Join the NIH Library for three exciting NIH Research Festival days, September 9–11. From bioinformatics and AI workshops to 3D printing classes and virtual reality demos, explore the latest tools and resources fueling scientific discovery at NIH. Don't miss this chance to connect, learn and innovate with experts and colleagues!
Tuesday, September 9
Bioinformatics Community Fair, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Bioinformatics Special Interest Group | NIH Library Training Room
These sessions are being offered in person only, on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is not required.
- Resources for Bioinformatics Data Analysis at NIH, 10:00 – 10:25 AM Amy Stonelake, BTEP
- Supercharge your Data Analysis with Biowulf, 10:30 – 10:55 AM Antonio Ulloa, CIT
- From Data to Discovery: Highlights, 11:00 – 11:25 AM Daoud Meerzaman, CBIIT
- Gen AI Community of Practice Tools and Training, 11:30 – 11:55 AM Nick Weber, CIT
Lunch Break, Bioinformatics Q & A, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
- GeneAgent: An LLM Powered Tool for Gene Set Analysis, 1:00 – 1:30 PM Zhiyong Lu, NLM
- AI in Clinical Pathology Image Analysis, 1:30 – 2:00 PM Baris Turkbey, NIH CC
- SCassist: An AI-Powered Workflow Assistant for Single-Cell Analysis, 2:00 – 2:30 PM Vijay Nagarajan, NEI
- Single Cell and Spatial Transcriptomics SIG, 2:30 – 3:00 PM Stefan Cordes, NHLBI
- NIH Artificial Intelligence Interest Group, 3:00 – 3:30 PM Ryan O'Neill, NHLBI
- Bioinformatics Academic Offerings at FAES, 3:30 – 4:00 PM Morgan Merriman, FAES
Virtual Reality Demos, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
VARIG (Virtual and Augmented Reality Interest Group) | NIH Library Reading Room
Wednesday, September 10
3D Printing Workshops at the NIH Library, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
NIH Library Training Room
These workshops are being offered in person only, on a first-come, first-served basis. They do not require registration. If you plan to attend, please bring a laptop or phone to participate in the session.
3D Printing and TinkerCAD Fundamentals, 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Charles King and Alicia Lillich, NIH Library
Learn the basics of 3D printing, explore its applications at NIH, and create your own designs using TinkerCAD in this beginner-friendly workshop.
Design Considerations for 3D Printing, 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Jonathan Krynitsky, IDEAS and Kim Castle, BETA Makerspace
Staff members from IDEAS and the BETA Center Makerspace will lead a review of 3D printing principles and dive into CAD modeling considerations for 3D printing in scientific research. The presentation will also highlight the different 3D printing technologies available at NIH.
Virtual Reality Demos, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
VARIG (Virtual and Augmented Reality Interest Group) | NIH Library Reading Room
Thursday, September 11
AI Workshops at the NIH Library, 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM
NIH Library Training Room and Online
These are hybrid workshops that are being offered in-person and online. In-person seating is on first-come, first-served availability and does not require registration. If you plan to attend in person, please bring a laptop or phone to participate in the session. *Due to limited in-person seating, we encourage staff to consider registering through the links below and joining virtually.*
Effective AI Communication: A Prompt Engineering Workshop for NIH, 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Alicia Lillich, NIH Library
This interactive 1.5-hour workshop introduces participants to prompt engineering for effective AI communication. Through engaging, collaborative activities, attendees will learn to design clear, specific prompts that yield high-quality AI outputs for both technical and administrative tasks. The session will cover foundational AI concepts, common pitfalls, and best practices in prompt design, culminating in a practical template for immediate application.
· Applied AI in the Cloud: STRIDES, Cloud Lab, and SharePoint Integration, 1:00 – 2:30 PM
NIH STRIDES and Cloud Lab
This engaging 1.5-hour workshop explores the practical application of AI in cloud environments, focusing on the STRIDES initiative, NIH Cloud Lab and SharePoint integration. Participants will gain valuable insights into leveraging these platforms for AI-driven projects, with a special emphasis on building a SharePoint chatbot. The session will conclude with an interactive Q&A.
