Festus Nyasimi: Journey to the ISMB/BOSC 2022 conference

Key Points

• The event fellowship program promotes participation in open bioinformatics events, encouraging diversity and inclusion, enhancing community engagement.
• It aims to support the development of open source bioinformatics software, facilitating broader access and collaboration in research.
• Fellowships are intended for those in the biological research community, fostering open science practices across various disciplines and promoting collaboration.
• This initiative signifies an effort to enhance diversity in bioinformatics, highlighting the importance of inclusive practices in scientific development.