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Altuna Akalin
@al2na.bsky.social
Head of bioinformatics @ MDC/BIMSB Berlin
🛠 loves genomics, R, data science, machine learning, visualization & 🎣. https://al2na.co
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I'm happy to announce our next computational genomics course for 2025 🖥️ 🧬 🧪. The deadline for application is January 30th 2025. We will cover:
- AI-assisted data analysis
- Spatial omics analysis
- Multi-omics data analysis.
More info is here: bioinformatics.mdc-berlin.de/compgen/2025/
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I'm excited to share our new preprint: PocketVina — a fast, scalable, and accurate multi-pocket molecular docking method.

Docking remains essential in early-stage drug discovery, but recent deep learning–based approaches still face limitations in generating...

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June 26, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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AI can’t replace your doctor – but it might help you find the right one.

New study by @al2na.bsky.social from #mdcBerlin:
✔️ 97% accuracy in specialist referrals
✔️ 82% in diagnosis
⚠️ Triage still needs work

👉 Interview: www.helmholtz.de/en/newsroom/...

👉 Study: www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/ai...
July 4, 2025 at 12:15 PM
🚑✨ Our new research in @springernature.com journal npj Digital Medicine shows that large language models accurately triaged, referred and even suggested diagnoses for 2,000 real emergency-department cases. 💊🏥
May 9, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Each cancer is different, and so are the specific treatment options. "Onconaut," an #AI-based tool developed by #mdcBerlin's @al2na.bsky.social and his team, is designed to navigate through the maze of options more efficiently.

More: www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/na... #WorldCancerDay #UnitedByUnique
February 4, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Learn how to analyze spatial omics data! Join our computational genomics course in 2025. Application deadline 30th January. compgen.mdc-berlin.de
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January 7, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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I'm happy to announce our next computational genomics course for 2025 🖥️ 🧬 🧪. The deadline for application is January 30th 2025. We will cover:
- AI-assisted data analysis
- Spatial omics analysis
- Multi-omics data analysis.
More info is here: bioinformatics.mdc-berlin.de/compgen/2025/
December 10, 2024 at 1:52 PM
This is the last chance to apply for our computational genomics course, which includes an AI-assisted data analysis module. Deadline in 9 days. More info at compgen.mdc-berlin.de 🖥️ 🧬 🧪
January 21, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Learn how to analyze spatial omics data! Join our computational genomics course in 2025. Application deadline 30th January. compgen.mdc-berlin.de
🖥️ 🧬 🧪
January 7, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Last week, I had the pleasure to give a keynote at the annual HIBIT Bioinformatics conference in Istanbul, here are the points that intrigued the audience most:
December 24, 2024 at 3:12 PM
Reposted by Altuna Akalin
I'm happy to announce our next computational genomics course for 2025. The deadline for application is January 30th 2025. We will cover:
- AI-assisted data analysis
- Spatial omics analysis
- Multi-omics data analysis.
More info is here: bioinformatics.mdc-berlin.de/compgen/2025/
December 10, 2024 at 1:21 PM
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Join our upcoming workshop to learn more about our view on AI-assisted bioinformatics, multi-omics integration and spatial multi-omics. The course is for both R and Python users!!
I'm happy to announce our next computational genomics course for 2025 🖥️ 🧬 🧪. The deadline for application is January 30th 2025. We will cover:
- AI-assisted data analysis
- Spatial omics analysis
- Multi-omics data analysis.
More info is here: bioinformatics.mdc-berlin.de/compgen/2025/
December 16, 2024 at 11:40 PM
Reposted by Altuna Akalin
“Onconaut,” an #AI-based online tool that #mdcBerlin's @al2na.bsky.social has developed, helps oncologists and patients to find the most up-to-date and tailored treatment possible. @helmholtzai.bsky.social has now recognized it as the “Best digital resource.”

More: www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/na...
December 17, 2024 at 4:25 PM
I'm happy to announce our next computational genomics course for 2025 🖥️ 🧬 🧪. The deadline for application is January 30th 2025. We will cover:
- AI-assisted data analysis
- Spatial omics analysis
- Multi-omics data analysis.
More info is here: bioinformatics.mdc-berlin.de/compgen/2025/
December 10, 2024 at 1:52 PM
I'm happy to announce our next computational genomics course for 2025. The deadline for application is January 30th 2025. We will cover:
- AI-assisted data analysis
- Spatial omics analysis
- Multi-omics data analysis.
More info is here: bioinformatics.mdc-berlin.de/compgen/2025/
December 10, 2024 at 1:21 PM