# open-bio.org

- **Website:** <https://open-bio.org>
- **Primary alias:** `open-bio.org`

## Description

The Open Bioinformatics Foundation (OBF) is a non-profit organization focused on advancing Open Source software development and Open Science in the biological research community. Established in 2001 from volunteer projects like BioPerl, BioJava, and BioPython, OBF is committed to promoting transparency and collaboration. Governed by a Board of Directors, OBF facilitates events like the Bioinformatics Open Source Conference (BOSC), "Hackathon" events, and manages the OBF Travel Fellowship program.

As an associated project with Software In The Public Interest, Inc., OBF can accept tax-exempt charitable donations. The organization also provides resources like servers, colocation facilities, and expertise to member projects. Emphasizing inclusivity, OBF welcomes anyone passionate about open source bioinformatics and science. Explore the Membership page for more details and join the community dedicated to advancing cutting-edge research in the biological sciences.

## Industries

- 🧪 Science and Education
- 🧪 Biology _(under Science and Education)_

## Links

- [github](https://github.com/obf)

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG, SVG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idZIGQn4JB/w/820/h/268/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1739540820374)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fern | #66bd7e | accent |
| Black Russian | #010006 | dark |
| White | #ffffff | light |

## Fonts

- Open Sans — asset _(google)_
- Lora — asset _(google)_

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