www.sib.swiss/sites/default/files/styles/content_fluid/public/2023-09/Employees%20and%20Members2.jpg?itok=tdtPMg8Y" width="1600" height="1040" media="(min-width: 700px)" /> <img src="https://www.sib.swiss/sites/default/files/styles/content_fluid_mobile/public/2023-09/Employees%20and%20Members2.jpg?itok=TVVEeh0P" width="700" height="455" alt="Graph showing the evolution of employees and members over the years" loading="lazy" /> </picture> </a> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-start justify-between"> <a href="https://www.sib.swiss/sites/default/files/styles/lightbox_zoom/public/2023-09/Employees%20and%20Members2.jpg?itok=L5qO5yZR" x-on:click.prevent="lightbox.openAt(0)" class="inline-flex items-center p-2 mt-1 space-x-2 text-sm border rounded-lg border-custom_blue hover:bg-custom_blue_light text-custom_blue enlarge"> <svg class="fill-current h-5" viewBox="0 0 512 512" fill="currentColor" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M307.632 41.205A150.003 150.003 0 0 0 201.505 297.26L59.49 439.276a18.225 18.225 0 0 0 .75 25.8 18.225 18.225 0 0 0 25.763.75l145.39-145.353a150.003 150.003 0 1 0 76.201-279.268Zm0 37.501a112.502 112.502 0 1 1 0 225.005 112.502 112.502 0 0 1 0-225.005z" style="stroke-width:37.5007"/></svg> <span class="hidden lg:block">Click to enlarge</span> </a> </div> </figure> </div> </div> </div> <div class="title-type-h2 without-title paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--default bullets--red bullets-size--default" > <div class="prose xl:prose-lg prose-text"><p><span lang="EN-US">The growth in members (green) and employees (blue)</span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="sib-container container-width-default container-bg-colored container-bg-colored--green container-dark-bg container-content-align-center container-sections-vertical-align-default container-section-background-color-green paragraph paragraph--type--container-color-background paragraph--view-mode--default" x-id="['container']" :data-container="$id('container')"> <div class="layout sib-layout sib-layout--onecol"> <div class="sections"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content main-section"> <div class="grid-images--size-full grid-images--style-default paragraph images-grid paragraph--type--images paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div id="gallery-3030" x-data="{ has_lightbox: true, lightbox: null }" x-init=" if(has_lightbox) { lightbox = GLightbox({ selector: '#gallery-3030 a.lightbox' }) } " > <div> <figure> <a href="https://www.sib.swiss/sites/default/files/styles/lightbox_zoom/public/2023-09/Publications2.jpg?itok=QTuQk4mh" class="lightbox" data-title=""> <picture> <source srcset="https://www.sib.swiss/sites/default/files/styles/content_fluid_xl/public/2023-09/Publications2.jpg?itok=__bqyHvZ" width="2400" height="1677" media="(min-width: 1600px)" /> <source srcset="https://www.sib.swiss/sites/default/files/styles/content_fluid/public/2023-09/Publications2.jpg?itok=CeD0b2p6" width="1600" height="1118" media="(min-width: 700px)" /> <img src="https://www.sib.swiss/sites/default/files/styles/content_fluid_mobile/public/2023-09/Publications2.jpg?itok=E7rFzTWZ" width="700" height="489" alt="The cummulative number of publications featuring a SIB (co-)author over the years" loading="lazy" /> </picture> </a> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-start justify-between"> <a href="https://www.sib.swiss/sites/default/files/styles/lightbox_zoom/public/2023-09/Publications2.jpg?itok=QTuQk4mh" x-on:click.prevent="lightbox.openAt(0)" class="inline-flex items-center p-2 mt-1 space-x-2 text-sm border rounded-lg border-custom_blue hover:bg-custom_blue_light text-custom_blue enlarge"> <svg class="fill-current h-5" viewBox="0 0 512 512" fill="currentColor" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M307.632 41.205A150.003 150.003 0 0 0 201.505 297.26L59.49 439.276a18.225 18.225 0 0 0 .75 25.8 18.225 18.225 0 0 0 25.763.75l145.39-145.353a150.003 150.003 0 1 0 76.201-279.268Zm0 37.501a112.502 112.502 0 1 1 0 225.005 112.502 112.502 0 0 1 0-225.005z" style="stroke-width:37.5007"/></svg> <span class="hidden lg:block">Click to enlarge</span> </a> </div> </figure> </div> </div> </div> <div class="title-type-h2 without-title paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--default bullets--red bullets-size--default" > <div class="prose xl:prose-lg prose-text"><p><span lang="EN-US">The cumulative number of publications with an author from SIB </span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--second main-section with-content"> <div class="sib-container container-width-default container-bg-colored container-bg-colored--green container-dark-bg container-content-align-center container-sections-vertical-align-default container-section-background-color-green paragraph paragraph--type--container-color-background paragraph--view-mode--default" x-id="['container']" :data-container="$id('container')"> <div class="layout sib-layout sib-layout--onecol"> <div class="sections"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content main-section"> <div class="grid-images--size-full grid-images--style-default paragraph images-grid paragraph--type--images paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div id="gallery-3031" x-data="{ has_lightbox: true, lightbox: null }" x-init=" if(has_lightbox) { lightbox = GLightbox({ selector: '#gallery-3031 a.lightbox' }) } " > <div> <figure> <a href="https://www.sib.swiss/sites/default/files/styles/lightbox_zoom/public/2023-09/Groups2.jpg?itok=z7PO-s1N" class="lightbox" data-title=""> <picture> <source srcset="https://www.sib.swiss/sites/default/files/styles/content_fluid_xl/public/2023-09/Groups2.jpg?itok=vIGNSql9" width="2400" height="1605" media="(min-width: 1600px)" /> <source srcset="https://www.sib.swiss/sites/default/files/styles/content_fluid/public/2023-09/Groups2.jpg?itok=Ejf1Ur54" width="1600" height="1070" media="(min-width: 700px)" /> <img src="https://www.sib.swiss/sites/default/files/styles/content_fluid_mobile/public/2023-09/Groups2.jpg?itok=HqbLwDkl" width="700" height="468" alt="The evolution of groups at SIB in numbers" loading="lazy" /> </picture> </a> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-start justify-between"> <a href="https://www.sib.swiss/sites/default/files/styles/lightbox_zoom/public/2023-09/Groups2.jpg?itok=z7PO-s1N" x-on:click.prevent="lightbox.openAt(0)" class="inline-flex items-center p-2 mt-1 space-x-2 text-sm border rounded-lg border-custom_blue hover:bg-custom_blue_light text-custom_blue enlarge"> <svg class="fill-current h-5" viewBox="0 0 512 512" fill="currentColor" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M307.632 41.205A150.003 150.003 0 0 0 201.505 297.26L59.49 439.276a18.225 18.225 0 0 0 .75 25.8 18.225 18.225 0 0 0 25.763.75l145.39-145.353a150.003 150.003 0 1 0 76.201-279.268Zm0 37.501a112.502 112.502 0 1 1 0 225.005 112.502 112.502 0 0 1 0-225.005z" style="stroke-width:37.5007"/></svg> <span class="hidden lg:block">Click to enlarge</span> </a> </div> </figure> </div> </div> </div> <div class="title-type-h2 without-title paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--default bullets--red bullets-size--default" > <div class="prose xl:prose-lg prose-text"><p><span lang="EN-US">The number of </span><a href="/groups" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="563e7855-3886-4bdc-b00d-e99f5605cb21" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Our groups"><span lang="EN-US">SIB Group</span></a><a data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="563e7855-3886-4bdc-b00d-e99f5605cb21" data-entity-substitution="canonical" href="/groups" title="Our groups"><span lang="EN-US">s</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> over the years</span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="sib-container container-width-default container-bg-colored container-bg-colored--black container-dark-bg container-content-align-center container-sections-vertical-align-middle container-section-background-color-black paragraph paragraph--type--container-color-background paragraph--view-mode--default" x-id="['container']" :data-container="$id('container')"> <div class="layout sib-layout sib-layout--onecol"> <div class="sections"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content main-section"> <div class="grid-images--size-full grid-images--style-default paragraph images-grid paragraph--type--images paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div id="gallery-3032" x-data="{ has_lightbox: true, lightbox: null }" x-init=" if(has_lightbox) { lightbox = GLightbox({ selector: '#gallery-3032 a.lightbox' }) } " > <div> <figure> <a href="https://www.sib.swiss/sites/default/files/styles/lightbox_zoom/public/2023-09/Courses2.jpg?itok=zeyugYTV" class="lightbox" data-title=""> <picture> <source srcset="https://www.sib.swiss/sites/default/files/styles/content_fluid_xl/public/2023-09/Courses2.jpg?itok=e_EmsHoo" width="2400" height="1604" media="(min-width: 1600px)" /> <source srcset="https://www.sib.swiss/sites/default/files/styles/content_fluid/public/2023-09/Courses2.jpg?itok=AVKEH15F" width="1600" height="1069" media="(min-width: 700px)" /> <img src="https://www.sib.swiss/sites/default/files/styles/content_fluid_mobile/public/2023-09/Courses2.jpg?itok=B870OmUH" width="700" height="468" alt="The evolution of courses offered at SIB in numbers" loading="lazy" /> </picture> </a> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-start justify-between"> <a href="https://www.sib.swiss/sites/default/files/styles/lightbox_zoom/public/2023-09/Courses2.jpg?itok=zeyugYTV" x-on:click.prevent="lightbox.openAt(0)" class="inline-flex items-center p-2 mt-1 space-x-2 text-sm border rounded-lg border-custom_blue hover:bg-custom_blue_light text-custom_blue enlarge"> <svg class="fill-current h-5" viewBox="0 0 512 512" fill="currentColor" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M307.632 41.205A150.003 150.003 0 0 0 201.505 297.26L59.49 439.276a18.225 18.225 0 0 0 .75 25.8 18.225 18.225 0 0 0 25.763.75l145.39-145.353a150.003 150.003 0 1 0 76.201-279.268Zm0 37.501a112.502 112.502 0 1 1 0 225.005 112.502 112.502 0 0 1 0-225.005z" style="stroke-width:37.5007"/></svg> <span class="hidden lg:block">Click to enlarge</span> </a> </div> </figure> </div> </div> </div> <div class="title-type-h2 without-title paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--default bullets--red bullets-size--default" > <div class="prose xl:prose-lg prose-text"><p><span lang="EN-US">The number of courses offered by </span><a href="/training-group" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="eb25de8f-1964-4c5e-ad54-122c93c53cd6" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Training"><span lang="EN-US">our Training group</span></a></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="sib-container container-width-default container-spacing-top-auto container-spacing-bottom-auto container-content-align-default paragraph paragraph--type--container paragraph--view-mode--default" x-id="['container']" :data-container="$id('container')"> <div> <div class="layout sib-layout sib-layout--onecol"> <div class="sections"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content main-section"> <div class="title-type-h2 has-title paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--default bullets--blue bullets-size--default" > <h2 class="title" id="our-brand-identity" > Our brand identity </h2> <div class="prose xl:prose-lg prose-text"><p><span lang="EN-US">A distinct, engaging and meaningful brand identity is a key asset for an organization’s positioning and strategy. </span><span> </span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">Its distinct elements thus aim to:</span><span> </span></p><ul><li><span lang="EN-US">reinforce our position as a leading organization for biological and biomedical data science and innovation, and as a professional and reliable partner </span><span> </span></li><li><span lang="EN-US">to reflect the diversity of domains and competences present at SIB </span><span> </span></li><li><span lang="EN-US">to provide a unified and distinctive banner for Swiss bioinformatics on the national and international levels.</span><span> </span></li></ul><p><a class="button button--size--small button--secondary" href="/news/a-new-identity-to-celebrate-sibs-25-years-and-the-future-of-life-science-data" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="b15ec1a6-c0aa-44f9-824e-f305810319ea" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="A new identity to celebrate SIB’s 25 years and the future of life science data"><span lang="EN-US">More about our new website and rebranding</span><span> </span></a></p><h3 id="our-name-"><span lang="EN-US">Our name</span><span> </span></h3><p><span lang="EN-US">When introducing the name of the institute for the first time in a text, it should be written in full as shown below:</span><span> </span></p><ul><li><span lang="EN-US">SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics</span><span> </span></li><li><span lang="EN-US">SIB Institut Suisse de Bioinformatique</span><span> </span></li><li><span lang="EN-US">SIB Istituto Svizzero di Bioinformatica</span><span> </span></li><li><span lang="EN-US">SIB Schweizerisches Institut für Bioinformatik</span><span> </span></li></ul><p><span lang="EN-US">The abbreviation SIB may be used after this first occurrence.</span><span> </span></p><h3 id="our-logo-"><span lang="EN-US">Our logo</span><span> </span></h3><p><span lang="EN-US">The Swiss flag and colours show the Swiss origin and the related excellence and reliability, the history of the institute, its federal organization. Bioinformatics, data and computerized science are illustrated by the computer screen shape of the logo. The molecule represents life sciences and health, uniting forces, connectivity and networking.</span><span> </span></p></div> </div> <div class="grid-images--size-sm grid-images--style-default paragraph images-grid paragraph--type--images paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div id="gallery-3009" x-data="{ has_lightbox: false, lightbox: null }" x-init=" if(has_lightbox) { lightbox = GLightbox({ selector: '#gallery-3009 a.lightbox' }) } " > <div> <figure> <picture> <img src="https://www.sib.swiss/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_images_sm/public/2023-08/sib_logo2023.png?itok=spSPOJL4" width="480" height="256" alt="SIB logo with transparent background" loading="lazy" /> </picture> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-start justify-between"> </div> </figure> </div> </div> </div> <div class="title-type-h2 without-title paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--default bullets--red bullets-size--default" > <div class="prose xl:prose-lg prose-text"><p><span lang="EN-US">Our logo is under the creative commons license </span><a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"><span lang="EN-US"><u>CC BY-NC-ND 4.0</u></span></a><span> </span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">Download:</span><span> </span></p><p><a href="/sites/default/files/2023-08/sib_logo2023.png"><span lang="EN-US">Full logo, transparent background (.png)</span></a><br><a href="/sites/default/files/2023-08/sib_logo2023.jpg"><span lang="EN-US">Full logo, white background (.jpg)</span></a><br><a href="/sites/default/files/2023-08/sib_logo2023_emblem.png"><span lang="EN-US">Emblem, .png</span></a><span> </span><br><a href="/sites/default/files/2023-08/sib_logo2023_emblem.jpg"><span lang="EN-US">Emblem, .jpg</span><span> </span></a></p><p><span lang="EN-US">For any use of our logo by people or institutions outside SIB’s community, and for any questions regarding its use and other branding aspects (templates, guidelines), please contact </span><a href="#" target="_blank" data-mail-to="pbzzhavpngvba/ng/fvo/qbg/fjvff"><span lang="EN-US"><u>SIB Communication and Scientific events</u></span></a><span lang="EN-US">.</span></p><h3 id="graphical-environment-"><span lang="EN-US">Graphical environment </span><span> </span></h3><p><span lang="EN-US">Our activities are at the cross-road between cutting-edge technologies and human expertise. They also impact life and society across a range of domains, such as personalized medicine or biodiversity. Our brand identity reflects these different facets: </span><span> </span></p><ul><li><span lang="EN-US">modern and impactful colours ranging from warm pink to electric blue; </span><span> </span></li><li><span lang="EN-US">graphic elements that play around the themes of digitalization, data integration, biology, big data.</span><span> </span></li></ul><p><img src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/SIB-Keyvisual-1-1500x600.png" data-entity-uuid="2242b4b5-e8c8-4d9b-8791-a6979b35378c" data-entity-type="file" alt="SIB key visual" width="1500" height="600" loading="lazy"></p><h3 id="-"> </h3><h3 id="our-typefaces-"><span lang="EN-US">Our typefaces</span><span> </span></h3><p><span lang="EN-US">The Cabinet Grotesk typeface used for our headlines and highlights has a contemporary design and conveys an idea of precision and analysis. </span><span> </span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">The Inter UI typeface is used for our body texts. 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33.502-33.3 33.502H200.99c-31.86-.034-57.657 25.93-57.657 57.992 0 32.06 25.83 58.058 57.623 58.058 31.86 0 57.657-25.997 57.657-58.025v-17.756c0-18.493 14.875-33.502 33.268-33.502h19.163c31.826 0 57.623-25.964 57.623-58.025v-.402c0-32.061-25.797-58.025-57.623-58.025H291.88a33.368 33.368 0 0 1-33.268-33.502v-17.756c0-32.028-25.796-58.025-57.623-58.025z"/></svg> </a> <div class="subtext"> The cutting-edge topics we are pioneering for a better future </div> </div> <div class="my-4"> <div class="field--name-field-link-groups without-label field--type-entity-reference-revisions"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--megamenu-trending-topics paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="grid grid-cols-2 xl:grid-cols-3 gap-4 xl:gap-8 2xl:gap-10 megamenu-items megamenu-items--image color--blue"> <a href="/tags/artificial-intelligence-and-machine-learning" class="group megamenu-item-link internal-link" > <div class="image"> <div class="field field--name-field-image without-label 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