Upcoming events

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• VeRSI Life Science Computation Seminar Series 2009
• 3-4 December, OzViz 2009 Workshop, hosted by the Monash e-Research Centre, Monash University, Clayton campus  (Abstracts due 1st November)

Past events

 Seminar videos - MURPA Seminar Series 2009  NEW

14-20 Nov-09, SC09 Super Computing Conference, Portland, Oregon, US. - Early Adopters PhD Workshop
19-Nov-09, New Forms of Data Publication in Climate Simulation (by Prof Andreas Hense), Powerpoint presentation:-  Wikidora & Project: Publication of Environmental Data
9-13 Nov 09, eResearch Australasia Conference, Sydney
6-Nov-09, Systems Biology for Drug Discovery, By Prof Liam O'Connor (Prof of Systems Biology & Bioinformatics, Bioscience Research Centre, La Trobe University)
3-Nov-09, Rapid and Reliable Specification, Execution and Management of Large-scale Science and Engineering Workflows, By Ben Clifford (University of Chicago Computation Institute up to July 2009, visiting researcher)
30-Oct-09, Bacterial Turbulence, By Dr Prabhakar Ranganathan (Department of Mechanical Engineering)
29-Oct-09, Software Studies at the Center for Research in Computing and the Arts (CRCA, UCSD),
27-Oct-09, The Monash e-Research Centre is a Silver Sponsor of the 23rd Victorian Universities Earth and  Environmental Sciences Conferences (VUEESC) 2009
• 23-Oct-09, Gas phase chemistry of some biologically relevant molecules, Dr George Khairallah (School of Chemistry and Bio21 Institute, Melbourne University)
• 9-Oct-09, High Throughput Computing for Biological Sciences: Tools and Techniques, By Prof David Abramson (Faculty of IT, Science Director Monash e-Research Centre, Monash University) 
• 8-Oct-09, Cray Inc. seminar: Addressing Usability Challenges in Current and Future Supercomputers, By Dr Luiz de Rose (Programming Environments Director, Cray Inc.) 11.00am-12.00pm, Rm H7.84, Level 7, Bldg H, Caulfield campus, Monash University, (parking & transport), Enquiries to: Rob.Gray@infotech.monash.edu.au
• 2-Oct-09, Cardiac Modelling Workshop, 9.30am-1.00pm followed by light lunch, Rm 135, Bldg 26, RSVP is required by 29 Sep by email to:  cardiacmodelling@adm.monash.edu.au
• 25-Sep-09, Genomic Data Analysis of Ovarian Cancer, by Prof David Bowtell (Group Leader, Cancer Genomics & Biochemistry Laboratory, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre)
• 24-Sep-09, *SEMINAR FULL - Hands-on Workshop: Storing and Managing Research Data Using Monash e-Research Tools, by Peter Dixon and Nicholas McPhee, 1.00-3.00pm, Matheson Bldg 4, Training Rm 2, Clayton campus18-Sep-09, Quantum chemistry from atoms to proteins and beyond - How accurate can we get? by Dr David Wilson (Department of Chemistry, La Trobe University)
• 11-Sep-09, Computational methods in drug design and development, by Dr David Chalmers (Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Action, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University)
• 8-Sep-09, exPERT Seminar for Higher Degree by Research Students (HDRs) - Hands on Workshop: Storing and Managing Research Data Using Monash e-Research Centre Tools, 2-4pm, Caulfield campus, (*To register click here.)
• 4-Sep-09, Development of Pharmacogenomic Classifier Models for Epilepsy Treatment Outcomes, Prof Terence J O'Brien and Dr Melanie Bahlo
• 2-Sep-09, exPERT Seminar for Higher Degree by Research Students (HDRs) - Introduction to Data Management, Caulfield campus, (*To register click here.)
• 28-Aug-09, Simulating cardiovascular disease - the role of Computational Fluid Dynamics, Dr Kris Ryan (Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Monash University)
• 19-21-Aug-09, Monash e-Research Centre e-XPO: Technological Innovation Transforming Research, (*Download 'e-XPO' flyer) - Exhibitions & demonstrations, 9am-5pm, Bldg 75 (the STRIP), Clayton campus
• 20-Aug-09, Multiscale modelling and simulation of drug-induced effects on the heart, Dr Blanca Rodriguez, 3-4pm, G19, Bldg 75, Clayton campus
• 20-Aug-09, UCSD Students present Outcomes of PRIME Projects 2009:

  Elisa Abate, Ramya Chitters, Nicholas Echols, Scott Revelli and Adi Singer

• 14-Aug-09, The Future Bioeconomy and Human Health, Prof Ben Cocks (Research Director, Biosciences Platform and Prof, Animal Genetics and Genomics, Department of Primary Industries)

• 3-7-Aug-09, Mathematica Tour 2009 (Australia)
• 3-Aug-09,  Bioinformatics: Services, Tools and Know How - An EBI Perspective, Dr Maria J Martin, followed by Rodrigo Lopez
• 23-July-09, New Approaches to Data-Driven Publication in (Biomedical) Science, by Assoc Prof Ashley Buckle
• 16 &17-Jul-09 VPAC HPC Programming Workshops, Presented by VPAC.
• 9-July-09    The Australian National Data Service, and the re-use of data, Presented by Dr Ross Wilkinson (Executive Director, ANDS)
• 25-Jun-09    An update on progress and plans for the Monash e-Research Centre, Presented by Professor Paul Bonnington, Director of the Monash e-Research Centre
• 17-Jun-09    MeRC Visualisation Workshop (Flyer, Pdf 1mb)
• 11 Jun-09    ARCS Systems: From Grid to Cloud Computing, by Jim McGovern,
• 28-May-09    Research Data Management - An update on Monash University Library activities, Presented by Sam Searle (Data Management Coordinator, Monash Library)
• GPU Computing Workshop 28 & 29 May, Clayton campus
• 14-May-09  via High Definition Interactive Video from University of California, San Diego (UCSD).  Can a Greener Internet Help us Moderate Climate Change? Presented by Larry Smarr
• 7-May-09  via High Definition Interactive Video from University of California, San Diego (UCSD). Exploring OptiPortals as Petascale Simulation End Stations, presented by Mike Norman
• EDUCAUSE Australasia 2009, 3-6 May
• 6-May-09   New Approaches to Data-Driven Publication in (Biomedical) Science, presented by Associate Professor Ashley Buckle
• 30-Apr-09  via High Definition Interactive Video from University of California, San Diego (UCSD). User-defined Clusters - Introduction to the Rocks Cluster, presented by Phil Papadopoulos
• 23-Apr-09 via High Definition Interactive Video from University of California, San Diego. Machine Learning Approaches in Avian Flu Drug Discovery, presented by Dr Wilfred Li
• 9-Apr-09   via High Definition Interactive Video from University of California, San Diego. PRAGMA,presented by Cindy Zheng
• 2-Apr-09  via High Definition Interactive Video from University of California, San Diego:  Presenter Roy Kerckhoffs (Project Scientist, Department of Bioengineering, University of California San Diego ), Multi Scale Modelling of the Cardio System
• 27-Mar-09    DRISHTI - Volume Exploration and Presentation Tool seminar
• 26-Mar-09   via High Definition Interactive Video from University of California, San Diego:  Presenter Ilkay Altintas (Deputy Coordinator for Research, San Diego Supercomputer Center, Lab Director, Scientific Workflow Automation Technologies), On Basics of Using Workflows for Scientific Exploration and the Kepler System
• 25-Mar-09  Potential Development of a Monash Ranking System for Accurate Estimation of Internet Language Diversity, Dr Peter Gerrand
• 19-Mar-09   (via High Definition interactive Video link - Clayton Campus to University of California San Diego) by Dr Francine Berman, Harnessing the Data Deluge
• 17-Mar-09   Opening of the Advanced Optical Imaging Facility (By Invitation)
• 12-Mar-09   (via High Definition interactive Video link - Clayton Campus to University of California San Diego) by Peter Arzberger, Benefiting Society through Information Technology: Why Changes in Education are Needed
• 10-Mar-09   Ewan Birney Tour - Bioinformatics for the Future
• 5-Mar-09 by Ann Borda and the VeRSI team - continued from session in Nov 2008, A vision for eResearch: VeRSI two years on
• 24-Feb-09   (via High Definition interactive Video link):  Students present the MURPA research experience at UCSD Seminar 24 February (via High Definition interactive Video link):  Students present the MURPA research experience at UCSD
• 19-Feb-09    Greg Wickham, AARNet Program Manager for eResearch: Overview of AARNet and of the technologies which can transform how research is carried out
• 3-Feb-09   The Australian Research Collaboration Service and its Offerings related to Storage and Movement of Data, Florian Goessmann, Manager ARCS Data Services
• 29-Jan-09   Briefing on ARCS Collaboration Services, Andrew Alexander, Australian Research Collaboration Services Manager
• 28-Jan-09   The DISC-UK DataShare project, Robin Rice, Data Library, University of Edinburgh
• 16-Dec-08  The UK National Grid Service: Overview and recent developments, Steven Young, National Grid Service Manager, Oxford e-Research Centre  
• 9-Dec-08    From the Heroic to the Logistical: Programming Model Implications of New Supercomputing Applications, Prof. Ian Foster
• 9-Dec-08    The Louisiana Model for Advancing Regional Cyberinfrastructure, Daniel Katz
• 19-Nov-08  Importance of Data Management (includes link to podcast/video of event) 
• 14-Oct-08   ARROW Repository Day
• 08-Oct-08   Events during Visit by Prof Larry Smarr
• 29-Sep-08  eResearch Australasia Conference
• 25-Sep-08  Stem Cell Awareness Day
• 11-Sep-08  MURPA Seminar Series
• 19-Aug-08  Monash e-Research Centre e-XPO Week
• 20-Aug-08  UCSD Monash Undergraduate Exchange
• 31-Jul-08    The Emerging Global Collaboratory for Microbial Metagenomics Researchers, Larry Smarr
• 18-Jul-08    International Research and Education: Oportunities and Challenges, Peter Arzberger
• 11-Jun-08   An Introduction to Research Issues in Heterogeneous Parallel and Distributed Computing,   Prof. H J Segal 
• 6-May-08    Data Mining, Prof. Geoff Webb
• 22-Apr-08   e-Research, What is it and why does it matter, Prof. David Abramson.
• 17-Apr-08   My Life Bits, Experiment in Lifetime Storage, Prof. Gordon Bell
• 22-Feb-08  Monash AuScope Simulation & Modelling Victoria, Launch & Seminar Day 
• 15-Feb-08  Integrating Neuroscience Knowledge, Prof. Mark Ellisman 
• 14-Feb-08  Multiscale Imaging of the Nervous System, Prof. Mark Ellisman 
• 21-Aug-09, Complex models for the spread of infectious diseases: linking biology, epidemiology and social network analysis, Prof Pip Pattison and Dr James McCaw