Genomic Service Hackathon - G-SUPERNOVA 2017 (Beginners Welcome to Learn!)

*Beginners welcome to learn the latest in genomics and how you can be a part of this movement!

*Invite your friends and get FREE access to the event! Please contact info@awakens.tokyo, and we will send the promotional code.

"G-Supernova" is a series of Hackathons and Ideathons specializing in Genomic Service Applications in the world of the whole genome.
- Fitness app to recommend personalized training and diet menu based on DNA
- Wine, coffee or even Japanese Sake matching mobile app based on user's' taste sensitivities
- Electronic Health Records system in hospital that integrate patients' genetic traits of drug response and disease risks
- Gamification platform that installs users' personality and intelligence traits
There is an infinite number of applications. In a world where everyone takes full ownership of their whole genome data, what iOS/Android app will be on your iPhone? What will services around you look like? Join us if you want to be a part of the next genomic revolution!

Prize for the Winner: 
- 1 Whole Genome Sequencing ticket by Illumina Accelerator! (Valued at $2,000)
- Products from Helix's store
- 50% Discount ticket for GENOMIC EXPLORER for all team members
- Japanese Sake gifts from Tokyo

UPDATE: Helix joins G-SUPERNOVA! Helix is creating the first DNA-powered marketplace for people to securely sequence and store their genetic data, and can reuse the data for a variety of insights delivered through partner products, across a variety of categories from ancestry to nutrition. For the winning team, Helix will provide products from their store!


What can I learn?
- The latest trend of genomics and application services
- What information and insights are available from your genome  
- What the structure of genome data looks like  
- How to create your own service applications through genomic API (GENOME LINK) 
- Access to a community of genomic service app developers 

What is genomic API (GENOME LINK) and how it works?
AWAKENS provides API software, GENOME LINK, with which anyone can create genomic service applications with codling only. It is like Paypal/Twilio for genomic service development. It offers the simple API solution to integrate user's genetic traits information to third developers applications such as iOS/Android app. Also, it enables service developers to access the comprehensive database of genetic traits (so called "annotation") includes Physical traits, Food&Nuturition, Personality, Intelligence, and Sports.

Who should join?
- iOS / Android / Web app developers
- Bioinformaticians 
- Entrepreneurs or to-be entrepreneurs 
- Designers 
- Researchers 
- Physicians / Medical researchers 
- Students interested in biotech, especially genomics 

Join as a team or company: Participants can bring his/her team mates or colleagues and integrate Genome Link API into their existing services or project. Contact us via info@awakens.tokyo in advance.  

Schedule:
< Day 1 >
10:00 - Venue opens 
10:30 - Presentation by AWAKENS 
11:00 - Ideation session / Team formation 
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch 
13:00 - Coding starts 
18:00 - Day 1 close (Teams can stay at the venue until 21:00)

< Day 2 > 
10:00 - Venue opens 
10:30 - More coding 
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch  
13:00 - Coding starts 
17:00 - Final presentation 
18:30 - Happy hour 

History and Background info on genomics: 
The whole genome is a complete set of more than 6 billion "letters" of the DNA of a human, which includes all of its genes. 15 years ago, it took 15 years and cost $3 billion to sequence ONE whole human genome. However, the advancement of sequencing technology has dramatically reduced the cost to $1,000. Soon, it will cost less than $100.

Judging by the striking speed of technological advancement, we envision a near future where every single person will own his or her own genetic code. But we have no idea what that world looks like, and what kind of information, insights, and potential we can uncover from within our very own bodies.

Today for the whole genome is like the 90s for the Internet. Though the Internet had gained mass adoption, everyone was still scrambling to figure out what the Internet could be used for. Nobody imagined that revolutionary tech giants like Google or Facebook would be born 10 years later. 

Terms & Conditions: 
Please read our Terms & Conditions for participating in the event. 

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