Bio-information scientists are needed everywhere that computers are used in the field of bio-sciences.
Most of the proteins coded in the human DNA will be known soon and then bio-information scientists can start to unravel our blueprint and look for the cause of illnesses and possible remedies.
Bio-information scientists are also involved in forensic research (DNA profiles), the selective breeding of plants and research into healthy food. And all of that on the computer!
See also:
Open days Bio-informaticaThis programme is only provided in Dutch.
Dutch name of the Programme:
Bio-informatica