Know-how of holding a Bioinformatics competition: Structure, model, overview, and perspectives

Area of Science:

• Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

Background:

• The League of Brazilian Bioinformatics (LBB) is a biannual team competition established in 2019.
• It aims to foster human resource development in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology within Brazil.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a comprehensive framework for designing and implementing Bioinformatics competitions.
• To detail the structure, model, overview, and perspectives of such competitions.
• To offer a replicable model based on the LBB experience for organizing future events.

Main Methods:

• The study outlines a framework with four key aspects: structure, model, overview, and perspectives.
• The competition model is designed in three distinct phases.
• A case study of the LBB 2nd Edition (2021) is presented to illustrate the framework's application.

Main Results:

• The LBB 2nd Edition involved 251 competitors organized into 91 teams.
• The competition successfully promoted learning, collaboration, and innovation among participants.
• Participant feedback and insights were gathered and discussed.

Conclusions:

• The proposed framework provides a valuable resource for developing knowledge competitions in Bioinformatics.
• The LBB model demonstrates an effective approach to stimulating ongoing training and community integration.
• This initiative supports the advancement of scientific knowledge and problem-solving in the field.