2011 AMIA Summit on Translational Bioinformatics
Neil Sarkar, PhD, MLIS Ten years and nearly $2.7 Billion spent to complete the initial draft of the human genome and we are now ushering in the era of the $1,000 genome! Thanks to advancements across the spectrum of bioinformatics, this audacious agenda--one that promises to change the face of modern medicine-- is now fully underway. Translational Bioinformatics, which is focused specifically on applications of bioinformatics innovations within a clinical context, encompasses nearly all areas of biological, biomedical, and clinical research. Since 2008, the TBI Summit has embraced the trans-disciplinary nature of translational bioinformatics, providing the premier forum for conjoining the pioneers of biology and health care.

2011 AMIA Summit on Clinical Research Informatics
Philip R.O. Payne, PhD In recent years, there has been substantial growth of the field of CRI, fueled by the rapid pace of advancements in the broader clinical and translational science community and the resultant need to more efficiently and effectively conduct clinical research and translate research findings into practice. The need for effective clinical research informatics infrastructure, tools, and best practices has led to the emergence of CRI as a distinct field of informatics study and practice—one critical to the goal of advancing biomedical science and improving the quality of health care delivery. As members of the everexpanding community of scientists, professionals, and innovators working to accelerate work in CRI, we are pleased to invite your organization to join us in San Francisco as a sponsor for this ground breaking and unique meeting.