Explorando as fronteiras da Bioinformática: uma reflexão sobre a área e seus pesquisadores

Abstract

Bioinformatics emerged with the purpose of offering solutions to biological questions using computational power. Given its importance since its inception, computational biology has become increasingly significant in the scientific community, serving as a powerful ally in study and research methodologies. Being a relatively new field compared to others, it is notable for undergraduate students to be exposed to it during their studies. This work addresses how Bioinformatics functions, how its main methodologies and branches differ, and its growing relevance. It also includes an autobiographical narrative and interviews with undergraduate students who have experience in the field. Finally, an analysis of the market for the sector in Brazil and the United States was conducted over a one-month period. The foreign market regularly offers numerous job opportunities in this field, whereas in Brazil, such positions are usually limited to university environments and affiliated companies.