Education in Clinical Bioinformatics

Abstract

 [Background] This study clarified the social need for the new science of Clinical and Bioinformatic Engineering in Clinical Bioinformatics, which was begun as one of the unit projects to promote science and technology under the aegis of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology. [Methods] Those registering to attend a lecture titled “Introduction to clinical information engineering” were asked to complete a questionnaire survey. [Results] The stated reason for attending the lecture was for business research (67.6%), to obtain necessary knowledge (42.2%), out of interest (26.6%), and for research and development (12.5%). In total, 93.8% (120/128) agreed that it was necessary to develop a graduate school in this field. [Conclusion] There is a need for interdisciplinary, up-to-date education in this field for members of society.