A Coffee with CompBio

Lorena Pantano
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Step into the world where algorithms meet biology! Hosts Lorena Pantano and Alex Bartlett, two dynamic women in science, unravel the complexities and curiosities of computational biology. Each episode, they break down complicated analyses, demystify big data approaches, and share real-world stories from their own bioinformatics research adventures. Whether you’re a seasoned bioinformatician or just bio-curious, Alex and Lorena's engaging banter, expert interviews, and practical tips will guide you through the fascinating process of turning raw biological data into meaningful scientific discoveries. Join them as they make computation in the life sciences accessible—and even a little bit fun!

  1. 27 ЯНВ.

    12 New Year Resolutions For Computational Biologists

    New year, new episode, new comp-bio goals and new hosts. But first, we wish you a very Happy New Year! Most new year's resolutions fail due to lack of clarity, so to make it easier, we begin our first episode of the season with a list that hopefully inspires you. From using AI tools to make your life easier to documenting your own code better, we are bringing resolutions every computational biologist needs this new year. Tune into the latest episode of "A Coffee with CompBio" where Sharvari Narendra and Saba Nafees present 12 awesome resolutions for the new year. If you think you have a better one, let us know in the comments and we will give you a shoutout in the next episode! Links: Season 1 Archive Thanks to Amulya Shastry for editing and management support and Dina Issakova for social media support and the cover art!. Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saba-nafees/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharvarinarendra/

    19 мин.

  2. 16.12.2025

    A Comp-bio holiday calendar: 12 tools and tips to make this holiday season a fantastic one!

    As our first season comes to an end, we would like to wish all of our listeners a very happy holiday season. But wait! We also have some presents for our listeners. In this episode of “A Coffee with Compbio”, Lorena Pantano and Alex Bartlett present 12 cool things in bioinformatics.  From a tool that will rescue you out of Python dependency hell to the one that can generate a functional genome, they discuss some really innovative tools that have been rolled out this year. Tune in to listen to these 12 tools and how you might use them!  And find out about the exciting announcement we have at the end! Send us your comments, questions, and suggestions using this form 📁: https://forms.gle/ncwo6HZeN4uA9gPg7 Thanks to Amulya Shastryfor editing and management support. Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lpantano/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-bartlett-926b32109/ If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe and leave us a review. Subscribe here: https://podcast.ausha.co/a-coffee-with-compbio?s=1 Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    14 мин.

  3. 11.11.2025

    Collaboration Survival Guide for CompBio

    What really happens when a wet lab scientist and a computational biologist sit down to plan an experiment? Spoiler: it's not always smooth sailing. In this episode of 'A Coffee with Compbio,' Lorena Pantano and Alex Bartlett chat with Amulya about the real talk nobody tells you about scientific collaborations. They break down the three make-or-break moments of any project: that first meeting where you're figuring out if single-cell sequencing on mouse eyes is actually the move (hint: maybe start simpler), the data processing stage where quality issues rear their ugly head, and those uncomfortable conversations when results don't pan out. What you'll learn: How to redirect overambitious project plans without shutting people down Smart ways to communicate technology limitations early What to say when pilot data quality is... not great Why being adaptable beats being rigid every single time If you want to level up your collaboration game and avoid common pitfalls, grab your coffee and tune in. Thanks to Amulya Shastryfor editing and management support. Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lpantano/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-bartlett-926b32109/ If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe and leave us a review. Subscribe here:https://podcast.ausha.co/a-coffee-with-compbio?s=1 Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    17 мин.

  4. 14.10.2025

    A coffee with Saranya Canchi - Fail, learn, repeat, the bioinformatics way!

    In this episode of A Coffee with Comp Bio, hosts Alex Bartlett and Lorena Pantano sit down with Saranya Canchi, a computational biologist specializing in neuroscience. Together, they explore how to thrive as a self-directed learner in bioinformatics—tackling early challenges, learning through projects, and building problem-solving resilience. Saranya shares her journey as a self-taught bioinformatician, highlighting the importance of mastering the field’s unique language and embracing failure as part of growth. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to strengthen your learning approach, this conversation offers practical insights and inspiration for your bioinformatics journey. https://s-canchi.github.io/ Thanks to Amulya Shastry for editing and management support. Send us your comments, questions, and suggestions using this form 📁: https://forms.gle/ncwo6HZeN4uA9gPg7 Please get in touch if you or your business would like to help support this podcast. Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lpantano/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-bartlett-926b32109/ If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe and leave us a review. Subscribe here: https://podcast.ausha.co/a-coffee-with-compbio?s=1 Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    14 мин.

  5. 23.09.2025

    (Dry) Lab Notebooks: The Importance of Recordkeeping in CompBio

    Grab your coffee and join us for another episode of Coffee with CompBio!  This time, we kick things off with Amulya, a PhD student at Boston University and co-chair of Boston Women in Bioinformatics, who introduces us to llmr — a new Tidyverse-friendly tool for connecting with LLMs like ChatGPT, Gemini, and more. Think structured outputs, agent workflows, and even building your own chatbot in R. Then we sit down with Lina Faller, a veteran in bioinformatics with nearly two decades of experience bridging software engineering, research, and pharma. Lina shares why she started blogging about sustainable data systems, leadership in tech, and the very human side of computational biology. We dive into one of her favorite topics: why computational biologists should keep lab notebooks (yes, even if your “lab” is just a laptop). From reproducibility to institutional memory to the art of “forensic bioinformatics,” Lina brings stories and advice that will be useful to anyone working with data. If you’ve ever forgotten what you coded six months ago (we’ve all been there), or wondered how AI might fit into documentation and knowledge-sharing, this episode is for you. Send us your comments, questions, and suggestions using this form 📁: https://forms.gle/ncwo6HZeN4uA9gPg7 https://ellmer.tidyverse.org/articles/ellmer.html https://lfaller.github.io/ Thanks to Amulya Shastry for editing and management support. Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lpantano/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-bartlett-926b32109/ If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe and leave us a review. Subscribe here: https://podcast.ausha.co/a-coffee-with-compbio?s=1 Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    16 мин.

  6. 02.09.2025

    The Spatial Transcriptomics Toolkit: Memory, Clustering, and Deconvolution

    In this episode, Alex and Lorena tackle the computational challenges of spatial transcriptomics. Learn how BPCells can help you work with millions of cells without needing terabytes of RAM, discover how Banksy's neighborhood-aware clustering reveals tissue architecture, and explore RCTD's approach to cell type deconvolution in spatially-resolved data. Plus, Lorena reviews Positron, the new R-friendly IDE that's catching attention in the bioinformatics community. https://github.com/bnprks/BPCells https://github.com/prabhakarlab/Banksy https://github.com/dmcable/spacexr https://github.com/bcbio/spatial-reports https://github.com/seandavi/awesome-single-cell https://positron.posit.co/ Send us your comments, questions, and suggestions using this form 📁: https://forms.gle/ncwo6HZeN4uA9gPg7 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lpantano/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-bartlett-926b32109/ Thanks to Amulya Shastry for editing and management support. If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe and leave us a review. Subscribe here: https://podcast.ausha.co/a-coffee-with-compbio?s=1 Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    18 мин.

  7. 12.08.2025

    A coffee with Katie Hughes - First hand experience on transitioning to a Product Manager role

    Alex Barlett and Lorena Pantano welcome Katie Hughes, their first guest, to discuss her career transition from bioinformatics to product management. Katie shares her journey from studying genetics, working in wet labs, and discovering a passion for bioinformatics, to eventually earning a master's degree in the field. She details her experience at various biotech companies, including Harvard Medical School, Moderna, Sonata Therapeutics, and Generate Biomedicines. Katie emphasizes the importance of curiosity, adaptability, and soft skills in making career transitions. She explains what a product manager does, differentiates it from similar roles, and outlines the skills and experiences that helped her succeed. The discussion also covers the day-to-day responsibilities of a product manager, the collaborative nature of the role, and advice for those interested in making a similar career shift. Marty Cagan  How I AI podcast Send us your comments, questions, and suggestions using this form 📁: https://forms.gle/ncwo6HZeN4uA9gPg7 Please get in touch if you or your business would like to help support this podcast. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    20 мин.

  8. 29.07.2025

    R You Doing It Right? Modern Best Practices in R

    Alex and I dig into the tricks and tips that'll actually make your R code work better. We're talking about ditching those old habits we all picked up and switching to code that works better in 2025. We cover over 10 solid habits that'll seriously boost your R game - everything from how you're reading and storing files, making plots that are publish-ready, theming, data manipulation, and setting up environments so your code works when you come back to it later. If you want to up your R skills, this one's got practical stuff you can start using right away. Send us your comments, questions, and suggestions using this form: https://forms.gle/ncwo6HZeN4uA9gPg7 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lpantano/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-bartlett-926b32109/ If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe and leave us a review. Subscribe here: https://podcast.ausha.co/a-coffee-with-compbio?s=1 Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    21 мин.
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Step into the world where algorithms meet biology! Hosts Lorena Pantano and Alex Bartlett, two dynamic women in science, unravel the complexities and curiosities of computational biology. Each episode, they break down complicated analyses, demystify big data approaches, and share real-world stories from their own bioinformatics research adventures. Whether you’re a seasoned bioinformatician or just bio-curious, Alex and Lorena's engaging banter, expert interviews, and practical tips will guide you through the fascinating process of turning raw biological data into meaningful scientific discoveries. Join them as they make computation in the life sciences accessible—and even a little bit fun!

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    Lorena Pantano
  • Годы выхода
    2025 - 2026
  • Выпуски
    13
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