Actually we could gather together to discuss in the virtual mode using
BioMOO, which is a virtual world where biologists that are vastly
separated in distance can gather for discussions at a virtual seminar.
Telnet to bioinfo.weizmann.ac.il 8888 if you want to try.
> >Is anyone interested in having a virtual journal club? We could pick a
> >paper of general interest say, once a week, or month, then submit
> >posts making criticisms, support, refutes, etc. I think it would liven up
> >the group a little and would be a quick and easy way to stay a little more
> >in touch with the current literature.
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> This is a great idea and it really does work. During the
> academic year, I have my immunology students post weekly
> Journal Club outline/critic papers in VAX Notes. We then
> gather to discuss...(of course this part won't happen in
> a "virtual" mode) but nevertheless let's do it.
>> Suggestion: To work (IMHO) we need to get 12 moderators
> (one for each month) who will get 4-5 presentors (one for
> each week of a month). The moderators would then put together
> a seminar schedule for the year and each would serve as
> the moderator for the month.
>> Of course, there are other ways to do this (make it happen) as
> well. What do you all think?
>> Regards,
>> Bill
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