BioTechMed-Graz Science Breakfast mit Alexander Lex

“Interactive Visualization in Biological Data Science: From Bespoke Tools to Reusable Libraries”

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Vortrag

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Information Communication & Computing (Field of Expertise)

Interactive data visualization is central to modern data science, particularly within the life sciences. It enables researchers to directly engage with their data, quickly explore hypotheses, and uncover patterns with minimal friction. Visualization solutions range from highly specialized tools designed for specific biological challenges to flexible, general-purpose libraries used across domains. In this talk, I will present two examples at opposite ends of this spectrum. The first is a bespoke, domain-specific visualization system developed to address the complex task of analyzing live-cell microscopy data. The second demonstrates how interactive visualizations can be seamlessly integrated with Python code in Jupyter Notebooks, creating a powerful environment for exploratory analysis. Together, these examples highlight both the current landscape and future potential of visualization in biological data science.

About Alexander Lex

Alexander Lex is a Professor of Human–Computer Interaction in the Institute of Human-Centred Computing at Graz University of Technology. He directs the Visualization Design Lab, where his group develops visualization methods and systems for advancing scientific research.

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BioTechMed-Graz

Zeit und Ort

11. März 2026, 08:30 - 11. Februar 2026, 10:00

RESOWI Center (SZ 15.21 - 2. Stock, Bauteil A), Universitätsstraße 15, 8010 Graz

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Abhaltungssprache: Englisch

Link zur Anmeldung: https://biotechmedgraz.at/en/events/science-breakfast/

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Sophie RIESINGER
BioTechMed-Graz
office@biotechmedgraz.at
Tel.: +43 316 380 5020

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