This journal club involves more discussion and less "presentation." The concept is to have us around a table discussing a paper rather than staring at a screen during a presentation. Although we sometimes choose a specific topic to focus on for the term (suggestions are welcome), this term we will allow any topic that uses computational approaches to address biological problems. We intend to focus on both the theory and practice, while examining applications to biological and biomedical research. We are looking for participants with various backgrounds and interests to add unique perspectives, particularly to the practice and practicality of these methods. By having a cross section of both potential method developers and method users, we will gain a better understanding of the what new methods bring to the table as well as what potential stumbling blocks stand in the way of their successful application.

The individual choosing the paper should prepare a presentation of the paper, which should include a brief discussion of the significance of the paper. It should also include a description of the methods used. The presenter should be prepared to lead the discussion. If slides are needed to illustrate some of the methods (especially those from previous papers or supplementary material), this is appropriate.

Members of the journal club are expected to come with questions about the paper. These questions can focus on methods and discussion and interpretation of the results and their implications.

Note that free lunch will be provided each week. To keep things manageable, it will be the responsibility of the speaker to order the lunch for the journal club on the week that she/he is presenting. Details will be provided by Prof. Gross each term on how this works.

previous terms: 2002F, 2002S, 2003W, 2003S, 2003F, 2004W, 2004S, 2004F, 2005W, 2005S, 2005F, 2006W, 2006S, 2006F, 2007W, 2007S, 2007F, 2008W, 2008S, 2008F, 2009W, 2009S, 2009F, 2010W, 2010S, 2010F, 2011W, 2011S, 2011F, 2012W

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