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Organisation

Director/Head of BiRC

The current director of BiRC since June 2005 is Christian Nørgaard Storm Pedersen.

Previous directors include:

  • Carsten Wiuf (April 2004 - June 2005) 
  • Freddy Bugge Christiansen (September 2001 - April 2004)
  • Jotun Hein (March 2001 - September 2001).

Executive committee

The Executive Committee advises the director on the activities and future development of BiRC. It discusses all key matters that are important and fundamental for the centre.  All permanent scientific staff along with the center secretary, are members of the Executive Committee. The committee meets biweekly, with the director chairing the meetings. The director is responsible for daily decisions at BiRC.

Educational committee

The Educational Committee manages the administration of the master's program in bioinformatics and the planning of courses offered by BiRC. The committee meets at least four times a year.
Members:

  • Thomas Bataillon (chairman)
  • Christian Storm Pedersen
  • Kasper Munch
  • 2-3 student members

PhD Committee

The PhD Committee oversees the PhD program in bioinformatics, which is part of the broader PhD program in molecular biology. It refers to the Graduate School of Natural Sciences (GSNS) and meets at least four times a year.
Members:

  • Thomas Bataillon
  • Christian Storm Pedersen

Working Environment Committee

The Working Environment Committee is responsible for matters related to the working environment (physical and psychological working conditions) at BiRC. 
Members:

  • Kasper Munch (Management representative)
  • Ellen Noer (Employee representative)

Building committee

The Building Committee handles various administrative tasks related to the building complex.
Members:

  • Ellen Noer 

Activities

  • BiRC seminars: Monthly seminars featuring external speakers.
    Organizer: Thomas Batailllon
  • Wednesday morning talks: Weekly seminars with local speakers.
    Organizer: Palle Villesen
  • BiRC Mols Meeting: An annual meeting in August to discuss BiRC matters and research projects. 
    Organizers: Ellen Noer, Palle Villesen and Christian Storm Pedersen
  • BiRC Summer Walk: An annual walk in the neighbourhood
    Organizer: Ellen Noer